(Very, very small) '72 Schwinn Varsity - Refurbish/Refinish Project
08-24-14, 10:32 PM
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Great looking bike now, so perhaps the OP will share the paint finishing and graphics details.
08-24-14, 11:13 PM
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You are right, it only weighs 36-1/2lbs. <g>
08-25-14, 07:23 PM
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I know, the proportions of this thing are pretty interesting. You almost can't tell it is tiny, and then you see the crankset... haha
08-25-14, 10:13 PM
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Besides the smaller frame and wheels it also has a smaller saddle, handlebars and even the crank arms are shorter, but the chainrings remained the same as on the full-sized models. With the combined chainguard it does look huge!
08-26-14, 06:29 PM
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I gave one of those for the scrap pile at the bike coop this past weekend and it sure felt like 40 pounds when I was hefting it into the back of my truck.
08-30-14, 11:53 PM
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Your after version looks spectacular.
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08-31-14, 04:59 AM
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Well done Spooky! That thing looks great.
My first big bike mechanic project was a Varsity as well, watch out it's addicting! Since my first varsity project a couple years ago I've bought/sold and overhauled/rebuilt well over 20 bikes ranging from low end to high end. I love how I learn new things with each bike. I've come full circle and have recently come into an overwhelming desire to own a varsity again. I just purchased this, a '72 Kool Lemon specimen and it will be getting cleaned up soon:
Since you like small bikes maybe you will appreciate this one I recently found as well. A 1984 specialized Stumpjumper with 24" wheels, it is in very nice condition but will be getting some fresh grease and polish as well:
My first big bike mechanic project was a Varsity as well, watch out it's addicting! Since my first varsity project a couple years ago I've bought/sold and overhauled/rebuilt well over 20 bikes ranging from low end to high end. I love how I learn new things with each bike. I've come full circle and have recently come into an overwhelming desire to own a varsity again. I just purchased this, a '72 Kool Lemon specimen and it will be getting cleaned up soon:
Since you like small bikes maybe you will appreciate this one I recently found as well. A 1984 specialized Stumpjumper with 24" wheels, it is in very nice condition but will be getting some fresh grease and polish as well:
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