Pawn Shop Find 1971 Schwinn Varsity
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Got the 1971 Sierra Brown Varsity at a local Pawn Shop, needed tires and tubes, brake pads, inner cables for drive train and brakes, when I got it 4 years ago, I was not restoring bikes or have the tools to service them, so I took them to my local bike shop to get them tuned up and functional.
After the initial clean up and servicing, the bike got parked and did not get much attention as I acquired my present collection, and now I was able to circle back and revisit the Varsity for some TLC, glad I did 😏👍🚲🏡 For That 70's Schwinn stuff contact me that70sschwinn@gmail.com - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
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Hy and greetings from Germany! What a nice bike and you turned it on its best again! The chrome is shiny, that’s the style of that time. I’m born in 1968, so I was three years old when this bike was built! Have a nice day and keep on spinning 🚴😘👍🌞🍀😎
Thank you mate! I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching 👍🔧
This was my first road bike I ever owned. I bought it brand new at the only bicycle shop in town. This was in Anchorage Alaska 1971, I was 14 years old. I just loved this bicycle. Mine was green with the same kind of handlebar tape only green. Thanks for bringing back some beautiful memories. You do fine work. I also wanted to mention, that I bought my first varsity for 96 dollars. I thought at the time it was a staggering amount of money.
Awesome bike story, The Campus Green with the translucent bar tape was a beautiful look 👍I bet you loved that bike as you rolled her out of the Schwinn dealership and you know $96 bucks back then was a lot of money 🤔💰🏷$96 in 1971 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $727.77 today, an increase of $631.77 over 52 years.
Thanks for watching 👍👍🔧🔧
1971 I was 16 and riding my brown 69 varsity. Now I have a brown 72 varsity. Looks so cool and rides so smooth. Love the video.
Very cool! Thanks for watching👍🔧
A 1974 any Schwinn 10 speed would be an awesome find for me. 23 or a 25 inch frame. I was 17 and my last year of high school. Guess I favor that year a little It was a very good year for me. Aw to be young again. Wonder channel. Thanks as always for sharing. 👍🚴
My collection includes several 1974 models, I was in 9th grade and had no bike 😐🏡 By that year, the 23" and 25" frames were only offered on the made in Japan Le Tour, all the Chicago frames were offered in even numbers 20 22" 24" 26"
Thanks for watching the channel, I believe nostalgia is what motivated my collection.
bikehistory.org/catalogs/1974.html
Several years ago, I passed on buying a green Varsity. It had three items…turkey levers, stem shifters, and an Ashtabula crank…that made me turn up my nose at it. After watching your vid, I realize how foolish I was to be such a snob! It was like $50. I’d like another shot at that one. And in 71 I was doing poorly in college. Changed a few things attitude-wise and graduated. Went on to grad school eventually, but that’s another story…
These mass produced old steel frames bikes were easy to overlook as European and Japanese manufacturers offered lighter frames with better components during the early 70's bike boom. As years passed these old bikes became a nostalgic touch point for many guys that were kids when these bike were new, now they are very collectible based on their colors and year manufactured. Many are being restored to like new condition and will certainly be enjoyed for another 50 years to come.😏🚲🏃♂️🏡
These bikes fly it’s so fun to ride em
I agree, very agile for their time👍👍🔧🔧
Great job. ‘71 I was 6 years old but in ‘77 my friends and I were building schwinns and by ‘78 we all had KRATES 😁 ‘83 I had a ‘. 68 charger R/T then by ‘86 I got a
‘69 ROAD RUNNER 440 4spd with a 4:10 Dana axel . And let’s not even get in to the music of the era .
Van Halen , guns and roses,
Sugar hill , RunDmc , Gap band
Soul train ,cbgb limelight , fountain ave drag racing BROOKLYN N.Y.
BIG UP !!!!!
