Hey buddy, I don't think I saw these. Your bikes really are the best ive ever seen. This 74 Varsity looks better than it probably was when new! Looks like the blue on my 74 Le Tour, I recently snagged a 77 sky blue Varsity in outstanding condition, only needed tires and some buffing and polishing here & there. Hope all is well..

@that70sschwinn

Жыл бұрын

Good to see you buddy! yes, the Opaque Blue was one of the 3 colors offered on the 1974 Le Tour, the other 2 were Opaque Red and Kool Lemon. Congrats on the Sky Blue Varsity, these came with a translucent Sky Blue felxon tape that gleamed beautifully over the chrome bars, that's one color I don't have in a road bike but I do have it on my '75 Fastback. Thanks for stopping by!👍👍🔧🔧

@irocitZ

Жыл бұрын

@@that70sschwinn here in Philadelphia there's a bigger then usual really nice second hand store, I like to stop by once in awhile. My timing must have been good this time, two new Schwinn's had come in. A blue 69 Sting-Ray 5 speed and the blue 77 Varsity I told you about, of course I was interested in both but the said he's keeping the Sting-Ray as a display for the store but said he would let the Varsity go for $50.00 which by the way has a mint condition speedometer, even the cable looks new. The whole bike looks barely ridden, it does have that nice blue handlebar tape. I never get that lucky, we usually have to pay up for nice stuff. If you're still putting pictures of viewers bikes up I could send a few pictures over like i did with the green 65 Sting-Ray. Do you have any new projects waiting in the wings?

@that70sschwinn

Жыл бұрын

@@irocitZ nice find and only $50 bucks, what a score, I would like to see images, you can send to same email and I will feature it that70sschwinn@gmail.com I have too many projects in the wings, I though about building a 1969 Orange Krate, I found a nicely painted frame with chain guard with a nice screened logo. I had found several period correct parts and will build it this spring.👍👍🔧🔧

Nice Varsity, this is one of my favorite Schwinn colors, great job on the restoration, love seeing these bikes in their original form. The matching factory tape was always one of the first thing to get damaged or worn, nice tape job.

@that70sschwinn

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you are right, the tape condition is a good indication on how the bike was treated, a good original tape is usually seen on a well maintained bike, the tape on this "73 was pretty decent but had some road rash on one side, thanks for watching...

Beautiful that Paramount and Le Tour are my favorite I currently have a Le Tour that’s very fast keeps up with today’s bikes.

@that70sschwinn

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Yes, the Paramount and Le Tour are some sweet Schwinn examples of fast, agile road bikes with great frame construction and geometry 😏🚲🚲 Thanks for watching👍🚲🔧

I have always wanted a Schwinn Varsity "back in the day". So I purchase a Schwinn bicycle when I graduated college as a present to myself. I still have it and it's complete. A 1971 Schwinn Continental, Sierra Brown. Always keep inside. I would like to replace the bar tape. (has a few very small holes) Thanks to your video, I think I can do it. I just hope I will be able to find the original brown bar tape, and do as well as a job as you did on your very beautiful orange Varsity restore. Many thanks for sharing yours with us!

@that70sschwinn

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you found the video useful, your ,71 Sierra Brown Continental sounds awesome, that is a nice upgrade from a Varsity , I have a Sierra Brown Varsity and was not able to find the exact matching tape , I was able to find a close color but still looking for the right shade, I just found one on ebay that may work for you, they can be expensive as many vintage parts are, here is the link you can take a look, good luck with your project...Cheers www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Schwinn-handle-bar-tape-Sierra-brown-/142276761504?hash=item21205b17a0:g:7o0AAOSwfVpYoLJh

That’s a perfect job!

@that70sschwinn

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I just came across a " Lime Green " 76 Varsity it is all original , the tires are Schwinn "Puff's" it still has the plastic slip-on chain guard, working generator light system and the handlebar tape has 1, yes just 1 nick in it lol

@that70sschwinn

10 ай бұрын

Very cool! sounds like an original owner example, 1976 was the first year for the top tube Varsity decal and the new Schwinn downtube decal, the translucent lime green bar tape is what makes the bike complete. This one should clean up to a showroom condition😏👍 Thanks for watching🔧🔧

@caryvibbert6271

10 ай бұрын

al i need are both "Puff" tires, and the two valve caps i misplaced them somewhere lol @@that70sschwinn

Woderful bike, excellent job. Congrats!

