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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-19, 06:41 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 38,413
Posted By cudak888

In the wake of all this Campus Green, perhaps...

In the wake of all this Campus Green, perhaps it's time I dust off these pics.

FYI, the (early) '71 Continental below rode on a set of original Schwinn S6 rims. I've dealt with these before, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-18, 09:34 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 38,413
Posted By cudak888

Perhaps I should have clarified: That "unique...

Perhaps I should have clarified: That "unique land" to which I refer to IS the post-WWII era. A place where auto-centrism rule/rules* so dominant that any other form of transportation was crushed.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-18, 12:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 38,413
Posted By cudak888

The genesis of a unique land that bore us...

The genesis of a unique land that bore us generations of basic bicycles built in frame sizes no larger than 21". And cantilever frames made for children.

The fact that Schwinn dubbed their...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-18, 11:00 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 38,413
Posted By cudak888

Which goes to prove that most of America has had...

Which goes to prove that most of America has had its head in its butt in regards to bicycle riding for everyday utility - for many years.

It's like all the Foresterites woke up one morning and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-18, 09:22 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 38,413
Posted By cudak888

"The Schwinn Varsity. Justifying the world's...

"The Schwinn Varsity. Justifying the world's pressing need for sustainable e-bike conversion kits since 1951."

Sorry, couldn't resist another potshot.

-Kurt
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-18, 09:13 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 38,413
Posted By cudak888

Hahahahahaha. :lol: I've always maintained...

Hahahahahaha. :lol:

I've always maintained that a Schwinn Varsity is just a 1930's Schwinn balloon-tire heavyweight with derailer gears, skinny tires, and a diamond frame. No offense to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-18, 07:45 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 38,413
Posted By cudak888

Imagine Cook Brothers crankarms (on a 3-piece...

Imagine Cook Brothers crankarms (on a 3-piece crank; not Ashtabula) mated to a laser cut spider made to resemble the original Varsity piece (perhaps a one piece ring with both spider and sprocket,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 38,413
Posted By cudak888

Too easy. Also, even though it's 4130, the Super...

Too easy. Also, even though it's 4130, the Super Sport is still something of a joke with that Ashtabula BB and kickstand.

I was thinking of a complete over-the-top custom build that looks like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-18, 11:25 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 38,413
Posted By cudak888

There have been some interesting "lightweight"...

There have been some interesting "lightweight" Varsity builds done in the past, but has anyone taken a slack-angled fillet brazed custom frame and decaled it as a Varsity for giggles?

-Kurt
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