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This is a "campus green" Schwinn Varsity 10 speed from the early 70's... It's a "fast back" model. Notice the slight curve in the top bar. I don't ride it. I'm not much on road bikes. Those skinny seats and that hunched riding position... I'm not built much for speed any more...
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Beautiful 10 speed. I should get mine cleaned up. Get the dirt off and they would look new. Did you restore this yourself?
Sorry I didn't notice your comment earlier. It's not restored. All I did was clean it up a bit.
wow it looks realy good. nice work
I have this bike in brown. Still ride it.
LOVE ,LOVE ,LOVE THE DESIGN OF THIS BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Bell!! I think it's pretty cool too!!
Thanks Pack!!! Again!!!
Thanks Matty and tony!!!