Got a Varsity? Lets See it
06-01-09 | 08:07 PM
#126
PanGalacticGargleBlaster
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From: Smugglers Notch, Vermont
Bikes: Upright and Recumbent....too many to list, mostly Vintage.
to each his own dude. I consider it a pretty nice bike...2 wheels, looks like it rolls and gets from point A to B...
protip: Give the Vice Grips a go if you can't get in there with the angle grinder
or just go the whole hog
protip: Give the Vice Grips a go if you can't get in there with the angle grinder
or just go the whole hog
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06-01-09 | 08:54 PM
#128
PanGalacticGargleBlaster
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From: Smugglers Notch, Vermont
Bikes: Upright and Recumbent....too many to list, mostly Vintage.
aaaAAAaaaaYYyyyyy yayyayaaaaaaAa!
Ah i'm a crappy singer..but i am fluid more fluid than Jeff Beck
Sorry I'll stop hijacking this thread now.
Ah i'm a crappy singer..but i am fluid more fluid than Jeff Beck
Sorry I'll stop hijacking this thread now.
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06-01-09 | 09:06 PM
#129
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06-01-09 | 09:09 PM
#130
PanGalacticGargleBlaster
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From: Smugglers Notch, Vermont
Bikes: Upright and Recumbent....too many to list, mostly Vintage.
Oh Terry Bozzio....I'll give you my lips just promise **CENSORED***
whoops! can't say that in mixed company
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06-01-09 | 09:18 PM
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06-01-09 | 09:28 PM
#132
PanGalacticGargleBlaster
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From: Smugglers Notch, Vermont
Bikes: Upright and Recumbent....too many to list, mostly Vintage.
Does that say its 600% better than average grease? 600%! lofty claims although maybe Thats why those Varsities are still rolling...
heck yes I do.
600%! lofty claims although maybe Thats why those Varsities are still rolling...
Want to try some 60's FZ esoterica?
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06-01-09 | 09:53 PM
#133
You gonna eat that?
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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
Ah, a "Varsity Tourist." Much like the vision I have for my Varsity. I'm part way there; baskets are on.
I have some tourist bars but no brake levers. I ordered the Pyramid levers from Niagara Cycle and they should be here soon.
I have some tourist bars but no brake levers. I ordered the Pyramid levers from Niagara Cycle and they should be here soon.
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06-02-09 | 07:35 AM
#134
Uff Da!
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I was watching that on ebay but couldn't justify the shipping charge. I would have paid a lot more than $34 though.
My Radiant Green '62 is on page 1 of this thread.
06-02-09 | 07:56 AM
#135
PanGalacticGargleBlaster
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From: Smugglers Notch, Vermont
Bikes: Upright and Recumbent....too many to list, mostly Vintage.
I located the wood last weekend, and I'm building it this weekend... a Cedar Picnic Basket top for those Wald Baskets....I have the same ones on my Varsity only I krylon'd em gloss white.
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06-02-09 | 01:29 PM
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Pyramid Tire 27 x 1-1/4 Black Tread / Gum Wall Road HP90 K35
https://www.niagaracycle.com/product_...ducts_id=12258
not sure if they're any good, figure they're decent, werent expensive
https://www.niagaracycle.com/product_...ducts_id=12258
not sure if they're any good, figure they're decent, werent expensive
06-02-09 | 01:34 PM
#137
Pedal pusher...
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06-02-09 | 02:19 PM
#138
You gonna eat that?
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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
06-02-09 | 04:48 PM
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Nice catch!
I was watching that on ebay but couldn't justify the shipping charge. I would have paid a lot more than $34 though.
My Radiant Green '62 is on page 1 of this thread.
I was watching that on ebay but couldn't justify the shipping charge. I would have paid a lot more than $34 though.
My Radiant Green '62 is on page 1 of this thread.
That's a beautiful green '62. The paint on mine is pretty nice, although that checkerboard design on the seat tube is powdery and would come off in a stiff breeze. I'm going to give it a good (and careful) wash and then clearcoat the graphics to preserve them (I hope).
Hate to admit, but my plan is to get this bike in good riding condition, keeping it as original as possible, and then flip it. It's too small for me.
james,
how did you get the bottom bracket out of the bike?
how did you get the bottom bracket out of the bike?
Edit -- the left side, (non drive side) pedal is also reverse thread....
Last edited by jamesl; 06-03-09 at 07:37 AM.
06-02-09 | 04:58 PM
#142
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
Yeah, those one-piece cranks are excellent to work on, especially the Schwinn ones! But it's also where half the bike's weight is. OK, not half, but it's surprisingly heavy.
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06-02-09 | 05:03 PM
#143
PanGalacticGargleBlaster
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From: Smugglers Notch, Vermont
Bikes: Upright and Recumbent....too many to list, mostly Vintage.
There's always the old 3 piece conversion...nothing says devotion like a 30 pound Varsity with a crank conversion.
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06-03-09 | 07:32 AM
#144
Uff Da!
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Your point is well taken though.
My '62 is not exactly a joy to ride!
The geometry feels really weird after riding more modern bikes.
06-03-09 | 08:00 AM
#146
stringbreaker
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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 the Continental down to 28 lbs before installing a rack and a couple of lights. Rides like a limo. SMOOOOOTTTTTHHHH 
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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)
06-24-09 | 11:11 PM
#148
You gonna eat that?
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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."
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."
06-25-09 | 12:40 AM
#149
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
Outstanding work! Looks like you polished everything. Darn, they had nice chrome on those bikes.
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Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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