@that70sschwinn

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your comment👍🚲🔧

Everyone had the Varsity. This color Orange was the most popular color for that model. You did a professional job with the bar tape. Are you a bike mechanic ? Well Done Presentation 🚲👍

@that70sschwinn

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Varsity was an affordable and very popular model for Schwinn... the Sunset Orange option was introduced in 1973 and quickly became the color of choice in various models including the 1973 Orange Krate. Glad you liked the wrap demo, I'm not a mechanic but have restored several early 70's Schwinn bikes.Thanks for watching👍🔧

Beautiful...

@that70sschwinn

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching👍🚲🔧

Very helpful!

@that70sschwinn

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the content helpful! Thanks for watching👍

Awesome, now I know how to wrap the handlebars on mine. Thanks

@that70sschwinn

7 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped and thanks for watching!

Cool bike

@that70sschwinn

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce 👍🚲🔧

I did this as a kid, at my shop in 30 sec. per side.

I miss gumwall tires. Those are cool.

@that70sschwinn

7 жыл бұрын

I agree, they really authenticate the vintage look. Thanks for Watching...

Oscar, For the bike that you restored in Chestnut, can you tell me what colors you used to do the touch ups on the bike? Was it a good match? The can of translucent Chestnut I purchased off of ebay will not mix properly. I took the can to Sherman Williams and was told the paint has separated due to it's age. The paint goes on a very dark color, not Chestnut. Even after a good shaking at the Sherman Williams store. This seems to be a common problem with older translucent paints. Thanks, Jay

COOL LOOKING BIKE!

@that70sschwinn

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it and thanks for watching 😀🔧🚲

I know this video is 5 years old, but I just bought a 73 Varsity. What tires are these? I love the look of them. TIA

@that70sschwinn

Жыл бұрын

I got these kind for my first 2 bikes and then switched to the Kenda brand based on looking more like the original Schwinn gum walls Amazon is where I got both, no brand is stamped on these tires. Thanks for watching 👍🔧

Oscar, What should I be using to clean and shine all the exposed chrome parts on my 74 Chestnut Continental? Thank you, Jay

@that70sschwinn

Жыл бұрын

I usually clean the frame with a little dawn dish soap and water with a sponge to get the dirt and grime off the frame, dry it with a soft cloth. I treat any rust carefully with a gel version of Evaporust, try not to get it on the paint as much as possible, I use a Q-tip to apply a coat just on the bear metal rusty areas. Wipe it clean and use a red clay buffing compound to minimize scratches and remove tar and other debris. wipe down and finally use a polishing compound a white creamy paste that brings out the shine on that original paint. Be careful around the decals because they will fade. Watch my Suburban video part 3 where I remove the decals and wax the frame.

Oscar, I recently picked up a 1974 Continental, Chestnut in color. Have you ever done a frame touch up on the chestnut color? If yes, can you let me know what is the best method for matching this color? Is there any chestnut paint I can buy for this Schwinn? Also, do you have any period correct seats for sale, 1974, in excellent shape? Thank you, Jay Grabowski

@that70sschwinn

Жыл бұрын

Hey Jay, I recently restored a 1974 Chestnut Brown Suburban and tried matching the color, after several formulas attempted, I decided to only wax the paint and cover the major blemishes with a dark brown just to hide the sliver base coat or bare metal in some areas. The result was better than a lighter color that would be more noticeable than the original ding. The bike came out very nice after waxing and replacing the faded decals. Take a look at part 5 for the end results. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hnWX0KRqipvUYc4.html

Well done - good instructions. TY. Where can one get Schwinn handlebar tape? Or a good knockoff?

@that70sschwinn

Ай бұрын

Thanks! The Schwinn Approved bar tape was made by Hunt Wilde and can be found on eBay, some are labeled Hunt Wilde and some have the Schwinn Approved labels, they are the same. You will also see some other brands that may not be as authentic or best quality. They run from $15 to $30 and up depending on how rare the color is. Below is a link for a quick search I did just now by entering "Schwinn bar tape" you cam add a color and get more specific results Good luck with you project and thanks for watching 👍👍🔧🔧www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=schwinn+bar+tape&_sacat=0

That orange color is so nice and smooth and crime so shiny. Gorgeous. What front and back brake lines do you recommend for the Schwinn varsity 69?