Nice👍I'm a little older but it looks like we enjoyed the same music and the Mopars.I had a 1972 Challenger and my brother had the 440-6 Cuda with the Shaker Hood as well as the AAR 340-6 and a very quick 1968 Road Runner, he Still has the 1970 orange 440-6 Cuda, paid 23K in 1975 and now worth big bucks😏💰💰💰💰 Tha 1968 Charger R/T was sure a sweet Mopar👍🚗
That 70's Schwinn Vintage Bike Channel Very awesome cars.
Last summer I found a 1953 schwinn Hornet 🐝 on Craig’s list only a half hour from me the great part is other then being a straight bar frame with the tank it was made for EXCELCIOR AS STIPULATED BY THE HEAD BADGE, and as you know
Ignaz Schwinn owned both HENDERSON and EXCELCIOR
MOTORCYCLE COMPANIES.
Signing out as RON with 8 vintage Schwinns in the shop .
@@ronalddauro563 Nice! that '53 Hornet sounds pretty valuable👍💰
Nice Find👍🚲🏡
Born in 1960 i saved up my $ from my paper route and in 73/74 bought a brand new campus green varsity for $92.95 at Buena Park Schwinn . Later on it was stolen because I didn’t lock it and my heart sunk. Fast forward a couple of months ago i was on eBay and bought an orange varsity for less than $150 and ive been slowly taking it apart and putting it back together. Still remember how its put together after all these years. Almost done , just cleaned up the paint , and cleaned and regreased the moving parts. Going to look great , almost done
Very cool! still remember the Schwinn dealer and price👍 I know that feeling of getting your bike stolen😥
Have fun with your project, I have a 1973 Sunset Orange too and I love that color, Thanks for watching👍🔧
@@that70sschwinn Still have my original owners book that would be hanging from the handlebars of every new schwinn
I found one in a dumpster and stripped it down, removed all paint (what was left on it was minimal) and reassembled with a Bendix yellow-band 2-speed kickback coaster brake rear wheel. With an Ideale leather saddle it was my ride through grad school and beyond, until stolen off the porch. Learned a lot in the process, and still miss that easy-to-ride bike.
Nice codification.😏👍🔧🚲..too bad it got jacked🤨🏡🚗
Thanks for watching
Another top job👍."1971 i was nineteen....
Nice 👍🔧🚲
Thanks for this. I had this exact bike when I was 11-16. My older sisters had brown & green varsity's - I made one working brown one from the parts. It was nice to see one that looked just like the old girl.
Glad to hear the bike triggered a nostalgic thought 👨🚲👨👩👦🏡
Thanks for watching 👍🔧
Beautiful!
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧
I just got one from Goodwill for $30. Excellent condition, no rust and getting new high quality Kenda tires and Goodyear tire tubes!
Great find and awesome price, the S-6 wheel set is worth around $150 alone in good condition👍
@@that70sschwinn Thank you, it’s a 1972 Schwinn Varsity in Sierra Brown. Made in Chicago. It looks like it’s been garage kept and barley ridden.
Also how do they normally ride compared to like a modern Walmart bike? I’m assuming better.
@@Daa253 You will notice agility, response and super smooth ride based on the steel frame and weight keeping you form getting pushed off the road by passing cars.
@@Daa253 Those are the best finds, I bet it has the original translucent sierra brown tape, enjoy the ride👍👍
Great job as always sir! It’s always a pleasure to see your work.
Thank you Michel! glad you liked it and thanks for stopping by for a look👍🚲
I hadn't done anything with bicycles for a number of years. So this year I bought a 1971 Schwinn Varsity in Kool Lemon, then my Brother just bought a 1970 Schwinn Continental in Sierra Brown. I added a vintage Koba rear rack and vintage IKU speedometer to mine. I, like you did, had to get a different seat. Take care!
Nice! Great colors and models, sounds like you got a nice ride! I had the stingray speedometer on this one but it was getting caught up in the spokes
Thanks for watching!😏👍🚲🔧
I was 4 in ‘71. 😄. I love the brown color on that bike, it seems like the least chosen ones when they were new are now the highest sought after ones now. 💯💯
I agree, this understated classic color looks so cool and almost like a Police Interceptor vehicle 😁🚲🚔 Hope you having a good Holiday weekend!
