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90wreck 07-10-09 03:41 PM

Why??????
 
I just picked up my 74 Varsity in Tiffin, Oh.
(it was listed on CL and my friend scored it for me)
He said it was in great shape....When I saw it I crapped.
It was a rust bucket and tires were flat.
Brought it home and put air in the tires....They held.
Gave the componenets/nuts and bolts a WD40 wash(I know..sorry).
Made a few adjustments and took the bike out for a ride and I loved it.:love:
I have a few nice classic/vintage bike around, but this old varsity stole my heart.
BTW, I do not plan on detailing the bike as I need this one for Va. Beach at the end of the month.(I hope nobody has a keen eye and a good set of bolt cutters there).
To boot, there is a red Tiffin Police bike license sticker on it with the number 0666...:eek:
Here is the Lime green Devil......why do I like this bike so much?
Is it the green, or the devil? :D
\I stole the joker in the spokes idea from a pic I saw here and put some small gold 666 numbers on the top tube for kicks. Those that have seen it like it
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Varsity002.jpg

John E 07-10-09 03:45 PM

That really doesn't look too bad, and the most rusted parts are also the most expendable -- the overweight steel rims and Ashtabula crank. Old Varsinentals do have very nice road manners, although the weight becomes noticeable on a steep climb or a fast sprint.

Bianchigirll 07-10-09 04:20 PM

just remember to most people a bike in "great shape" means the tires hold air and the pedals go around.

90wreck 07-10-09 04:54 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
You have me curious, but the link is not working.
What is it?

gerv 07-10-09 06:42 PM


Originally Posted by 90wreck (Post 9256194)

The main thing is that it's green. When I see a green bike, I want it.

tolfan 07-11-09 08:58 AM

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q...e/HPIM0924.jpg
Lets see if this works

Rabid Koala 07-11-09 09:32 AM

I like lime green Schwinns.

I had a lime green Sting Ray as a kid, and the future Mrs. K had a lime green Varsity when we met.


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