Bradley G’s 1978 Schwinn Varsity

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Bradley G’s 1978 Schwinn Varsity.

1978 Schwinn Varsity, Got it for a song from a neighbor. Was in rough but rideable shape when I got it. Cleaned the crap out of it, New STA TRU alloy rims, custom 13-28t 5 speed freewheel, cork/gel handlebar tape, Raleigh “shorty” fenders. Other than that bike is original. The rims made the biggest difference, who says you can’t keep up on a Varsity?

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  • Trailer Park Cyclist

    I had that same rack on my ’81 Le Tour when she came to live with me. I swear that thing is on upside down.
    But that’s a Nice Bike, Brad. I find the lack of braze ons liberating. Once you get up the courage to use stainless hose clamps and zip ties, the sky is the limit.

    • Rstrait7288

      you’re right…it is upside down….I’ve used at least 50 racks on my many bicycles…….yes nice bike….

      • http://www.facebook.com/bradley.greene Bradley Greene

        The rack isn’t vintage, and trust me… It’s on the right way! (the mouse-trap mechanism only works facing up!) The bracket is kind of strange… I have since changed the bracket out for something that mounts the rack to where the brakes are attached vs. the seat post…