Brings back memories of my old Varsity. Riding home in the rain was literally non-stop fun. One adapted one's riding style. After the Varsity, I rode a Collegiate that had an elegant dotted pattern stamped into the rims. Made no difference in the wet.
Does your bike have 28" rims? Rare birds. I saw a war surplus Swiss Army bike from the 40's. Had a spoon brake in the front, drum in the rear. Prolly weighed 60 pounds.
Post pictures!
Sympathize with having a magnificent set of feet. My size 12s hit the front tire of my road bike during sharp slow speed turns. The effect is just like jamming on the front brake at the wrongest time possible.
Last edited by Flying Merkel; 03-16-10 at 06:27 PM.