Saint John wrote:The older model Schwinn Sting Ray and the Schwinn Scrambler are classic bikes. That bike might be worth some coin once it's restored, Shadow.
You are correct but unfortunately the serial number seems to suggest it's a late 90's reproduction & the real stingrays good ones I've seen them go for astronomical figures.
One on ebay hit $9000 or so & didn't even hit the reserve.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... tsupported
You can' hardly find a good original for under $400.
I thought this was a 70's bike but upon closer research the serial number is from what I have been told one of the Schwinn repoductions & it was so bad when I got it I'm surprised they didn't pay me to take it but I felt sorry for it & it brought back memories.
Hours went into it with 0000 steel wool & WD40 to scrub off the rust but its usable now & I use it for exercise as its better than a stationary bike in the gym.
I ride around really rural areas where there are few cars...we still have some nice areas in CA & I live in a nice area.
Darn if it was a speeded one I'd take it up to Mullholland but I'm afraid this bike won't take big hills as it rides like a bear but it was a fun experience & the bike has good use in iut now so I could resell it.
~Shadow~

There is a seed within called hope
Waiting for the chance to grow
There's forever flowing from your soul
Waiting for the spirit to be flown