When it comes down to the value of your antique Schwinn, it all comes down to one thing: how much you can get someone else to pay for it. They introduced balloon tires, kickstands, and a host of other features found on most modern bicycles. In 1895, Schwann began making bicycles and is considered one of the innovators of modern bicycles.
The history of Schwann bicycles spans generations, leaving a sense of nostalgia for all who have owned one. Since almost everyone who owned a bicycle had a Schwinn, the baby boomer generation of today associates these bicycles with their childhoods and with their children when they were young. Some of the older, more rare vintage Schwinn bicycles in mint condition give you a more reasonable price of about $850.įrom the 1940s until the late 1980s, Schwann bicycles were the most popular bicycle in the United States. The value of old Schwinn bikes is between $100 and $700 but it’s all depending on the model of your Schwinn bikes.