That 70's Schwinn Vintage Bike Channel I am for sure! Next weekend will be my first weekend in many years that I’m not working so now I can start working on the bike and being on the lookout for others, you have peaked my interest for sure! All the best to you.
I can't imagine anyone selling a brown bike today except surly... the 70s was a wild time
Indeed it was, the sierra brown was an understated color in a pool of bright 70's colors like Kool Orange, Lime Green, Kool Lemon and other classic pastel shades of blue and green, It was a popular dad color 😏👍🚲👪🏡
I had one just like for junior and part of my senior high life. It was brown looks just like yours i this video. I wish now I had it back.
Glad the bike took you back in time 😏🚲🏡 You were one of the lucky ones that got to experience these beauties when they were new... Thanks for Watching👍
I just bought a 1970 Schwinn Varsity and am starting to rebuild it. I too had one as a teenager. So I am very excited to relive some memories as I ride it. Fifty years old in it is running smooth
Nice! 1970 was Schwinn's 75 year Diamond Jubilee Celebration, it was also the last year the Varsity got the Made in Chicago, Schwinn Quality seat tube wrap decal. See catalog link below. I have 2, including a rare white Varsity. Good luck with you project and thanks for watching👍🔧🚲
bikehistory.org/catalogs/1970.html
@@that70sschwinn Thank you mine is the white one too.
@@martincarson9610 No way! that is so cool, the white is a one year color and are hard to find, it took me 2 years to finally find one after I saw the color listed in the 1970 catalog, I had never seen one and went looking for one. Here is the video where I show the bike as found
th-cam.com/video/rQOI0hIMo5g/w-d-xo.html
One of my viewers sent me some image of his super clean example
Take a look here... Congrats on the 1970 White Varsity 😏👍🚲th-cam.com/channels/N2s93dTyzLwV30rmuXfXdg.htmlcommunity?lb=UgxRYaU-4j1DlEm1wn14AaABCQ
@@that70sschwinn I have that exact bike. I recently took
a trip to Washington. Prior to the trip I determined to buy a Schwinn ten speed like one I rode as a child (now 61 years old). As I looked on the internet I saw this bike. As soon as I saw the decal made in Chicago I knew this was the bike! I picked it up for $50.00! Can you tell me where to look for parts as I need to replace some items. I also want to keep it “original.” I live in Tennessee.
@@martincarson9610 I find all my parts on eBay, you can type just about any part by name in the search bar and you will see several examples to consider, I usually search for days until I find the perfect part at the best price, here is an example of a search I did on eBay, by simply typing Schwinn Varsity Bike parts, see result by clicking on the link below.
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1311&_nkw=schwinn+varsity+bike+parts&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=schwinn+varsity+derailure&_osacat=0
Another job well done! looks great!
Good to see you😁 Glad you liked it and Thanks for stopping by👍🚲🔧
"Where were you in '71?" I was riding an AMF 3-speed and occasionally borrowing my brother's Varsity, like the one you feature, except it was dark green. He ultimately sold it to me because he bought a Continental. He kept the Continental for decades after he stopped riding it, until a few years ago I got him to give it to me and it's what I ride regularly today. What you say about the "Cadillac ride" is true. They're smooth. Nice video.
Very nice 🚶♂️🚲🏡 great days gone by but the memories of our best times never fade... Thanks for sharing and glad you liked the content😏👍🚲
Just got my hands on a 1972 vintage Schwinn Varsity, In the cool lemon color.
One of my favorite colors, nice find 👍 Thanks for watching 🔧🚲
Loved the bike.
I just finished a 83 Miyata.
Just starting to bring back a r1000 Cannondale 1998.
Thanks for showing the Schwinn
Thanks! Sounds like you are staying busy with some sweet rides👍🚲🚲🔧
Thanks for watching 👌🚲
Love it man ! I own many varsity’s ! Have been buying frames and costomizing them!
