Just to clarify, I currently own the 1987…the same version you wrote about. The Soma rack is built like a tank but not bulky or heavy due to it’s CroMo construction. The whole set up looks as fun as ..well a box of kittens. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Nice work scoring an ’88, which, as you pointed out, was a bit different. Regarding the frame, you have a keen eye. and Araya TM-820 rims. Vintage Schwinn High Sierra Bike. Headset: Tange Levin $249.00. I hold a lot of information close to my chest so availability doesn’t disappear and/or prices don’t rocket due others knowing. Posted on Wed 14th, February 2018. No doubt about it. Enter your email address to follow Simplicity and receive notifications of new posts by email. Change ). The High Sierra is a is an average weight bike at around 30 pounds. Vintage Schwinn High Sierra Black Chrome 21" 15-Speed Mountain Bike- Heavy Wear You are bidding on a Vintage Schwinn High Sierra Black Chrome 21" 15-Speed Mountain Bike. is a 84 schwinn high sierra a good bike? Special Features: Double eyelets front/rear; Two bottle mounts; Brazed-on mounts for front/rear rack; Pump peg. Not only are these rigs built to work but they are astonishingly inexpensive compared to their road bike equivalents of the same vintage. Cable and Housing: Jagwire L3; Black And yes, that snap upon release is nice. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Thank you so much for sharing your steeds! As for decals, mine came the way it currently is. Perhaps one of the most undervalued and overlooked vintage genres seems to be the era of the all-terrain bicycle (ATB), or mountain bicycle (MTB). I saw another Sierra (1985) on craigslist recently, and I had to have it. It’s electric! Wheels: Sun CR18; 26″; 32 hole; Shimano skewers Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Very clean Schwinn High Sierra with lots of cool bits like shiny Arayas, Suntour Power Thumbshifter drivetrain, big Dia Compe motorcycle style levers and Brooks B17. The second caliper goes much faster once you figure out the adjustment nuances. They are strong and controllable and have a firm pull and satisfying snap when you release them. It is a 18 speed with Shimano Deore shift components and Suntour Roller Cam brakes. The High Sierra comes with Shimano STX components, including a chromoly stem, a sealed Victor VP-H93 headset and grip-shift SRT-400 shifters. Before that it was either klunkers (cruisers converted to trail use) or small batch handbuilt bikes like Breezers and Ritchey built MountainBikes. What a nice build. A gem, in likely nearly new condition, will come up and you can strike. The frame has a black finish. I’ll let you know if I find the decals. According to ILE, it straps down securely to hold up to 42 liters. I took the liberty of filling in the drilled areas with black paint but even without it, these are simply wonderful looking brakes. It comes with Schwinn Moab tires ( x in front and x rear.) Vintage Bicycles Done Proper :: Corvallis, Oregon. Freewheel: 9-Speed Shimano (11/13/15/17/20/23/26/30/34) Although, they may not be the right decal year or color you want. I am always on the hunt for decal vendors. Regarding the brakes, I have found roller-cams a joy to own and use. I mounted new Kenda K193 Kwest 26"x1.5 tires and tubes since I do mainly paved street and trail rides. Great blog, btw! These fantastic frames deserve the respect and chance to perform their hardworking purpose. Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), https://www.instagram.com/p/BPs-AgEA5pu/?taken-by=dickeysezso, https://www.instagram.com/p/BGn7y9cJoZz/?taken-by=dickeysezso, Cycling in Print :: Schwinn All Terrain Bicycles, 1985 | The Simplicity of Vintage Cycles, simplicityvintagecycles.com/2021/01/08/199…, New post on the Simplicity of Vintage Cycles Something I could use to ride comfortably and upright to the grocery store, pick up a few items then take a detour home going through the nearby park then maybe even a short cut through the rock-rutted, hard-packed dirt ally that would chew up most 700c tires. Bar Grips: Ritchey; Black I have actually been eyeing a chrome Ross Mt Whitney, another Sleeper ATB. Bars: Nitto Bullmoose B90 with integrated stem Schwinn High Sierra - $200 (Bennington, NH) < image 1 of 5 > bicycle frame material: steel bicycle type: mountain frame size: 42 CTC make / manufacturer: Schwinn model name / number: High Sierra wheel size: 26 in. Welcome to Schwinn! Some bikes are worth getting on the road to do their job. It was released in 1996 and costs $519 brand new. Discussion Starter • #1 • Oct 5, 2005. Shifting: IRD XC-Pro; Thumbshifters I was excited to post this build as I wanted to be yet another voice that trumpets the massive potential and incredible value these bikes have. This made them better suited for off-road use but also set them up to be incredibly suitable for all-around riding, trailer pulling or modified into burley, long-distance rigs with drop bar conversions. If you do find anyone custom making them, please let me know! