Originally Posted by redneckwes
Kyle,
It was made in Chicago.
For wheels, I'd hit the goodwill or Salvation army untill someone turns in an old bike with alloy Araya's or something similar, cheapest way to a decent wheelset. 27's don't require any major changes, and there are still plenty of good tires around.
Have fun.
YES YES BUT NO NO NO DON'T try 700's it requires modification.I did that years ago,we didn't KNOW better and were scavenging off a bike that wasn't good anymore.I had to rig an adapter-plate,it worked but I feel that performance of the brake will be compromized.The difference in hole location for the caliper is about 1/8",doesn't seem like much,it is,it's enough to end-up with a useless-oval hole.Don't even bother getting used, wheels,I know of 2 places that have 27" wheels,Weinmans,NEW for less than $35 each,including freight.LBSs can order them as well.they may charge 35 or 40,it will be similar to buying them on-line,freight included.Those old varsity's can be brought to below 30lbs.from it being 36-37 now.