@that70sschwinn

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I get my brake cables on eBay, here are a couple of examples of front and back inner and outer cables, I just typed Schwinn brake cables on the eBay search bar and got several examples, here is 2 of them. Thanks for watching👍 Rear cable www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Rear-Brake-Cable-17-545-Weinmann-Gray-NIP-Vintage/203148142283?hash=item2f4c92a6cb:g:b0QAAOSw4GVYUZVu Here is the front www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Schwinn-Front-Brake-Cable/113910949929?hash=item1a859f2829:g:XT8AAOSwJTZdlSlg

I have a flat handlebar on a fixed gear bike. I ordered a roll of Tressorex orange cloth tape. I can't seem to find a video about wrapping flat handlebars, let alone wrapping flats with cloth tape. Which method should I use to keep the tape undamaged for the longest time possible? From center to end, or from end to center? Should I roll the tape forwards (Towards the front wheel) or backwards (towards the rear wheel)? Consider that on a fixed gear you have to stand to relieve the rear wheel from your weight, hence, the handlebar is gripped and pulled up unconsciously while skidding and jump stopping. That is why I want to wrap it perfectly so it doesn't unwrap or detach when pushing down on the bar, or pulling up.

@that70sschwinn

5 жыл бұрын

Cloth tape is thin enough to wrap from the stem to end and wrap forward to maintain a tight wrap with use. The thicker cork tape should be wrapped from the end to center for better wear and less chance to unravel.

what brand approximates the original shear colors. like the black on my lemon collegiate (the original yellow wrapping was torn), but would like that yellow option later.

@that70sschwinn

5 жыл бұрын

Hunt Wilde white labeled the Schwinn approved bar tape sold in all Schwinn dealers, the link below is the Kool Lemon tape which will look great on your bike as it did when it rolled of the Schwinn Dealer Show room floor. www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Hunt-Wilde-Yellow-Flexon-Handle-Bar-Tape-3-4-For-Schwinn-Lemon-YELLOW/202579033165?hash=item2f2aa6bc4d:g:2f8AAOSwAopcT0CM:rk:12:pf:0

That was during the bike boom in the 70s

I have this exact bike! I love vintage road bikes! Ever own a schwinn traveler??

@that70sschwinn

6 жыл бұрын

I had an 80's model that was given to me with a bent fork and rim and decided to donate it to a local bike shop. I was looking for the 1975 version which was the first year the bike was reintroduced to the lightweight line up as Schwinn Approved lugged frame bike similar to the Le tour, I will keep looking for the '75 or '76 to add to my collection which includes just about every model listed in the early 70's Schwinn Lightweight category. I hope your enjoying you Sunset Orange Varsity ...Thanks for watching

What a beauty

@that70sschwinn

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate your comment 👍🔧🚲

Why do some of your bicycles have tape wrapped around the base of the Brake lever mount and some just have the criss cross. I’m not an expert but in the 80s we used to do the wrap around the bars and around the base of the brake mount and then finish out. I did work at a bike shop that was a long time ago. I Haven’t done it in about 35 years. I’m redoing my yellow 1971 Continental and I would like to find out which way I should do that. Is It year specific? Also would like to know if I should put the white reflectors on the wheels or the red and yellow because I have both sets I just don’t know which ones came on this 1971.

@that70sschwinn

2 жыл бұрын

There were various styles done at the Schwinn dealers, this video demonstrates the V look, I started doing the full wrap by cutting a 1" strip and taping it to the lever, then wrap around for the full wrap effect as seen on my Traveler III video at the 15 minute time stamp kzread.info/dash/bejne/iqB2yrWHiKe7kqg.html

Oscar, I was able to buy an original can of Schwinn Chestnut paint for my Schwinn 1974 Continental. Any ideas/thoughts other then the obvious, on how to mix this older paint? I can't get the color to mix correctly, or should I just consider the age of the paint and give up? Thanks, Jay

@that70sschwinn

Жыл бұрын

Nice, It may similar to the one I found in the Opaque Blue, the can is whit and red with the Schwinn logo. I will be doing some test with my can, I'm hoping I can just spray an entire tube rather than touching it up. The Opaque blue is a solid color over the clay primer so it should go on pretty straight forward. The Chestnut brown is a translucent color that was done over a sliver base coat giving it very metallic finish. You should test it on a similar surface to see how the color goes on, send some pics if you can.

Very inspiring ! I’m sorta new to schwinn culture but I have 1972 varsity with odometer showing 350 miles on it it is in dark brown color with plenty of rusty areas curious if I will be able to find original paint or shall I just repaint it ?

