1982 Schwinn Varsity Upgrade
10-01-13, 06:20 AM
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IMO a 2nd generation World Sport is not a bad bicycle...
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10-01-13, 06:26 AM
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If I had dumped a lot of money into it, or time and effort to really shave down the weight- with a real expectation of making a "modern" bike out of it, I would wanted people to tell me that I was engaging in folly.
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10-01-13, 03:34 PM
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You need pedals with a spindle incorporating a 1/2" diameter 20tpi threaded end. There are several that will fit as shown here.
That adapter will not fit your existing fork without modification. It is intended for 1" threaded forks with a larger ID requiring a more standard 22.2mm (0.875") diameter stem, while your 1" threaded fork uses a thicker steer tube that has a smaller ID requiring a thinner 21.15mm (0.833") stem. If you get an adapter like that you will need to have it turned down to the smaller diameter by a machine shop as described here.
Your existing crank is forged steel and easily strong enough to handle these. The problem is that they will extend the pedals out by about 1/2" on each side, which will decrease the cornering clearance before pedal strike. The wider pedal position (larger "Q factor") may also feel awkward. I'd also say that they are heavy, but that isn't a concern on a Varsity. <g> The good thing is that any 9/16" spindle pedals you use with them could then be re-used directly when or if you ever change to a 3-piece crank.
That adapter will not fit your existing fork without modification. It is intended for 1" threaded forks with a larger ID requiring a more standard 22.2mm (0.875") diameter stem, while your 1" threaded fork uses a thicker steer tube that has a smaller ID requiring a thinner 21.15mm (0.833") stem. If you get an adapter like that you will need to have it turned down to the smaller diameter by a machine shop as described here.
Your existing crank is forged steel and easily strong enough to handle these. The problem is that they will extend the pedals out by about 1/2" on each side, which will decrease the cornering clearance before pedal strike. The wider pedal position (larger "Q factor") may also feel awkward. I'd also say that they are heavy, but that isn't a concern on a Varsity. <g> The good thing is that any 9/16" spindle pedals you use with them could then be re-used directly when or if you ever change to a 3-piece crank.
10-01-13, 05:01 PM
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...That adapter will not fit your existing fork without modification. It is intended for 1" threaded forks with a larger ID requiring a more standard 22.2mm (0.875") diameter stem, while your 1" threaded fork uses a thicker steer tube that has a smaller ID requiring a thinner 21.15mm (0.833") stem. If you get an adapter like that you will need to have it turned down to the smaller diameter by a machine shop as described here...
You're right, the OP's Varsity has the smaller "bmx diameter" steerer.
The first half-decade or so of Varsity/Cointinental production had the odd combination of a 22.2mm ID steerer with a French 22.0mm stem quill, not such a reliable pairing imo.
"...Your existing crank is forged steel and easily strong enough to handle these. The problem is that they will extend the pedals out by about 1/2" on each side, which will decrease the cornering clearance before pedal strike. The wider pedal position (larger "Q factor") may also feel awkward. I'd also say that they are heavy, but that isn't a concern on a Varsity. <g> The good thing is that any 9/16" spindle pedals you use with them could then be re-used directly when or if you ever change to a 3-piece crank.
One thing about a Varsity frame/fork is the very high bb, which was more compatible with the very wide Union cage pedals.
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10-03-13, 07:23 AM
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But even if it is the HiTen w/ steel rims jobby- the amount of money and work you put into it should be tempered by what it's worth and worth to you.
And I think I kind of go through this on another forum when I talk about the bikes I love- and there's derision and ridicule about me liking and putting time, effort, money and pride into a 30 year old bicycle. I think I'm pretty aware of what my bicycles are, and what a newer bicycle would offer in comparison.
I think if you know you've got a low end bike that you want to trick out- and you know WHY it's a lower end bike, and what your other options are- go for it.
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