I picked up this Aluminum Schwinn MP21 from FB and did a cursory check for cracks before I took it home – head tube and dropouts mainly. Everything looked ok.
When I got it on the rack I noticed the paint chipping near the head tube (missed it earlier) and now I'm thinking it's been in a head-on collision at some point.
Also, there's good amount of damage on the chainstay from the chain or chainrings – not enough clearance there or something. I haven't pulled the cranks off yet to get a good look.
My plan was to fix this thing up into a commuter I could do some gravel/trail riding with nothing intense. But the damage from both of these things making me second guess if it's worth the time/$$.
I'm wondering what you all think? Is this beauty cooked?
by Big_tim18
3 Comments
I wouldn’t trust that headtube.
looks cracked at the head tube to me. She’s toast
Headtube is cracked. Dead as disco, so salvage all the good parts if you wanna make house music.