@that70sschwinn

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Tom, welcome to the Schwinn culture, once your restore your first one, you will be looking for your next one, I started in 2015 and 50 bikes later, I'm still looking for my next find🙄 Your Varsity sounds like a classic Sierra Brown, the color has not been reproduced for resale, Schwinn used a silver base coat and a translucent brown top coat and clear coat. It would be a hard color to try to match, cleaning and using a polishing compound would bring the luster out on that frame as well as minimizing the dings and scratches. The rust can be removed with available products like Evaporust. Check out the links below to see how I did my Sierra Brown Varsity and Continental, they cleaned up well and ride great Good luck with your project 👍🔧 1971 Varsity kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYB7rpWnZK6TZ5M.html 1972 Continental kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6J3pbWOZq_JfLw.html

@TomSkyNet

2 жыл бұрын

@@that70sschwinn amazing 🤩 thank you for your detailed reply !!! Will try the polishing compound first before I decide on new paint job

@that70sschwinn

2 жыл бұрын

@@TomSkyNet Always glad to help, there is a company that specializes on reproducing Schwinn colors, however, they focused on the Sting Ray colors which included some colors offered on the lightweight bikes, colors like Campus Green, Kool Lemon, Sky Blue Kool Orange and a few others are available, they offer complete kits that include every thing you need. I have done a few bikes with these kits and the finish looks as good as factory, take look with link www.koolestuff.com/store/c8/Koolest_Kolors_Paint.html

@TomSkyNet

2 жыл бұрын

@@that70sschwinn great information!!! Much appreciated!!!

You do such beautiful work. Do you know where I could get opaque blue handlebar tape for my wife's 72 Super Sport?

@that70sschwinn

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I just got that color on eBay for my 1974 Opaque Blue Sprint, this is slightly darker and actually closer to the bike color than the original.$18.95 with free shipping...not bad for a hard to find color. see link below www.ebay.com/itm/Retro-Hunt-Wilde-Powder-Blue-Road-Bike-Bar-Tape-With-Plugs-Schwinn-Concord/182307236205?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44040%26meid%3Df2ba854dda29425ea7df36d4a0676828%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D123007940030%26itm%3D182307236205&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

@jimv7067

6 жыл бұрын

That 70's Schwinn Vintage Bike Channel You're welcome! Thanks for the quick reply. If you're happy with that tape color, I'll give it a try. Thanks for the link, too.

@that70sschwinn

6 жыл бұрын

Anytime, it will look great on that nice Super Sport, I have a rare 1972 Opaque Green Super Sport, when I got it, it had black tape which was not bad but all my bikes have the period correct tape, check it out below kzread.info/dash/bejne/naii2ciaps6fYLg.html

Do you know where i can get a color match sunset orange powder coat? Thanks.

@that70sschwinn

5 жыл бұрын

Not sure about powder coat in that color, however there is a company that specializes in exact factory match Schwinn colors, including the Sunset Orange, they offer complete kits, or small touch up bottles. I painted my 1973 Kool Lemon Paramount and it came out very nice with one of these kits, see link below For $154, The Sunset Orange Kits include: ( 2 ) Aerosol Spray Cans of Color Sunset Orange ( 1 ) Can U-POL Primer ( 1 ) Can of U-POL Clear Coat #1 www.koolestuff.com/koolestkolorspaint.html

I just got a Varsity for my self last month and I'm trying to remove rust and paint it, any advise on that?

@that70sschwinn

7 жыл бұрын

Great to hear you are restoring one of these vintage classics, if the frame has extensive rust you can use a soft wire brush to flake off the worst areas, other wise you can use steel-wool or sand paper . Once the rust is flaked off you can use Loctite Naval Jelly rust dissolver, available at Home Depot, just follow instructions on bottle If the steel on the frame looks like it can be repainted then move forward with stripping the paint with a quality paint remover, make sure you read all safety precautions before starting your project. The paint department guys can also advise on best techniques and product to be used. For the chrome small parts Step 1 , Clean the surface with a solvent, like mineral spirits Step 2. Soak chrome part in Evapo Rust for 24 hours, there is other brush on products you can buy at Home Depot or Amazon Step 3 Use a medium to fine steel-wool pad to get any remaining surface rust Step 3 Wipe clean and polish with chrome polish, I really like the brand "Simichrome" it's a paste and it really shines the chrome and alloy well. Good luck with your Varisty

I have a 72 Kool Lemon Varsity. I am having a hard time finding the gumwall tires, any suggestions where I might find some?

@that70sschwinn

5 жыл бұрын

Nice... I get all my 27 1/4 Gumwall tires and tubes from Amazon, I find the Kenda brand to fit nicely and look very similar ti the original Schwinn tires. Follow the link to take a look...thanks for watching! www.amazon.com/Kenda-Gumwall-Sidewall-Bicycle-Tires/dp/B079TBF5CT/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1541382657&sr=8-1&keywords=kenda+27+x+1+1%2F4+bicycle+tire+gumwall

@PaddleDogC5

2 жыл бұрын

@@that70sschwinn just bought some there and tubes. Got rim bands at trek dealer thin ones.

