On Tue, Feb 17, 2009 at 12:04 PM, Chris <fourf...@gmail.com> wrote: > it's the same with bike stuff in my opnion, we buy > that certain frame or wheelset or component because we have the means > and it feels good. But, in the end that used Schwinn Varsity would > have done just fine for our needs. (Nice Varsity in the other thread > BTW!) > Chris
Are you sure you mean "Varsity"? Have you ever ridden a Varsity or a Collegiate? No, my friend, there is a huge difference between even a decent, entry level bicycle and a Varsity or Collegiate. The Varsity is basically a 3d world roadster with drop bars and multiple gears and slightly less slack angles. I know whereof I speak; I've built and ridden all 3 of them. One of my first project bikes (not my first) was a AWX2 speed Benelux pull chain rear derailleur Varsity conversion, complete with whitewall tires, aluminum fenders, and home made Flit (bug spray sprayer in the days before aerosol cans) black oil based enamel paint job, with hand pinstriping and home made headbadge; circa 1971, age 16. I was vastly impressed by the improvement when I sold that (150 Kenya shillings, at the time about $21.00) and bought a Raleigh Sprite drop bar, half step 10 speed complete with cottered cranks. The Varsity, the Raleigh Sport, the Pashley rod brake roadster, are all retro technology that has been long, and vastly, surpassed. Give me a decent aluminum Amsterdam any day. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
