Is it bad form to Drew a Varsity?
03-26-10 | 09:35 PM
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I have heard other forums posters advocating removal of braze-ons for lower end bikes such as UO-8's. I would think a Varsity is even lower end, so chop away! Just don't cut so deeply that you damage the frame tubes.
03-27-10 | 07:36 AM
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03-27-10 | 09:27 AM
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Well I guess the votes are in... So... anyway I only want to remove the kickstand bracket as I am not looking to fixie or SS this one but was still wondering
03-27-10 | 10:28 AM
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Plus, it makes a great place to stash your blunts.
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03-27-10 | 10:35 AM
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Why not just remove the kickstand and leave the bracket? It supports the chainstays and lessens flexing.
Blunts no more for me bossman! I need what mush I have left...
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Just before you posted I removed it. But left an small amount of the top where it is welded to the stays to retain just what you were thinking!
Blunts no more for me bossman! I need what mush I have left...
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Just before you posted I removed it. But left an small amount of the top where it is welded to the stays to retain just what you were thinking!
03-27-10 | 11:18 AM
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Removing a kickstand bracket is not the same as amputating a derailleur hanging tab.
I simply removed the kickstand itself from the Varsity I briefly owned. That was my second-best improvement, after the aluminum rims.
Other guilt-free changes I made: 1) downtube shift levers (shim required, of course); 2) removal of both pie plates; 3) replacement of 5-speed 14-17-20-24-28 freewheel w/ 6-speed 14-16-18-21-24-28; 4) removal of suicide brake handles; 5) KoolStop brake pads; 6) replacement of front pedal reflectors w/ toeclips. I turned it into a surprisingly decent commuter.
I simply removed the kickstand itself from the Varsity I briefly owned. That was my second-best improvement, after the aluminum rims.
Other guilt-free changes I made: 1) downtube shift levers (shim required, of course); 2) removal of both pie plates; 3) replacement of 5-speed 14-17-20-24-28 freewheel w/ 6-speed 14-16-18-21-24-28; 4) removal of suicide brake handles; 5) KoolStop brake pads; 6) replacement of front pedal reflectors w/ toeclips. I turned it into a surprisingly decent commuter.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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03-27-10 | 11:55 AM
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When it comes to a Varsity, any reasonable weight reduction is a good move.
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03-27-10 | 01:35 PM
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I like the way you think. BTW, the kickstand bracket takes the place of the chain stay bridge -- do not remove the bracket.
As for the OP's original question: Some Varsities have collector value, but most are only worth a few bucks. Let your imagination run wild.
As for the OP's original question: Some Varsities have collector value, but most are only worth a few bucks. Let your imagination run wild.
03-27-10 | 01:49 PM
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+1 Unfortunately, that kickstand mount is also the chainstay bridge. So I would keep it, after removing the kickstand itself of course.
03-27-10 | 08:29 PM
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To fill the gaping hole, a chrome handlebar end cap fits almost perfectly. I never shook it out on several rides. I recommend
the metal one for the best results.,,,,BD
the metal one for the best results.,,,,BD
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03-27-10 | 11:35 PM
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03-28-10 | 01:39 AM
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