Very cool👍 would love to see some of your work, if you like, you can send images to my channel at that70sschwinn@gmail.com Thanks for watching
nice
Thanks Dave 👍🔧🚲
This is the exact bike I bought in 1971 as a 12 year old kid and It was my main mode of transportation until i got my drivers license 4 years later. I particularly wanted the Sierra brown color and loved the Schwinn brand. My previous bike was a Schwinn Typhoon Stingray single speed which was virtually indestructible. When you mentioned the translucent bar tape it suddenly jolted memories of how many times I had replaced the bar tape. Just one thing though. I saw you chose gum wall tires but I am pretty sure the Varsity did not have gum wall tires, the next model up the Continental had gum walls. OK, so challenge accepted... I am now on the search to find a 1971 Sierra brown Schwinn Varsity to start my own Schwinn collection and what better way to start than to get the one that started it.
Great bike stories! I was happy to find the original bar tape as it brought back memories from my childhood too. Great time to start a collection! I started my early 70's collection in 2014 and started with 4 Varsity bikes, then I decided to get every model in the lightweight category, I presently own at least one, starting with the '74 Varsity, '74 Continental, '74 Sprint, '72 Super Sport, '74 Le Tour, '77 Superior, '71 Sports Tourer, 1973 World Voyageur, '77 Volare and '72 Paramount. You are correct, the entry level Varsity was not offered with gum wall tires in 1971 or 1972, however, in the mid 60's they offered the Varsity Tourist that did have the option. In 1973 the catalog featured beautiful images of the Varsity with gum walls. Here is the 1973 Catalog description, pretty cool. Looks like Schwinn decided to dress up the old work horse
1973 Schwinn Varsity Sport
Selected features and equipment usually found on bikes costing much more. Diamond style carbon steel frame, Twin-Stik gear shift controls, 10 speed derailleur, 38 to 100 gear, 27" x 1 1/4" gumwall tires, drop handlebars, and dual position brake levers. Four frame sizes. Wt. 38 - 41 lbs., depending on frame size.
Colors: Kool Lemon, Sunset Orange, or Campus Green.
@@that70sschwinn Now that I found Schwinn catalogs online I realize I must have bought a 1970 model as I distinctly remember fantasizing while thumbing through the 1970 Schwinn catalog. This was the catalog Schwinn went to Knott's Berry Farm to do their catalog photo shoot. From that catalog I decided on the Varsity Sport in Sierra Brown. Today I started my Schwinn collection. I picked up a 1971 24" Varsity Sport in Orange. The bike is all original except the rear tire. The paint is at the point to either keep it as is and touch up bare metal spots (I assume "Orange" is somewhat rare as it was only offered in 1971) or do a re-paint. My question is would I do more harm than good (value-wise) if I re-paint the bike a totally different color. If I re-paint it I will definitely go with Sierra Brown. Do you have any thoughts on this? Also today I picked up a Mizutani Super Seraph 10 speed from probably the mid to late 70's. This bike is a Japanese brand and the bike is already in really good condition. Along with the 1980 Raleigh Super Record I am currently riding now gives my collection a bike from America, England and Japan all in the 70's-ish.
The one thumbs down must be the guy that lost this bike to the pawn shop!
Beautiful restoration. In 71
In late '71, I was 5. Learned how to ride a bike in '78 and received a brand new (prepare to be jealous) Silver Huffy Strider 21" ten-speed with 24" wheels from JC Penney. It had to have set my mom back $125. Had it until the downtube snapped above the crank for the third and last time. Into ebiking now.
@@AntPorr Very cool memories of the Huffy 👲🚲🙋♀️🏡
i just picked up a bike today
identical to this one for $80 on offerup
Nice find!👍
Nice video; great video! My wife still has hers which she bought new, though it hasn't been used in 40+ years. It's in good shape, but obviously needs a cleaning and tune-up. Not sure if a normal bike shop is a good option for that.
Thanks Paul! Glad you liked the video, the bike sounds like the kind of bike collectors look for, original owner, original parts and stored in good shape.
