Joseph B.’s 1973 Schwinn Varsity With Comfort Saddle

Posted

Today’s OTS is Joseph B.’s 1973 Schwinn Varsity with Super Deluxe Gel Comfort Saddle (SDGCS).  This ’73 is nearly identical to Josh’s ’74 Varsity from last week, only Joe chose a space-age saddle over a space-age water bottle.

joe-1973-schwinn-varsity-01.jpg

joe-1973-schwinn-varsity-02.jpgjoe-1973-schwinn-varsity-05.jpgjoe-1973-schwinn-varsity-04.jpgjoe-1973-schwinn-varsity-03.jpg

New alloy front wheel, new Avenir saddle, new ‘rat-trap’ pedals – even new “Campus Green” handlebar tape I found on Ebay.

Thanks Joseph

Related posts:

  1. Patrick’s 1978 Schwinn Continental II
  2. Viktor T.’s 1950s Crescent “Pepita” Racer
  3. Steve H.’s Nishiki Century
  4. Robert B’s 80s Schwinn Sprint
  5. Hugh’s Double Shot of Schwinness
  • Dan

    Niiiiiice!

    • Joseph B.

      Thanks Dan. It took a lot of work. The front wheel couldn’t be repaired & had to be replaced.

  • Patrick

    Jospeh…question for you…I have a 1974 Varsity (I think it’s a 74)…and often when I shift gears it will pop out of gear and go back to my original gear…do you have this problem? Any suggestions? New chain? New derailer?

    Thanks 🙂

  • Joe B.

    Patrick… Sounds like a simple adjustment to either the front or rear derailleur, whichever is the problem. If it’s the rear, the cable may be too lose also. Got a good bike shop close by? Plenty of “how to’s” on the Internet…

    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=derailleur+adjustment&aq=0&oq=Derailleur+adj

  • Dave

    WOW!!! that is a Gorgeous bike! I am in the process of rebuilding a 79′ Continental. However, I will use upgraded components (still keeping the friction shift) Your bike is a wonderful inspiration! Thank You

  • Dave Morris

    Where did you get the cool rear cargo rack?