1988 Schwinn World Sport Review | First Look

[@USNVA11]

I own a 1984 World Sport that I purchased new. Kept it up in the SPS-40 Air Search Radar room when I was deployed on my ship in the Navy. I’ve ridden that bike in some pretty amazing places around the world. Still looks and rides almost good as new. A truly fine bicycle.

[@briantruck2284]

Amazing ! Thanks for your service

[@AnthonyKriens]

I picked up a teal and purple (deliciously late 80's) bike just like this a couple years ago. Same thing where the continental gatorskins were worth 3x+ what I paid for the entire bike. I've got a few hundred miles on it already and plan on using that as my daily commuter. Great bike!

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

That sounds great! I still have this bike and it gets lots of compliments.

[@rongenco9694]

I bought the same one in 88, it went from Iowa to Bahamas to Okinawa to Gulfport to Texas and its here in Iowa with me now.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

With its travels, yours lives up to its name!

[@briantruck2284]

Nice

[@PaddleDogC5]

I have my 1980 World Sport 100% original since new. Pulled it from my shed oiled chain and inflated the tires and off I went. Now I'm going to restore it. I bought a new Trek Domane and bought a Giant Cypress. I am still impressed with the fun my World Sport is to ride. Wild last time I rode it was 40+ years ago.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

That's awesome! I think that these vintage steel bikes were built to last.

[@moneysimms]

Hey I got a 57’ version of this bike in excellent condition all original parts got it from a guy last week on Facebook marketplace he wanted 40$ for it but ended up giving it to me for free!!! Nice smooth bike

[@PeterKruseMusic]

Wow they could've gotten at least 10X that much for it. Nice find!!

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

The guy who sold it to me met the letter of his wife's instruction if not the intent. :)

[@GabrielLopez-nd5fc]

@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder beautiful bike 💕💕

[@aaroncarmichael8263]

It's a Great looking bike and what a steal on the price.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

I still have it and ride it semi-regularly.

[@kolbpilot]

38 mph takes some serious high gearing. My Schwinn "World" with 52 x 13 top gear will only get me about 27 mph going down hill before I'm over spinning.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

It was likely a combination of a very steep hill, and rock hard tires. :)

[@GabrielLopez-nd5fc]

@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder beautiful world sport, have you heard of Schwinn circuit 87' 88' and 89'

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

@@GabrielLopez-nd5fc I think I did but I've never seen one in person.

[@carlstclair9920]

I bought mine new in 1988 in aqua with white lettering paid $ 300.00 for it and still have and use it for trail riding.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

That is great!

[@JoseAcosta-du2ek]

What tires do you recommend?

[@goodboyringo9716]

I bought one new and still have it, paid 360.00 .

[@uraniumjoe]

Nice, still riding it?

[@goodboyringo9716]

@@uraniumjoe ... Yes , but only once in awhile, still like new. The only thing is that they don't sell the gum wall tires so I had to replace them with black wall . The black wall don't look as good as the gum wall did.

[@walnuthills11]

Looks amazing! Probably Giant built given it's Taiwanese made.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

That would be my guess. :)

[@anocri]

I have a 1990 World Sport, and the bike is indestructible. I love riding it. I have one 1988 World Sport, with the same color scheme, up for sale for $75 locally to me, but the owner was not able find the serial number on the head badge. If you see this message, where do you find serial number on this 1988 World Sport? Thank you.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

Huh, how odd. I can't fine one on mine either.

[@anocri]

​@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder Place the bike upside down and see if you can find a serial number on the bottom bracket?

[@homeelectricco]

saw one for $100 … was told by many " don't pay more than $50 "

[@goodboyringo9716]

I bought mine new for 360.00 It's a great bike . I wouldn't sell it for 300.00

[@tmayberry7559]

I agree the ride quality of a steel bike is unbeatable

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

It's hard to describe but you know it when you feel it. :)

[@tmayberry7559]

@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder I could've put it any better. I seem to grab my SLT (Schwinn Le tour 1974 Kool lemon) more than my aluminum road bikes. The reason steel frame and rims Shock absorbing on and off road. Ideally I'd like to have a all steel cx bike 700c with steel rims that would be a great addition to the fleet.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

@@tmayberry7559 I just rebuilt a 1977 Bianchi and I'm really enjoying it.

[@cefnonn]

Is the Schwinn company still going? Nice machine. Thanks for posting.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

Well, that depends on your perspective. Dorel/Pacific bikes bought the licensing rights some time ago, But, they also make Mongoose and Cannonale, among others. This one was made by Giant.

[@cefnonn]

I liked the Cannondales that we started getting in the shop I worked at in the early 1990s. Beautiful paintwork, good quality bikes. (The shop was in France, I was doing a work-placement). Here in the UK, seeing a fat-tube aluminium-frame Cannondale is a rarity. Steel for me all the way! Keep the videos coming!@@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@lemurianchick]

@@cefnonn I just bought a women's model the other day for $170 in Chicago, the home of Schwinn. I think 1988 was the first year they were made overseas...not sure. What is driving me nuts is shifting gears. It keeps jumping gears but I am used to commuter bikes.

[@Libdiddy]

@@lemurianchick just bought an 81 and thats the only problem, will shift on its own .

[@rhoodj]

Mine came with Original pump attached with rear rack carrier. 1987

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

Nice find!

[@matmalloy667]

I need to find a rear derailleur for this bike my spring is shot please someone help .

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

Hi, You can find inexpensive rear 6/7 speed derailleurs on most major online retailers, such as Amazon. I suggest not getting a Shimano RD-TZ31 (flat face), they are functional but not durable since the body is plastic. Things to look for are that the derailleur is rated for the number of gears on your big cog, and whether you need a direct mount or bracket mount. If you want a vintage one to match the bike, eBay is probably your best bet. Good luck!

[@matwheeler645]

They call it a 12 speed, but the usable gears are 10 or less. At 4:30 you have the worst combo.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

Indeed. When you account for avoiding cross chaining, it does reduce the usable combos. I'm always trying to do better, so would you be willing to tell me specifically what you didn't like at 4:30. (The sound was sketchy throughout, I know).

[@matwheeler645]

You have the worst chain angle (= wear) with big ring front and rear, also small ring front and rear is also bad. It can also be dangerous because the drive system is not designed for it. I try to use 8 speeds max. The geometry on your WS is the same as the touring model Voyager (per catalog). Put center pull brakes on and you have a a great poor mans touring bike. That is what I am planning for mine.

[@matwheeler645]

Also the crankset looks like it could be tapped for a third chainring, but you would probably need a longer crank spindle and front and rear derailleur. Easier to rob a wrecked MB.

[@JimsObsessiveCyclingDisorder]

Ah, I misunderstood. I thought you didn't like something at 4 min 30 sec. I've ridden it times now and it works great as long as I pay attention to which gear is where. Thanks for the input.

[@alexanders.nurell1134]

IF YOU PUT AN OLD FOOT SOCK ON THE MICROPHONE , WE WILL NOT BE BADER BY SOUND OF WIND.