Any local bike shop should be able to service the bike, I would imagine all bearings may need to be overhauled as seen on this video. You can easily wipe the bike down, polish the chrome and make her look as good as new. I took my first Varsity to a local bike shop after I shinned it up, the shop guys and customers got a kick out of seeing the vintage Campus Green beauty roll in, they loved it and did a great job servicing the bike, I think they felt like they were contributing to the preservation of an iconic vintage Schwinn road bike 😏🚲👨👨👧 Thanks for watching and good luck with your project👍🔧
I just bought a 71 Shwinn Calente. It was in a storage building. It's red with white cables. I'm waiting on my new tires to come in. Can hardly wait to take it for a ride.
Nice 👍 Your Caliente is probably a 1978 based on the color you mentioned, it was offered in 1978 and 1979, I believe the Pacific Cycle Schwinn brought them back in the early 90's. Yours should have the front freewheeling crank-set along with the clicking shifters, here are some details from the 1978 catalog. see the entire catalog with link below. Let me know how your new tires work out👍🔧🚲
1978 schwinn caliente
FF front freewheeling system.
PPS Positron shift system.
Sure 10-speed shifting.
Exclusive frame construction.
Men's Models:
Model C20 (20" frame)........$156.95
Model C22 (22" frame)........$156.95
Model C24 (24" frame)........$156.95
Colors: Sky Blue, Flamboyant Red.
Specifications
Frame: Unique Schwinn design and construction, electro-forged Tubular front fork. Built-in Kickstand.
Wheels: Chrome plated tubular steel rims. Large flange front hub. 27" x 1 1/4" Schwinn Breeze Sport Touring gumwall tires.
Handlebar: Taped, chrome plated drop style.
Stem: Chrome plated, forged.
Crankset: Chrome plated, one piece forged steel. FF freewheeling.
Derailleur: Schwinn Approved GT-290 front. Position II rear.
Gears: 39-52 front. 14-17-20-24-28 rear. Exclusive Positron II fork stem mounted controls.
Brakes: Schwinn-Approved aluminum alloy side pulls with dual position levers.
Pedals: Rattrap, reflectorized.
Saddle: Spriing suspension with vinyl cover.
Weight: Approximately 37 lbs.
bikehistory.org/catalogs/1978.html
Correct! I bought my 1st new bike in 78.. Sky blue Caliente..new model! Stolen 2 yrs later!
@@sparkyguy66 Nice! too bad it got jacked😕
I remember getting my bike stolen at 14 right from my parents front yard🙆♂️🚘🏡
I was playing Donkey Kong in 7-eleven. Long walk home..
@@that70sschwinn the most I can tell about it by the bottom bracket serial number. The first 2 letters are GG. I don't know a lot about running the numbers. Learning what I can about them. I appreciate any info. I'm wanting to find another. I've enjoyed working on this one.
Where was I? Thats the year I learned to ride a bike.
Nice 👨🚲🏡
In 71 I was on a cool lemon Collegiate
Nice👍 I will get a Collegiate at some point, I almost got a real clean Coppertone
@@that70sschwinn thats awesome love your channel watching your channel I recently was inspired and bought a vintage 74 Varsity( lime )for the wife in fantastic condition bought it off eBay it was a reasonably local pickup took a short road trip to get it, not quite mint condition but close 100% original the lady I bought it from was the original owner. she won it in a raffle for Girl Scouts
@@eshskis1 I can imagine the condition, women's bikes are the cleanest bikes you can find based on how much better women take care of stuff. I have searched eBay for women bikes for wheel sets, handle bars and all components that regularly sell for more than the complete bike. Congrats to you and the wife on a nice find, specially the Lime Green, I just finished my 1977 Lime green Superior, very cool color! Thanks for sharing👍🚲👩
Our pawn shops here in NYC don't sell bikes period.
It may be because bikes are a vital commuter rider in a traffic congested big city, I bet bikes get pawned and sold immediately so you never see them, except for those pink kids bikes with white tires, every Pawn Shop has a few of those😂🚲
Thanks for watching 👍👍🔧🔧
@@that70sschwinn Wrong. The pawn shops here in NYC only deal in electronics, guitars, DVD players, jewelry and TV'S only. no bikes at all, you should contact a typical NYC pawn shop and they will tell you. And, Thank you for answering my reply.
