Recent content by LACABikeGuy.55

$150 shipped to CA? Did it sell? That’s a screaming deal.

I have seen a few good bikes that you have posted over the past few years but haven’t made the drive to visit. Do you have any other Rat Rod deals?

Awesome picture!

I’m definitely doing the Varsity like a King Sting. I installed an old Araya 7X wheel set with a new Shimano 7C rear hub and it’s not working well. This is my first time using one and it’s a good chance I did something wrong. It slips in and out of gears. I could use a bit of advice.

I’ll buy the decals if you are willing to let go.

The guy said he was attempting to do a King Sting replica. I might try to finish it. The brakes are beautiful but the bars don’t make the cut. I need King Sting bars or something similar. I’m on the lookout.

Yes it’s the first one I’ve seen. It’s kinda cool.

Thank you. Do you think the Dia-Compe brakes were stock on the Deluxe Varsity?

I picked it up on Etsy. There’s a guy in there and he has a store called DollarMotorcycle. He’s in France and is a biker. He purchased the bikes from the original owner. The owner received the bike on his 10th bday. It was 1983. I have spent a little time online and found the Cinzia...

When you are willing to drive a few hours, the chance of finding something amazing increases by a lot. Leaving Los Angeles or any area with large numbers of bike enthusiasts is the only way to get a great deal. I don’t do it often enough. Yesterday, I went for 6 hour round trip. When I...

Very Nice!

I sent you a direct message. Thank you, Eric

Updated images. I found a nice Italian seat.

I appreciate your correction on the brakes. The original owner said he received it on his 10th bday. 1983.

This 24” Schwinn is a really nice bike for young person. Steel Araya with a coaster brake.