@that70sschwinn

2 жыл бұрын

@@PaddleDogC5 Nice!

I've written to you several times over the years. Are you thinning out the herd any? I'm still searching for a 1972 Sierra Brown 10 speed, as well as a Sunset Orange, Burgundy Red and an Opaque Green, if you're interested in selling any of your 10 speeds. Years not past 1974 or 75. Also, the handle bar on my 74 Continental, 24 inch. is higher than my 73 Sports Tourer, also a 24 inch, and slightly higher than my 74 Le Tour, which is a 25 inch. Any explanation why this is the case? Thanks, Jay

@that70sschwinn

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, still keeping the fleet together, I have many more in boxes waiting their turn to be restored. As far as the handle bar height, it could be how deep the quill stem is in the steerer tube, the wheels are all the same and the frame should be geometrically close, although that could be the difference based on the angle of the fork and headtube, the Sports Tourer has a shorter frame geometry compared to the longer Continental and Varsity, giving the ST a nicer sportier geometry. Thanks for stopping by👍👍🔧🔧

What did you use to clean off the glue from the old handlebar wrap?

@that70sschwinn

5 жыл бұрын

The original bar tape on these vintage bikes did not have any adhesive on the back, just a smooth surface held by a small piece of tape to hold the first loop. However there was a sticky film from years of handling. I used a some mineral spirits on a soft cloth and wiped before polishing with chrome polish. You can also use paint thinner or Chain Brite, a chain cleaner sold by Park Tool... Thanks for Watching...

@ricardoortizjr.2715

5 жыл бұрын

@@that70sschwinn thanks for your expertise

@PaddleDogC5

2 жыл бұрын

Try WD 40 ALSO

good

@that70sschwinn

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it...

Can I put derailers in Evaporust? Thanks

@that70sschwinn

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the entire component can be submerged for a few hours or until the rust is removed. wipe clean and polish. then lube the pully pivot sleeves with chain oil lightly. Thanks for watching 👍🔧

@PaddleDogC5

2 жыл бұрын

@@that70sschwinn thank you very much!

can you still get that type of tape?

@that70sschwinn

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, many colors available on eBay, see link example below, Hunt Wilde was the manufacturer of the Schwinn Approved flexon tape. www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=schwinn+bartape&_sacat=0

never saw varsity with gum walls or inside calipers

@that70sschwinn

3 жыл бұрын

Looks like the dual position levers were introduced on the 1969 Varsity The Varsity finally got gum walls in 1973 as seen in the catalog descriptions below 1969 Schwinn Varsity Sport Varsity Bikes for Men All three versions of the Varsity are equipped with Schwinn's rugged diamond type steel frame, convenient Twin-Stik gear shift controls, 10-speed derailleur, 38 to 100 gear, sprocket chainguard, Schwinn 27" x 1 1/4" sports touring tires. Colors: Campus Green, Sierra Brown, sky blue. 1973 Schwinn Varsity Sport Selected features and equipment usually found on bikes costing much more. Diamond style carbon steel frame, Twin-Stik gear shift controls, 10 speed derailleur, 38 to 100 gear, 27" x 1 1/4" gumwall tires, drop handlebars, and dual position brake levers. Four frame sizes. Wt. 38 - 41 lbs., depending on frame size. Colors: Kool Lemon, Sunset Orange, or Campus Green. Here is the link for the history of the Varsity bikehistory.org/bikes/varsity/ Thanks for watching 👍🚲🔧

@larry45044

3 жыл бұрын

thx i was just going by when i was a kid lol- i had a supersport in 74 i loved that bike!!-have a continental now i ride alot thx 4 info@@that70sschwinn

@that70sschwinn

3 жыл бұрын

@@larry45044 Nice! the Continental and Super Sport are smooth riding beauties 👍

Advice on where to buy the sunset orange handlebar tape? I have a Schwinn super sport I'm trying to fix up...

@that70sschwinn

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are fixing up the SS 👍🚲 I get all my tape on eBay, here is the link to one of the examples. This one is listed as Sunset Orange and ther are other you will see for slightly less and may be the same color. www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-Hunt-Wilde-Sunset-Orange-Handlebar-Flexon-Tape-Wrap-Vintage-NOS/123690599401?hash=item1ccc88c3e9:g:M~wAAOSwjR5cir2H