@@michaelquinones-lx6ks Probably cause they take up to much space, the Pawnshop I got this one from only had 3 others.
@@that70sschwinn Maybe i should move out to where you live. And, Thanks again for your reply.
@@michaelquinones-lx6ks All the nice vintage finds are in the Midwest, South Florida sucks for vintage Schwinns
Another great video and story.. "Where were you in 71?" I was 14 and a recently diagnosed type one diabetic. Had I known then how well bicycling helps to maintain my glucose control I may have used that bargaining power to persuade my parents to buy me a new Schwinn when I got home from the hospital. LOL... BTW, I just ordered a Park Tool #PCS-4-2 repair stand. I notice you have a bar between the legs on the floor. Is that to keep it from collapsing?
Thank you... sounds like we grew up around the same era, hope you can stay on top of your diabetes with a sensible diet and staying active on your bike. Yes, I put the cross bar so when I pick it up to move around the shop, the legs stay in place. It also helps keeping the legs in place if you use a lot of force when working on the bike.
Thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧🏠
Hi I love your video, I was wondering if you ever heard of a World Traveler bicycle
Just in case, I just posted this reply on your other post, Thanks for watching 👍👍🔧🔧
Hi Frank, congrats on a rare one year model. If you google it, you will find it listed as a 1972 based on the SN, however they were offered only at the dealers in 1973 along with the World Voyageur and Le Tour, all made in Japan's Panasonic plant.
They came in 3 colors, Opaque Green, Opaque Blue and Kool Lemon, the green being the rarest. They used that color sparingly, I have a 1972 Super Sport in that color.
Here is the link to the Schwinn bike forum
www.schwinnbikeforum.com/SLDB/Details/dtail_7074.htm#1973worldtraveler
Here is an image I found online
www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/72-schwinn-world-traveler-bicycle-521480080
It's great watching these videos.What do you do with the bikes once you have restored them? Would you be interested in selling any of them?
Thanks, I restore and add to my collection, some are riders and some are kept indoors and covered for safe keeping. I have not sold any so far but with close to 45 I will be reaching a storage limit soon 🙄🚲 If I sell any of them, I would list then on eBay or sell locally to my neighbors that have made offers every time I do a photo shoot.🚲👨👩👦👦
Hello, I am restoring a 1970 Continental and have a question I hope you can help me with. I removed the gooseneck from the handlebars about a year ago and now am having a hard time getting it around the rams horn curve. If you have any tricks or advice that would be much appreciated!
Yes, the Continental handle bars have more contoured curvatures and can be tricky to slide in or out. You can pry the stem slightly with a flat screw driver to open the fitting and allow better slide through. You can also use a little grease on the curves. Make sure you don't scratch the chrome that will not be covered by the tape. Good luck with your project and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧
Thank you! Your a huge help
Where did you find translucent tape.
I have same bike,same color,same model 71”
Nice find sir
I did a quick search on eBay and found a roll, this is a hard color to find so I was surprised to find it with my first search, I know this seller from the Schwinn Bike forum, he has quality vintage products, take a look with the link below
This will look super cool on your bike
Thanks for watching👍👍🔧🔧
www.ebay.com/itm/234966126218?hash=item36b5128e8a:g:tjwAAOSwUXVi8T7m&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8H3Hn63Om2BkBxDertZT2URzB%2BOYbq8TAl4XcaEVFb1SQZ%2FVQPwy9K96cMXFgZS3C8J1penxMyp%2FeUHWb7xJqSFHtwdiEkJJXB6XAEg4jka%2FyidpGjCbPBbyL4nceDi%2FQ%2BH6bpYJzO37Xi8OfS%2BVLMDOYg8FjrPnwz2xb44uiEP%2B294is75G1TE%2FTNTsTs2Zu9MfPEKrwPpFzXjB%2Bw1AkMMNKM%2BXwwRrqB5%2FgMEC%2FAFerf2byGxVz5E1RDJLNrx1%2FGnb3iatjTXgboLQhBvsBDmpdlsw%2F1R0uEGLKLovXgG5IIxnNCI7p4qPHcmnM9Gggw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-qq3cTzYQ
Thank you for quick reply , ,much appreciated though.
