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Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-31-18, 02:38 PM

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My 43 pound Schwinn Varsity

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Posted By dddd

I'm willing to bet that better than half of the...

I'm willing to bet that better than half of the folks who "bash" Varsities have never ridden one in good mechanical condition and with a comfortable saddle, with fit adjusted and with cushioned...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

12-27-18, 12:37 PM

Replies: 99

My 43 pound Schwinn Varsity

Views: 38,415

Posted By dddd

A full weight-weenie build on a Varsity frame...

A full weight-weenie build on a Varsity frame could be pretty darn light, but would depend (to the tune of 3#) on whether or not you used the forged fork.
Any replacement fork will need a lot of...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

10-03-15, 01:06 AM

Replies: 99

My 43 pound Schwinn Varsity

Views: 38,415

Posted By dddd

It may take some work to make a Varsity into a...

It may take some work to make a Varsity into a pleasant bike to ride, but forget about trying to lighten it up! They can be great bikes, they are great heavy bikes that's all.

I would focus on...

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