Schwinn Varsity Touring Road Bike X-Large 61cm 10 Speed Steel USA Made/Ship
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About this product
This is a vintage 1974 Schwinn Varsity Touring Road Bike in an X-Large 61cm frame size, featuring a blue steel frame. It's equipped with a 10-speed (2x5 gear) derailleur system, 27-inch clincher tires, and caliper side-pull brakes. Manufactured in the USA, this road bike includes a riser handlebar, an adjustable seat, and a kickstand, making it suitable for touring. It weighs 40 lbs.
Our take
For anyone looking for a piece of American cycling history, this 1974 Schwinn Varsity is a sturdy vintage option. The X-Large 61cm steel frame is substantial, perfect for taller riders, and made right here in the USA. With 10 speeds and a comfortable riser bar, it's set up well for touring or casual road rides. Keep in mind it's a 40 lb steel bike, so it won't win any races against modern machines, but it offers a robust, classic riding experience. The caliper brakes and stem shifters are period correct, which is great for authenticity.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Vintage 1974 Schwinn Varsity
- X-Large 61cm steel frame
- USA Made and Shipped
- 10 Speed gearing
- Includes adjustable seat and kickstand
Cons
- Heavy at 40 lbs
- Older caliper brake technology
- Only 27-inch wheel size
Specifications
- Handlebar Type Riser Bar
- Wheel Size 27 in
- Item Length 40 in
- Number of Speeds 10 Speed
- Vintage Yes
- Department Men
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- Model Year
- 1974
- Item Height
- 36 in
- Features
- Adjustable Seat, Kickstand
- Item Width
- 12 in
- Number of Gears
- 2 x 5
- Bike Type
- Road Bike
- Color
- Blue
- Tire Type
- Clincher Tires
- Material
- Steel
- Brand
- Schwinn
- Custom-Built
- Yes
- Brake Type
- Caliper Brake - Side Pull
- Suspension Type
- No Suspension
- Model
- Varsity
- Shifter Style
- Stem Shifter
- Gear Change Mechanism
- Derailleur Gears
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Weight
- 40 Ib
- Frame Size
- X-Large