Colonel Mustard – 1973 Varsity
By JasonGeorge on 06/22/2008.
Bike tags: Road bike | 10 speed | 1973 | BEER | Brooks |





1973 Schwinn 10-Speed Varsity, pure steel
Handlebars: Unbranded steel drops, Stem: alloy Pivo stem
Fork: Stock, Headset: Stock
Rim/Hub: Weinmann alloy 27" polished
Rim/Hub: Weinmann alloy 27" polished
Crankset: Sprint (39/50), Bottome Bracket: Stock
Saddle: Vintage Brooks Team Professional, Seat Post: Idéale post and saddle clamps
Pedals: Stock, Chain: Sedis Pro
Gearing: 14-16-20-24-28 Shimano freewheel
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1973 Schwinn 10-Speed Varsity, pure steel
Handlebars: Unbranded steel drops, Stem: alloy Pivo stem
Fork: Stock, Headset: Stock
Rim/Hub: Weinmann alloy 27" polished
Rim/Hub: Weinmann alloy 27" polished
Crankset: Sprint (39/50), Bottome Bracket: Stock
Saddle: Vintage Brooks Team Professional, Seat Post: Idéale post and saddle clamps
Pedals: Stock, Chain: Sedis Pro
Gearing: 14-16-20-24-28 Shimano freewheel
Found this bike two months ago at a garage sale in Kenosha, WI for the price of about five gallons of gas. I started by taking off the original tires that were dry rotted, the plastic handlebar tape that was flaking off and removing about 8 pounds of grease/grime from the chain, cog, and crank-set. Took the Brooks Saddle off and used leather conditioner to get it back into shape. Everything is original except the wheels, tires, handlebar tape, brake springs, and Rhinelander Brewing Company “Export Beer” crate that I attached to the rack with bungee cords and jute twine. The roller generator is an ancient Soubitez that runs the Halogen headlamp and taillight that were manufactured in West Germany.