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Old 04-14-13 | 09:32 AM
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'78 Schwinn Varsity with updates

This frame came from a bike that was my wife's when she was young(er).

I added a Dimension mtb disc fork - had to grind the head tube to allow for the 1 1/8" headset, the 26" mtb wheels and tires came from the bike that I raced last year - had to spread the rear of the frame and make an aluminum plate for the disc brake caliper - also had to weld the factory der hanger on so that the stock mounting bolt wouldn't interfere with the 9 speed cassette. I then added an adapter to use a truvativ newer style crankset (running a 1x9 set up). An lastly, a Specialized avatar seat.

I had most of these parts from earlier projects, so this bike didn't cost me much. It is a pretty fun ride! I've been using it for riding in the snow and on gravel roads.

Now you can all laugh at me.
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