After riding the piece of shit stock schwinn varsity B9 bike (http://pedalroom.com/bike/bridge-nine-bike-jamie-rip-1041) to south carolina from south florida, I decided to completely rebuild her, keeping only the frame, handlebars, and crank arms. 1500 miles, and now a new bike
Frame:
Schwinn Varsity 2008 55cm
Fork/Headset:
Cannondale Premium Slice full Carbon Fork,
Cane Creek S3 threadless
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Stock crank arms/Shimiano sealed BB square taper
Pedals:
Wellgo gold track
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Single Speed freewheel/12t Cog/NOS gold chainring 43t and chain from the 80's
Derailleurs/Shifters:
SS
Saddle/Seatpost:
Velo saddle/stock post from a cannondale CAAD 3
Brakes:
Tektro R580 calipers/Dia Compe bar end TT levers
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Reflex/Shimano 600/CST 700x23
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Open Pro/Shimano 600/CST 700x23
Accessories:
Custom printed vinyl reflective decals
More Info:
The total price for the rebuild, not including paint, was about $350, it adds up.
Added by WolfKing. Last updated over 14 years ago.
8 Comments
another question: how do you get tension on the chain with the vertical drop-outs?
Posted almost 15 years ago
usually don't like golden bikeparts, but in this concept i seem to like it...
especially like the customized handlebar with the bar end brake levers and the decals. --> cool bike!
ahh, i know what you mean by "it adds up"!
Posted almost 15 years ago
wow ! now i know what "completely rebuild" means. looks great
Posted almost 15 years ago
Photos
bonesaw says:
Good looken bike!
Posted almost 15 years ago