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CLASSIC FIXED GEAR

Some photos of my 1972 Schwinn Varsity fixed gear conversion

8 comments

Jun 5, 2010. 10:03 PMmatthewloney says:

nice but get some real cranks

Apr 18, 2010. 3:57 PMpastorboy0 says:

You should probably add brakes... riding brakeless is dangerous, especially with a heavy-framed varsity.

Apr 17, 2010. 4:36 PMcdlancs says:

She's a beauty alright. Always good to see an old bike restored to former glory.

Feb 28, 2010. 11:46 AMdigitalbrad says:

Nice. I was actually working on my Schwinn Racer last night. Was working on removing rust specks on the front tire with a dremel tool for an hour and then it took another thirty to fight the tire and get it on.
I forget the year but it's a single speed like in this picture http://www.jsmotors.com/images/Cars/106_08941930Sm.jpg
but it's green and I gotta leave it that color and how could I mess with the sparkely green handle bars?!? I saw that you didn't know if yours was a 70,71 or 72. You might already know but there is the seriel number on the unit and you can figure out what year and month by going to this page http://www.angelfire.com/rant/allday101/SchwinnCodes4.html

Also will be working on an old CCM bike (like in the link) sometime. It's a bit rusted out so I might have to use some of your painting ideas
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49324777@N00/84666910

Make sure you post the final product!!!

Mar 5, 2010. 6:46 PMbrianhabicht (author) says:

Nice guy, just found out its a 72!

just got the paint in the mail, should be finishing it up this weekend!

Mar 6, 2010. 11:55 PMdigitalbrad says:

nice I just got a couple bearings and my chain today. I just have to clean and wax the frame up and I should be on the way or reassembeling it all also.

Looks like you're doing it up proper. Hope the color turnes out great

Mar 2, 2010. 7:31 PMieatcupcakes says:

SUPER JOB!

Feb 28, 2010. 5:56 AMroadieflip says:

The trick of using the handlebars as a stand for painting is genius.

Nice one!