Got a Varsity? Lets See it
05-27-09 | 02:13 PM
#105
Senior Member
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From: Cleveland,Ohio
I have a few Varsities at home right now and will most likely keep one because as a kid I wanted one SO bad, but it cost almost $100 and that was way out of my price range. My first 10 speed was a bottom feeder department store bike, that I still had for 6-7 years. It started to rust when someone mentioned the word 'water' and rolled like a boat anchor. My childhood memory says Schwinn was quality and no modern evidence is going to change that.
05-28-09 | 12:40 AM
#106
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05-28-09 | 06:21 AM
#107
stringbreaker
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: wa. State
Bikes: specialized crossroads hybrid 2006 Raleigh Cadent 2 1971 Schwinn Varsity, 1972 Schwinn Continental, 1977 Schwinn Volare (frame)
Yep thats a bit over the top. Mods what do you think?
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(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
06-01-09 | 08:41 AM
#108
Tortoise Wins by a Hare!
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Looney Tunes, IL
Bikes: Wabi Special FG, Raleigh Roper, Nashbar AL-1, Miyata One Hundred, '70 Schwinn Lemonator and More!!
I've gotten several Varsitys and Continentals from the curb on trash day, or from police auctions for $5. I always give them the complete once over, several hours of cleaning and reconditioning but usually minimal dollars. I put this one on CL for $50 and could barely answer all the emails. The first guy that showed up bought it, but kept asking me if anything was wrong with it.
06-01-09 | 08:45 AM
#110
Tortoise Wins by a Hare!
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From: Looney Tunes, IL
Bikes: Wabi Special FG, Raleigh Roper, Nashbar AL-1, Miyata One Hundred, '70 Schwinn Lemonator and More!!
This one was given to me recently. It is a 53 model with a Brampton 3 speed hub. The bike looks like it may need more than air and a little oil! I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it.
06-01-09 | 08:49 AM
#111
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From: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
wow those are old - know what I can't find? a picture of green 10-speed with green fenders - I got mine that way and took the fenders off right away back in the early '70s but haven't seen one like that since then. I've seen some silver fenders but no green ones
06-01-09 | 08:56 AM
#113
Tinkerer
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Tulsa, OK
I just picked up this '62 Varsity for $34 on E-bay. Probably more than I should have paid, but it has nearly new tires. A little chrome polish, a new seat and basic maintenance and it should make a nice rider.
06-01-09 | 09:00 AM
#114
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From: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
Of course Alice - I'll need to hop a plane first! Think I can get the Varsity to be carry-on?
06-01-09 | 09:43 AM
#115
PanGalacticGargleBlaster
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Smugglers Notch, Vermont
Bikes: Upright and Recumbent....too many to list, mostly Vintage.
I changed nicknames 2 months ago but I've been around a while.
I'm glad you like my name
...and calling you out!
I thought it was a harmless humorous jab, sorry that you took it seriously. I'm not here to make enemies, just have a little fun and learn some...don't take me too seriously, Its never my intention to offend.
Originally Posted by stringbreaker
Yep thats a bit over the top. Mods what do you think?
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Last edited by Zaphod Beeblebrox; 06-01-09 at 11:30 AM.
06-01-09 | 12:51 PM
#117
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got a new bike! yay! 78' copper varsity 
spent about 4 hours the other day cleaning it, mostly the rims, chain and derailleurs, i managed to screw up the chain, but ill fix it when i figure out how, and i need to replace the axel bearings and the grip tape. changed up the tires and tubes too, they were stock tubes, from 78' seems a shame to throw them out.
spent about 4 hours the other day cleaning it, mostly the rims, chain and derailleurs, i managed to screw up the chain, but ill fix it when i figure out how, and i need to replace the axel bearings and the grip tape. changed up the tires and tubes too, they were stock tubes, from 78' seems a shame to throw them out.
06-01-09 | 12:54 PM
#118
You gonna eat that?
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Fort Worth, Texas Church of Hopeful Uncertainty
Bikes: 1966 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist, 1973 Schwinn Varsity, 1983 Raleigh Marathon, 1994 Nishiki Sport XRS
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I stop for people / whose right of way I honor / but not for no one.
Originally Posted by bragi "However, it's never a good idea to overgeneralize."
06-01-09 | 01:30 PM
#119
Going on a Paramount Hunt
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Bikes: 1987 Eisentraut Rainbow Trout, 1970? Coppi, 1986 TREK 500 Tri Series, 196? Legnano Super Sport, 1993 Klein Rascal
My ultra rare Chrome Varsity is shown in the BF thread link here. Still in the process of finding replacement parts but I'm hoping to do a full restoration at some point.
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1987 Eisentraut Rainbow Trout
1986 Trek 500 TRI SERIES
1993 Klein Rascal
"...Because I don't know what I'm talking about..."
TIOS = The Illusion of Speed
1987 Eisentraut Rainbow Trout
1986 Trek 500 TRI SERIES
1993 Klein Rascal
"...Because I don't know what I'm talking about..."
06-01-09 | 02:07 PM
#120
stringbreaker
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,463
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From: wa. State
Bikes: specialized crossroads hybrid 2006 Raleigh Cadent 2 1971 Schwinn Varsity, 1972 Schwinn Continental, 1977 Schwinn Volare (frame)
got a new bike! yay! 78' copper varsity spent about 4 hours the other day cleaning it, mostly the rims, chain and derailleurs, i managed to screw up the chain, but ill fix it when i figure out how, and i need to replace the axel bearings and the grip tape. changed up the tires and tubes too, they were stock tubes, from 78' seems a shame to throw them out.
spent about 4 hours the other day cleaning it, mostly the rims, chain and derailleurs, i managed to screw up the chain, but ill fix it when i figure out how, and i need to replace the axel bearings and the grip tape. changed up the tires and tubes too, they were stock tubes, from 78' seems a shame to throw them out.
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(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
(Life is too short to play crappy guitars) 2006 Raleigh Cadent 3.0, 1977 Schwinn Volare, 2010 Windsor tourist. ( I didn't fall , I attacked the floor)
06-01-09 | 07:56 PM
#123
PanGalacticGargleBlaster
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Smugglers Notch, Vermont
Bikes: Upright and Recumbent....too many to list, mostly Vintage.
Nah I like you better.
none taken.
Nice ride. Believe it or not I'm working on its exact cousin in Green...same baskets, and handle bars too.
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06-01-09 | 07:59 PM
#124
aka Tom Reingold
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
I just got my first Varsity a couple of weeks ago at the dump. It's hardly been ridden. I promise to post a picture soon.
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
06-01-09 | 08:03 PM
#125
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The bike pictured was a POS, not a nice ride at all. When the person came to buy it I tried to get them to give less, but they were clueless.
Seems to be a lot of that going around.
Got to go grind the cable guides off my Cinelli for the sleek look, l8r.