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Does 'this' (http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/bik/960968715.html) uni
look any good/worth $50?


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The classic Craiglist Schwinn.
Sure it's worth it, most of those are around $50 it seems.


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Looks like it's in great condition; it has been well-garaged.

You should think of this as buying a '57 Chevy or a Model T though. If
you want to do lots of riding there are much better choices.


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johnfoss;1157137 wrote:
You should think of this as buying a '57 Chevy or a Model T though. If
you want to do lots of riding there are much better choices.


In other words, its one of those thats best left in the shed as an
antique.


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1-wheeled-grape;1157181 wrote:
In other words, its one of those thats best left in the shed as an
antique.

Or hung on the wall as art! I consider it a classic collectible.
Unfortunately hardly anyone else does, which kind of kills the value of
my aging unicycle collection...


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hmm, thats not good. You could start a unicycle museum, making them
collectors pieces, thus raising the value of your collection.

might work


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What is the weakness of these old Schwinn unis? I am
slightly-moderately interested in a 24" uni, but I've gotten the idea
that the Schwinn route may not be the best. Perhaps one of their newer
ones.

I'm almost sure that this is a 20", but does the prevailing 'antique'
opinion apply to 'this'
(http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/964152480.html)?


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http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1340

http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1325

http://www.unicycle.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1178


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Biggestbtc;1157269 wrote:
What is the weakness of these old Schwinn unis?

Perhaps one of their newer ones.

I'm almost sure that this is a 20"


Schwinn weaknesses:
1. Seat only adjusts in 1" increments
2. 1 bolt holds the whole thing together. Simple, but it could also
hold everything together crooked.
3. Requires two wrenches to change seat height
4. 28-spoke wheel is not real strong, though generally Schwinns take a
lot of abuse.
5. Seat: Uncomfortable, cover will tear up a little more each time you
drop it

There are plusses, which I can list if anyone wants...

The newer Schwinns have most of the same weaknesses. There is really no
reason to buy one, especially for the price, compared to the other
choices available from UDC.

The second example was a 20", the first was a 24". Nice whitewall.
Obviously needs a patch or a new tube. That single bolt above is also
the only one that needs to come out to change the tire; one of the
plusses.


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i'd go with a torker lx. the frame will accept a 2.5-2.6 tire which
allows it to be used for light muni. very decent strong parts for the
price range. the udc club unicycle looks interesting as well..... pretty
colors.....


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