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Decent frame, or poopoo? Components Shop the official High Sierra online store and get top quality backpacks, luggage, and bags. But beyond making men's and women's road, mountain, hybrid bikes and bicycles for kids, we make memories. Bike 54 Cm Medium Njs Keirin Nitto Comp Full Suspension Mountain Rocky Mountain Element Fsr Expert Carbon Transition Triathlon Bike Expert 54Cm Suspension Mountain Bike Xt Trek Madone 6 Series Specialized Roubaix Comp Trek Multitrack 2008 56Cm 58 Cm Shimano Trek Mountain Track Fox Mavic 105 Carbon Fork Tarmac Sl4 Sram Red 2013 Specialized Roubaix Cannondale Scalpel 1 Trek … With lots of sticker residue and paint chips(see photos) Tires hold air and seem to … ( Log Out /  i know if it works and hauls me around its a good bike but am i riding junk? I actually like the 1987 with roller-cams better than my original bike. © Josh Capps and The Simplicity of Vintage Cycles. These brakes are built tough and look the part. Frame is heavily scratched. Thanks for the comments, Brock. Frame is heavily scratched. or Best Offer. ATBs have been in production for decades and have clearly evolved into their own separate category. Quite handsome, Josh. Mine are not as nice and have been looking for a replacement source. This sweet machine is equipped with Deore componets, Scott bars, and roller cam brakes. Build your own lasting memories with a Schwinn. The bicycle looks good, may have minimal cosmetic (only) blemishes on the frame, fork, components, parts and/or accessories. Vintage Schwinn High Sierra Black Chrome 21" 15-Speed Mountain Bike- Heavy Wear You are bidding on a Vintage Schwinn High Sierra Black Chrome 21" 15-Speed Mountain Bike. However, I have had some luck with Velocals in the past for custom art although I know they have stepped back a bit in terms of custom products. 1. ago) bought the same bike. Those components we now realize were stable, reliable and have passed the test of time to be considered legendary equipment. The frame has a black finish. I bought this a few years back for 35 dollars to flip, but decided to keep it. Schwinn ® Fitness Manuals. Has full Shimano Deore part set with SIS shifters and Shimano Diacompe aluminum brakes, and classic biopace crank set. Color: Corvette Yellow My 1984 Schwinn High Sierra has been done for a while now, but a busy travel schedule has prevented me from finding time to photograph it, much less ride it—at least for a ride of more than a lap or two around the block. Tires are in good shape. Panasonic made some incredible ATBs and yours is absolutely no exception. It's great for commuting and street riding too. I cleaned and regreased the bottom bracket. But don’t speak too highly of them, remember, we want to keep the prices low! QR Code Link to This Post. Schwinn Sierra Comp Old School Mountain Bike. My hope is that others realize the potential, value and plentiful nature of this golden era of bicycle and snatch them up to use as their own neighborhood rambler, trailer-toting grocery getter or rock-solid touring rig. 1983 Schwinn High Sierra mtn bike, my daily commuter - 28 yrs old! I know that some of the nicer Schwinn mountain bikes of that era had that feature. Also, to nitpick a little, the first true production MTB, the Specialized Stumpjumper, did not come out until 1982. Nice Schwinn bike for winter project. Late 1970s and early 1980s models were mostly just altered or retrofitted versions of conventional bikes with a few small tweaks such as longer chainstays, wide upright handlebars and high bottom brackets. 