@@alensejdinovic2659 Glad to help👍👍🔧🔧
I just recently picked up an old Schwinn road bike, it's pretty beat up, but I'm looking to restore it. If I were to send you a photo and the serial number, could you maybe tell me a little about it?
The serial number will identify the year and month manufactured, reply with SN color and if visible the decal model name such as Varsity Continental ... I may be able to provide some catalog detail.
@@that70sschwinn Hi and thank you! I ended up finding some info with some help on a facebook group, looks like I have a 87 Le tour. E730910
I got a old 77 schwinn. Frame has some rust. Do you think i should paint it the original color ? Or just leave it chipped and rusted ? Thank you.
It depends on what the bike is worth to you or if the bike is just going to be a rider. It's expensive and a lot of work to repaint a bike the right way. But you could strip around rusted areas, primer and paint with a color that is close to the original.
See video link for an example of a bike with rusty bottom bracket I touched up, Thanks for watching
th-cam.com/video/T9sE9rvUm-U/w-d-xo.html
@@that70sschwinn it’s a Schwinn Colligate blue. Not worth much. Paint is in bad shape. Someone left it in front of the bike shop I work at. Just wanted your thoughts. I ah know how to do it all. Just wanted your opinion.
@@frankreynoldsnh4798 Nice! in 1977 they offered the Colligate Tourist with fenders and touring handlebars, the Colligate Sport 5 speed with the dropdown bars as well as a chain guard. It sounds like you have the experience and resources the get her done right. The satisfaction of bringing one of these iconic Chicago beauties back to it's original glory is priceless, it would make a nice bike shop conversation piece.👍🔧🚲
Sweet bike. I just got 1969 Varsity in dark green. Now I need some handlebar wrap. Where do you get yours at?
Nice! I get all my stuff on eBay, here is an example of the Campus Green tape for $29.95, they are available for a little less but you may have to search daily to find for less. Thanks for Watching
www.ebay.com/itm/BICYCLE-HANDLE-BAR-TAPE-CAMPUS-GREEN-HUNT-WILDE-FIT-SCHWINN-VARSITY-OTHERS-NOS/151041812995?hash=item232acb2a03:g:8VgAAOSwuxFYuE~O
@@that70sschwinn thanks
I have a question for you. By doing a full restoration paint and all take away from the value of the bike? Or just a good cleaning and polish holds more value?
The value of a Varsity in great original condition would be more valuable than a painted refurbished Varsity. However, a well done restoration with exact factory paint and decals would be more valuable than a Varsity with bad original paint. I try to keep mine as original as possible and make them look as they did when they rolled off the Schwinn dealer sales floor. Thanks for watching 👍🔧
Thnx for responding and sharing your knowledge. I'm trying to build a small but unique collection.
@@addisablefitguy4838 That's the best way to go, focus on a theme or category that represents a group or series of any particular bike. I collect all the lightweight category Schwinn bikes, from the entry level Varsity to the high end Paramount. I also got all the years and colors of the 20" Muscle bikes Krate Sting-Ray series 1968-1973 a total of 7 colors. Send some pics of your collection to that70sSchwinn@gmail.com
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How do you decide which ones to paint and polish and those that aren't?
Yeah this is a great question would love the answer as well
I guess it depends on the color and how visible the damage is, this Sierra Brown hides small dings and a little wax brings out the natural beauty of the original paint. On the other hand, Opaque Blue, Kool Lemon Orange and other bright colors show dings and scratches a mile away, thus I try to make them look as pristine as possible without loosing the integrity of the original paint and decals.
