My new winter project!! 1965 Schwinn varsity
12-16-07, 05:37 PM
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Here is another early one. The seller said to make an offer ... (I don't need it, so I won't).
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/508912786.html
Bob
https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/508912786.html
Bob
08-06-09, 02:50 PM
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Zach Carpenter
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Bikes: Schwinn Varsity Sprint
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Awesome find! I found almost the exact same bike at a flea market for $5, but there are some minor differences. My bike came with the big chrome fenders and a leather saddle with SPRINT stamped into it. As for the rest I think its the same- SPRINT shift levers, hubs, derailleurs, and sky blue paint! My bike came with a bike license on the rear fender that expired on Jan. 1, 1967. I don't know if that helps at all but its probably safe to say that yours IS a 1965 and mine is possibly a 1966.
08-06-09, 03:24 PM
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The Varsity tourist came stock with fenders. You could get fenders added to a sports model. Both '65 and '66 were spec'd with a Sprint branded leather saddle. They often didn't survive for 40+ years.
Check your serial number to determine the year:
https://www.geocities.com/sldatabook/serial.html
Bob
Check your serial number to determine the year:
https://www.geocities.com/sldatabook/serial.html
Bob