1985 Schwinn High Sierra Mountain Bike Grips ATB MTB Vintage. Added are SKS Commuter II fenders, a Soma Deluxe Porteur rack and an Inside Line Equipment (ILE) Porteur waxed cotton canvas rack bag. 4 styles from Schwinn in Schwinn Gear, Schwinn Gifts, and more at Sierra. Chain: SRAM PC-951 The bike looks pretty good now and is not so pristine that I wouldn’t want to ride it, so I’ll likely leave it alone. Decals may be a bit tough to find other than NOS. It was released in 1996 and costs $519 brand new. I suppose it depends a little on how accurate you want your decals. Vintage 1985 Schwinn High Sierra Mtb. 32 years later and I still have it.. still ride it most spring/summer/fall days as long as weather is decent. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Since the posts on the High Sierra frame will not accept traditional cantilever brakes, I looked past the slightly daunting and rumored, involved setup and decided to give them a shot. Tires: Soma New Express; Skinwall; 26″ x 1.75″ The bicycle may require minimal service adjustments without the need of replacing any parts. Schwinn High Sierra Mountain bikes reviews and prices. He brought me the Schwinn catalog and the next spring (’88) I bought my Sierra for ~$450 (the High Sierra was more than I was willing to pay at ~$700). It is wide enough for a large cycling bag, a few pizzas or, as the Soma site states, “a box full of kittens.” As I hope you can see, it fits wonderfully on a frame built for 26” wheels. Araya 26" wheels with high flange sealed hubs and new tires It is in good condition overall. Sadly the crank and rear derailleur had been replaced with modern stuff. My Panasonic would like to meet your Schwinn! Did pretty good in the snow. It kind of got me obsessed with old Schwinns. 1; 2; Page of 2 / 2 Next They produced scores of high quality frames with excellent components, such as Shimano Deore and SunTour XC. 1987 Schwinn High Sierra I said I would do it, and here it is; a post about my 1987 Schwinn High Sierra. I like that ILE bag . Since 1898 we've created the very best in bicycles and continue this legacy today. The best ~$450 I’ve ever spent! And with scores of them available for sale at more than reasonable prices, there really is no reason not to have one… or three or four! Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Josh Capps and The Simplicity of Vintage Cycles with appropriate and specific direction to the original content. Good for commuting, exercise, store runs, around town, the beach, … With Kool Stop pads installed, these have been a delight to operate. I recently (3 yrs. It took me a bit of time to get the High Sierra back in shape but as I worked on it, I knew that when I posted, I wanted to tout these vintage MTB frames from the rooftops as it has long been a known secret within the Classic and Vintage community. Araya 7X wheelset 26x1.75 Panaracer tires 26x2.125 Tange Falcon sealed headset
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Suntour front and rear … Not sure how to post photos on here, but here’s some links to my Instagram. Wheel Size: 26" wheels: Hubs: Not Available: Rims: Araya TM-820, 32-hole: Front Tire: Front: 26 x 1.95" Schwinn Moab Leader, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Schwinn Moab Trail Repainting. This bike is in fantastic condition. The market was flooded with well built frames mated with excellent components. The High Sierra is fully rigid. None of my decal vendors have this Schwinn model. What surprises me most is how these bicycles are not more coveted. The bottom bracket and seat tube connections are roughly butted and the lugged unicrown fork is TIG welded. The 1996 Schwinn High Sierra is a 28 pound a mountain bike with a steel and chromoly frame. Late 1970s and early 1980s models were mostly just altered or retrofitted versions of conventional bikes with a few small tweaks such as longer chainstays, wide upright handlebars and high bottom brackets. Pedals: Velo Orange Grand Cru Sabot To give advice for those looking for it in the future, be patient when you tune your first set. But you can also look for the serial number to identify an authentic Schwinn bike. $155.64 shipping. I also added a new Schwinn saddle with some decent padding. Assembly and Owner's manuals for Schwinn ® products.. Adobe Reader is required to view and print these documents (PDF). The bike caught my eye because I worked in a Schwinn shop in 1987 and purchased the 1988 version of this bike, which is almost a totally different bike except for the frame and fork…but they look similar. But they are era correct. Vintage Schwinn Sierra Bicycle Classic 80s MTB 17.5" CroMo Frame Red. Those are two fantastic looking Sierra’s. I suppose I got lucky in that regard. I’m still enjoying my roller-cam brakes although both have some cable stretch in them now that I’ve ridden the bike quite a bit over the summer and fall. The chance of randomly running into a true mountain bike from the late 70’s is pretty rare. The most questionable piece of equipment on the High Sierra are the controversial SunTour roller cam brakes. 