Great question and thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧
I was wondering where you got the sierra brown tape, as I cannot find anywhere that has it
Yes, its a hard to find color, I found 2 rolls and got them as soon as I saw them, the best way to find some is to do daily searches on eBay with key words like "Schwinn Bar Tape" you can also include "sierra brown" I just found it on my 2nd search, it won't last long get it today
www.ebay.com/itm/234652369700?hash=item36a25f0324:g:tjwAAOSwUXVi8T7m&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsH6ciVCwmmviry3bBfCmM8l9iC%2FNl2eG6lveJIZqJQqOpgK37upGOb5PsDo3mgFOs66te6o1AU2jhQ4DIYk2yprXUQrutc%2BlUB6CXvhMcCxsEHeDcCC8drbnt8iUlclaefb7ObjJjdjvUpYnhTTuaA4UmMV%2BorZPADbxwmRXdm2Sh6L9r5YEM5gM9DcV4N0dlRauBWQUZdUiurMy8iVEAZHHHFnfspLpY52ywZMYC%2BUM%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR_yP0OWqYQ
@@that70sschwinn wow thanks for the link I’ve been needing new tape for my 72 varsity in sierra brown
@@alexlopez2248 Nice! let me know how it goes 👍👍🔧🔧
What brand of tires do you like?
Any good places to but bike parts?
I use Kenda 27 1/4 gum walls, they work but I have been looking for a better option as I find the gum wall being not perfectly circular around the perimeter. But for the money they do the job and have similar characteristics of the early 70's Schwinn Road bike tires. EBay is the best place to find vintage bike parts.
Thanks for watching👍🚲🔧
I tried gum wall tires on my old Schwinn to get that vintage look but I wasn't very satisfied with them eiher. The guys at the local bike shop recommended Continental Ultra Sport II tires, $20. Last time I looked you could get them on Amazon. They don't look as vintage as gumwall but I was going for performance more than looks, and I've been very happy with them. They ride and handle well and seem to be pretty durable.
hey, how do you change the gears on these types of bikes? how do you get the hang of each speed
would it be the same for a 1964 and 72 as well ?
Yes pretty much, the only difference is in 1964 they had the downtube friction shifters instead of at the quill stem
WHat is a 72 varsity in stick very good condition worth these days?
In very good condition and all original, can get $200 and up depending on what part of the US you are in, if you are in the Midwest near Chicago, they sell for less, based on volume produced and available options. Here is an eBay search I did for 1972 Varsity and pulled up a few examples, thanks for watching👍🚲
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=1972+varsity+schwinn&_sacat=0
What do you think of GP 5000 tires
They appear to be puncture resistant and have the gator skin thread that gives them a pretty sleek look, would not be period correct for my collection but nice tires... Thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧
Hey Buddy, is there anyway I can contact you through your email or something? Recently found a pretty beat up Schwinn varsity, I BELIEVE it might be this exact model. I'm trying to find a seat and seat post, and a new set of handlebars. Could you point me in the proper direction. I THINK I need a 13/116 seat post but I have no idea I'm a complete noob. I will send you pictures of it if you're willing to help me. Thank you!
Nice! I find all my parts on eBay, here is an example of a basic search I did by simply typing "Schwinn Varsity parts" you can define to just handle bars or saddle, many are sold with the seat post. The Schwinn Continental has the same frame so many of the parts are the same, with the exception of the handle bars, pedals and brake calipers. You can send your pics to my channel email below.
Thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=schwinn+varsity+parts&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=schwinn+varsity
@@that70sschwinn thank you so much!
@@Washyourbellybutton Glad to help, feel free to send pics 🚲
What are they worth?
Based on how many there are out there, a Varsity in good shape can be purchased from $100 to $200 depending in condition and where you find it, I see them on eBay for $300 and up but not sure they sell for asking price, unless they are a one year color or mint all original.
@@that70sschwinn thanks so much, it’s the Brown color, it’s also missing the front Schwinn plate.
@@larryjames958 Those badges are available on eBay for about $20 bucks
These bikes are worth more parted out, see link below to get an idea of how much people are asking for just the handle bars and other small parts. That's how these all original vintage bikes disappear, but allow guys like me to find parts and restore them back to look like new👍🚲
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=schwinn+varsity&_sacat=0
@@that70sschwinn o ok cool thanks brother