The lore of the Varsinentals being indestructible
bikingshearer has not escaped the search function here on BF. This Varsity is a testament to that end.
As bad as the cables look they still work. The chain must be made from special steel. I used a scotchbrite pad and hydraulic oil and it cleaned up nicely. Unlike other rusty chains I’ve encountered. The brake pads aren’t OEM. Had they been I wonder if just sanding a layer would’ve made them usable.
This is the oldest bike in my inventory and it needs the least amount of component replacement. I’ve yet to check the various bearings though…