17" Schwinn High Sierra Bike 18 Speed Shimano Deore Suntour Roller Cam - $240 (Gopher Canyon / Escondido) This is a 17" Schwinn High Sierra bike. On my “some-day” wish list is to find a lugged MTB frame to build up -just you did -as an errand runner. However, if you look on eBay, there are currently a few NOS sets available. Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore Great Build! Perhaps this write-up is the injection for what the genre needs to expose how incredibly versatile these vintage ATB/MTB frames are. With lots of sticker residue and paint chips(see photos) Tires hold air and seem to … i just picked this bike up and its in really good shape for how old it is. That color too! Bike is in attractive condition and rides completely. The 1996 Schwinn High Sierra is a 28 pound a mountain bike with a steel and chromoly frame. That means a cavernous opening with the potential for mass quantities of groceries or beers or… kittens. 0 bids. It’s good to know these survivors keep rolling along! 21” Large. The High Sierra is fully rigid. Seat Post: Sakae; Fluted The Schwinn exclusive custom-moly tubing throughout forlightweight strength.The high-tech drive system features SunTour MounTech front and rear derailleurs with SunTour Micro Lite levers, plus Dia-Compe 980cantilever brakes. Even with a special SunTour tool to help align and keep the calipers perfectly spaced (which the tool ended up being more trouble than it was worth), it still took me an hour on the first caliper alone. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. All original except seat and tires I believe. The industry has changed drastically over the years, but our goal has remained the same. Your frame is in excellent condition. Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore Our goal in 2004 was to open a family-run neighborhood bike shop and to provide our customers with quality products and services, which is a massive part of our success. I got it off a tweaker for $40 in almost original condition. Our men's and women's hybrid bikes are excellent for everyday riding (and adventure). One question: I couldn’t tell, but is the top and down tubes fillet brazed to the head tube? But, when I created this post, I realized that my site wouldn’t likely make even a blip for rising prices or demand for vintage ATBs, which is why I touted them so highly and let the cat out of the bag. Way back when in 1987 I bought the 1988 version brand new at the shop (they came out before 1988 just like cars do.) I’m with you. , Welcome to the cult of the vintage mountain bike! 18 in frame. To this day, they are still plentiful in most US cities Craigslist ads, inexpensive and highly underrated, which allows them to go under the radar. So, to you, Ryan, my advice is to scrape up $100 and watch your local Craigslist bicycle ads. Great for gravel, ready for the road — it's gotta be a Schwinn hybrid. Frame Size: 58cm (C-T) seat post & 60cm (C-C) top tube Crankset: Shimano FC-B124; Sugino 46/36/26; 175mm I have an ’88 Schwinn Sierra that I use as my main MTB and around-town bike. It’s a bit of a mish-mash of glory and ghastly in terms of how the bike was brazed/joined together. Brake Calipers: SunTour XC Sport Roller Cam; Kool Stop pads C $22.26. Choose from countless styles, sizes, and colors. The color scheme is incredible and the modern setup looks like a delight to blast around town on. The bike appeared to have the original Schwinn knobby tires. My brother, Eric, refurbished a 18-speed 1986 Schwinn Sierra mountain bike for and here I am riding it for the first time. Schwinn High Sierra MTB - $200. The top/down portion of the head tube is fillet brazed. $240.00. These mountain bikes from the 80s really are versatile. ATBs from the 80s are supurb for this exact purpose. The High Sierra takes to rugged mountain trails, meandering country paths or short