I think this bike is probably pre 97 as it's a 6 speeder out back. I don't think it had ever been ridden. I aired up the tires, adjusted the seat up and the bars down (as far as they'd go!), swapped the brakes around, oiled the chain and have ridden it 50 miles in the last two days. It rides very nice if somewhat slow. It's not very light but very comfy. I think it'll be my new rain, errand bike. It cost me all of 50 bucks..............