1974 Schwinn Varsity Bicycle Made In Chicago Review

Original and the bike still runs great. An in depth review and ride of the 1974 Schwinn Varsity Bicycle Made In Chicago USA.

[geraldscott]

I have one just like it, except mine is blue. I bought it new in 1974. I also have a 1971 Schwinn Sting Ray, also blue, with a white glitter banana seat that I got new for Christmas. I've managed to hold onto them all this time. They are both hanging on my garage wall. Unfortunately I am no longer able to ride bicycles.

[pumado]

Nice! I've got a nearly identical bike back at home. same color, but is from '73. Really like the bike, it's the fastest I've been on (out of the 4 bikes I've ever owned). Haven't ridden it in a while though, took a tumble off of it and shattered my collarbone in 3 pieces back in August. Since then I've gotten healed and have been studying abroad, but looking forward to putting it back on the road when I get back!

[Psp-iduw]

See one online for $20 right now nearby. Needs to be painted 💯

[scottf]

I had one of those. Road the shit out of it
as a kid.
It weighs like a 1000 pounds. It's a decent beater bike that you don't nead a lock for.

[garylittle]

That right there is what you call 40 pounds of quality. Seriously. DO NOT ride on those 50 year old tires unless you like to crash.

[TheLookingOne]

PLUS 38 pounds that quickly developed strong legs

[kirknitz]

I have 1972 orange Schwinn Varsity and it is in better shape.

[mcgaugh]

basically useless, just a lawn ornament