Steve picked up 3 bikes from Bob in August, 2020. Dan’s mountain bike and Bob’s 1948 Schwinn bike would have required excessive repairs to become ride-able. Bob’s bike was purchased for $77 in 1948, which is worth $845 in 2020.
On the other hand, Margaret’s 1977 Schwinn Suburban bike was easily reconditioned with new tires, chrome polish, and some lubrication. It is heavy but rides quite smoothly. The purchase price of $152 in 1977 is $671 in 2020.
The bike has this unusual feature which works OK.
New! Shimano FF 10-speed gears
Features the new Shimano FF System (front free-wheeling system) for 10-speed gear changing is a revolutionary gearing innovation that utilizes a free wheel mechanism combined with the front chainwheel. This allows the chain to continue to revolve even after pedaling has stopped. Shifting can be done smoothly and effortlessly anytime the bike is in motion, whether coasting, back-pedaling- or without pedaling at all.