1985 Schwinn Predator Qualifier 
#1 2007-06-20 10:39am
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1985 Schwinn Predator Qualifier
1985 Schwinn Predator Qualifier
good example of a good ol predator. I got this bike for 10.00 at a yardsale. looks almost all orig. it has Sugino crank, Sakae stem, Dia Comp brakes, Femco rims, mushroom grips, SR pedals, cheng shen tires, and best of all a HUTCH seat which was hidden under a gel seat cover when i bought it... 
____HIGH til I DiE ____
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#2 2007-07-30 5:57pm
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Re: 1985 Schwinn Predator Qualifier
I have this exact bike im restoring nice find I remember when i was young i traded 600 dollars worth of baseball cards for mine a couple willie mays cards and one ted williams I really wanted this bike
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#3 2007-08-23 5:08pm
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That looks quite original. I bought this bike new, back in the day. I loved that bike and rode the hell out of it.
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#4 2007-08-25 4:50am
- Kenzo
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Re: 1985 Schwinn Predator Qualifier
I just picked up one of these yesterday. I was told mine was an 88, but not for sure, looks very similar to yours, basically same parts... sugino crank, sakae stem, dia comp brakes and I think Femco rims as well. Were these all the original parts? I posted some pics up on the "catchall of BMX fun" section.
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#5 2008-01-09 6:12pm
- hector ruiz
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Working on one just like yours, screwed up the neck trying to fix it .So i'll be looking for one soon.
#6 2008-02-27 2:20am
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Re: 1985 Schwinn Predator Qualifier
Got the same one , AWESOME bike.
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#7 2011-08-31 12:07pm
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what kind of treds did the qualifiers come with stock i hope there tan walls ! i wana get mine origanal
I need a yo rock and roll seat for my freefor please help!!!!
I need a dia comp tech 4 left/front lever in black please help!!!!
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#8 2011-09-01 2:24am
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are these treds 2.25s ?
I need a yo rock and roll seat for my freefor please help!!!!
I need a dia comp tech 4 left/front lever in black please help!!!!
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#9 2011-09-16 6:56am
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That's cool, Ive never seen that before. It looks like a Free Form EX but chrome
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#10 2012-07-11 7:41am
- mcman87
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Re: 1985 Schwinn Predator Qualifier
Very nice bike! I have this exact bike. I'm currently restoring my '85 Qualifier myself and will post pics when I'm finished. I screwed up and did not take pics before restoration began but It looks great! I love looking at these bikes because they take me back.
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