1974 Schwinn Varsity Single Speed Hot Rod
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Looks great !
your going to get tired of that bar position quick atleast you can change it quickly unlike my bar tape...
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Looks awesome but those plastic pedals got to go!
Very cool project. I have been seeing a few of these fat tire Varsity builds and like them. I am thinking about picking one up and building around a 700c 2 speed kickback coaster wheelset. It has to have cream tires, though.
I may have a line on a 1910s-1920s frame which would be built into something of similar form. The idea is to have an antique frame with classically styled, modern components to make a rider. The issue with that is cost and a Varsity would be a reasonable alternative on the cheap since its overall styling and geometry are not all that distant from early 20th century bikes.
I may have a line on a 1910s-1920s frame which would be built into something of similar form. The idea is to have an antique frame with classically styled, modern components to make a rider. The issue with that is cost and a Varsity would be a reasonable alternative on the cheap since its overall styling and geometry are not all that distant from early 20th century bikes.
I agree. I never really looked at a Varsity until I found this one. It was in pretty rough shape but just right for What I needed it for. I gave it a test rid last night and I really like the way it feels. I have never rode a bike with balloon tires so it was a cool experience.
I am still going to put a few "graphics" on it and am contemplating a head and tail light setup.
I am still going to put a few "graphics" on it and am contemplating a head and tail light setup.
Compared to the Brit bikes with loose ballsets and the cottered crank the Varsity type with the easy cages balls, etc. is a snap to work on, even with a 3pc crank.
Yeah, its not a lugged frame, but they seem to last forever and the lines are classic straightbar triangle. Maybe we should have a Varsity 'build off'?
Yeah, its not a lugged frame, but they seem to last forever and the lines are classic straightbar triangle. Maybe we should have a Varsity 'build off'?
Working on the number plate.
Designed a number plate on the computer and printed it out and cut it for a test fit.
Tracing onto the sheet metal.
Rough Cut.
Grinded and sanded on it a little.
Holes drilled and test mounted.
Back side.
Ready for powdercoat.
Ding!
Let it cool then applied white Vinyl outline to it. Decided to mount on other side. Now waiting on rest of other vinyl to come in.
Designed a number plate on the computer and printed it out and cut it for a test fit.
Tracing onto the sheet metal.
Rough Cut.
Grinded and sanded on it a little.
Holes drilled and test mounted.
Back side.
Ready for powdercoat.
Ding!
Let it cool then applied white Vinyl outline to it. Decided to mount on other side. Now waiting on rest of other vinyl to come in.
