Schwinn Varsity Handlebar question

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01-12-09 | 11:08 PM

jotog

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Schwinn Varsity Handlebar question

I have a 1970 Schwinn Varsity, which has riser, or upright, bars with Schwinn grips that match the green paint. I am wondering if they weren't swapped, as all the Varsities I've seen have drops. Is it possible that this bike could have come with stock upright bars? Thanks.

01-13-09 | 12:42 AM

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Yes Schwinn did make Varsities with upright bars but could yours be a 1969? Working from memory here but I think the Varsity Tourist (upright bars) was replaced by the Suburban in 1970.

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01-13-09 | 04:59 AM

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Here's the catalog for 1968. They came in the version you describe. In a way, they were a 10 speed version of a Collegiate with 27" wheels--- which morphed into the Suburban as KerryP has mentioned.