touring trips with ease. 18 … Stripped, bent axle replaced, new pedals, WTB grips, gunwalls, full recable. Shogun, Panasonic, Specialized, Peugeot, Miyata and Univega to name a few. Usually, I’d let a user read between the lines but there are simply SO MANY of these vintage machines ready to be rescued from the death rattles they currently are exhaling that I feel it is my duty to at least try to get the word out. Beautiful fillet-brazed frame construction. $169.00 shipping. Pingback: Cycling in Print :: Schwinn All Terrain Bicycles, 1985 | The Simplicity of Vintage Cycles. See how the Schwinn High Sierra rates. This is a product, much like the ATB frames of the 80s, meant to be used, not sit on a shelf. Its build is sturdy and unforgiving when it comes to the elements. Manuals are also available in Spanish and French.. The Schwinn exclusive custom-moly tubing throughout for lightweight strength. 1985 Schwinn Black Chrome High Sierra I just picked up this 85' High Sierra in Black Chrome at a local garage sale for $25. 1987 Schwinn High Sierra - Drop Bar Monstour. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. 1984 Schwinn High Sierra, DONE! Nice job on the “restoration.” I really like the modern bull-moose you installed. I heard they were a bit of a pain to set up, and that’s mostly true, but once complete they are brutally powerful for a rim brake. The beauty of these 80s MTB frames was their high demand when they debuted. Only one scuff other than that its pretty much immaculate. ( Log Out /  It's great for commuting and street riding too. I’m especially impressed with the ’88. Color matching. It came from Schwinn in a blueish-silver color, and I painted it green 10yrs ago when I saw rust. 1985 Sierra: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPs-AgEA5pu/?taken-by=dickeysezso, 1988 Sierra: https://www.instagram.com/p/BGn7y9cJoZz/?taken-by=dickeysezso. $499.00. The High Sierra is a is an average weight bike at around 30 pounds. 106 Posts . . Fork: 4130 Chrome-Moly steel Schwinn bicycles are easy to identify by the Schwinn logo displayed on the bike. I will be curious how you like the handling with the front end load. This bike has gone through a couple of changes since the last full picture I put up, so I wanted give you a look at it in it's completed form. Frame/Drop-outs: Tri-Oval (Triple butted), Tri-Caliber 4130 Chrome-Moly; Suntour The High Sierra has 7 speeds and has a Shimano STX derailleur. Saddle: Brooks Cambium C17; Black $575 with Brooks and $450 with standard saddle. My goal for this High Sierra was a neighborhood runner. all original besides the seat/tires. Period components. After roller cam brakes were released for mainstream production, they received poor reviews due to their complicated setup. An urban rambler. We warranty bags to let you focus on the adventure, not your gear. Along with a reasonable price tag, a number of highly respected manufacturers got into the game. This is a well built bike and will take you anywhere you want to go! Panaracer skinwall tires hug the pavement or bite into the dirt for great traction both on and off the road. The High Sierra takes to rugged mountain trails, meandering country paths or shorttouring trips with ease. To further the utilitarian nature of the High Sierra, I felt it necessary to show its evolution into the all-around bike I had imagined. The ILE Porteur bag is big. 1986 timeless Schwinn High Sierra mountain bicycle. For enthusiasts, finding vintage Schwinn bicycles is an exciting hobby. “Don’t wash it, just hose it off” states the tag. Although, I found that when roller cams are set up properly, these are exceptional brakes. Thank you for the kind words, Nola. Hubs: Shimano Deore LX; Parallax 110 ( Log Out /  Welcome to High Sierra Cycling in Reno, Nevada. Very cool and classic Schwinn High Sierra mountain bike. Brake Levers: Dia-Compe Some bikes are worth painstaking restoration. This bike has more miles on it than any other in my stable. ( Log Out /  $80.15 shipping. not that i care much but is he right? 1987 Schwinn High Sierra Perhaps one of the most undervalued and overlooked vintage genres seems to be the era of the all-terrain bicycle (ATB), or mountain bicycle (MTB). 1991 Schwinn Voyageur. Even though the original build didn’t have bull-moose bars, it should have! Ending Jan 6 at 10:47AM PST 5d 13h. 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