1947? Schwinn DX Excelsior

[gottahavit]

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Hey guys. I might be trading my DX for a new mountain bike. It's a 2013 Specialized Rockhopper 29er (stock). But I was hoping some of you could help me out in determining if this is a good deal for me or not. I feel like my bike should be worth more, but there is probably a little sentimental attachment as well. The trade is my bike for his PLUS I might give him an extra $100. He was asking $600 for the mountain bike. (Sorry the pic is terrible because of the lighting)

1947 Schwinn DX Excelsior
-Near perfect condition, small scratch on tank (restored-paint is black gloss powdercoat)
-horn works
-AS bolts on neck and fork bolt
-Scripted Schwinn seat post, grips, and front hub
-New Departure rear hub
-skip tooth
-Everything rotates and spins like butter - rides like a brand new bike
-Seat is a decent troxel syle (not sure of the brand)
-All of the chrome is perfect, no pitting
-Heavy duty spokes
-Excelsior head badge
-Also have large fenders that I removed (not original - spray painted)

Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

[gottahavit]

Picture is not displaying for some reason. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Using photobucket URL

 

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[Jpromo]

Is the tank an original? If this had the correct fenders painted at the same time, that would make all the difference. I think as it sits, it's a pretty on par trade for a 600$ value if the tank is original. Since it's not a 100% resto, that keeps the price ceiling down, but it's a great classic that can be ridden now, and would turn heads where ever it went.

 

[gottahavit]

Thanks for the info and getting the pic to show up for me.

 

[deorman]

From an objective technical cyclist pov that would probably be fair. I wouldn't do it, but strictly due to my own subjective preference for the old bombers.

 

[gottahavit]

Thanks for the replies. The guy got a cash offer for his and backed out at the last minute. Might be posting in the FOR SALE forum or I might just keep it. Guess I can always just go out and buy a new mountain bike, but I can't just pick up a Schwinn like that at the LBS. Thanks again.

 

[Bicycle808]

Guess I can always just go out and buy a new mountain bike, but I can't just pick up a Schwinn like that at the LBS. Thanks again.

Exactly right.