What would a 2006 Schwinn Varsity look like (if done right)?

On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 04:04:41 GMT, "gooserider"
wrote:


"bryanska" wrote in message
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The Schwinn Varsity discussion got me thinking -

What would a 2006 Schwinn Varsity look like?

I imagine the perfect college bike for four years of an awesome college
life, with a little flexibility for life beyond. Almost like a Surly
Cross-Check but even more versatile.


Something can be more versatile than the Cross-Check?

Cross Check with a flask and cage?

Ron

I think it might be hard to hit that $500 nut. I priced something
similar out at my local LBS a couple of weeks ago. Used Trek cross
frame (great older True Temper edition...double eyelets front and back
+ racking brazes front and back and canti mounts), Nexus 8 speed hub,
Shimano dynamo and light, various tradeoffs for crank, brakes,
wheels... but it came to $450. No seat, pedals or fenders by the way.

What about belt drive instead of a chain for that hub? I've seen it on
folders and I don't see any reason a toothed belt wouldn't be optimal
for diamond frame bikes. No gook, no problem.

You mean one of these...

http://www.jimlangley.net/spin/beltdrive_lg.jpg

I guess so, as long as you could stand on the pedals. Beats a dirty
chain, probably keeps paint on the stay better too.

"Will" wrote in message
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Well... I never thought I'd say this, but I think the frame should be
aluminum. The bike will be outside more than inside. I also think the
drivetrain should use an internal hub, less danger at the bike rack,
cleaner too. Finally I think there should be a dynamo hub. Light is
important, this is a commuter/utility machine. A Surly could do it all,
but if you're looking at a budget, I'm not sure how you beat a Breezer.

Aluminum would work. The stiffness of the frame could be offset by the
cushiness of the tires. Internal hub is a great idea, as is the dynamo.
Getting kind of pricy there, though.

Aluminum would work. The stiffness of the frame could be offset by the
cushiness of the tires. Internal hub is a great idea, as is the dynamo.
Getting kind of pricy there, though.

Amen. Gotta keep the price way, way down.

That's why if we use an internal hub or dynamo, it's gotta be generic
Schwinn. Still, I'd favor more conventional parts to keep initial cost
down, even at the expense of ruggedness.

I wish I had CAD to draw this thing out for fun.

"bryanska" wrote in message
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Aluminum would work. The stiffness of the frame could be offset by the
cushiness of the tires. Internal hub is a great idea, as is the dynamo.
Getting kind of pricy there, though.

Amen. Gotta keep the price way, way down.

That's why if we use an internal hub or dynamo, it's gotta be generic
Schwinn. Still, I'd favor more conventional parts to keep initial cost
down, even at the expense of ruggedness.

I wish I had CAD to draw this thing out for fun.

The Bianchi Castro Valley is pretty close to the price point. It's not
readily tourable, though. Well, it could be if one was lightly loaded. It
even comes with the dynamo light. I wouldn't count on Schwinn at all. I
predict that their bike shop line will eventually die off in favor of the
'mart bikes. Bianchi could probably do it, though.

bryanska wrote:
Aluminum would work. The stiffness of the frame could be offset by the
cushiness of the tires. Internal hub is a great idea, as is the dynamo.
Getting kind of pricy there, though.

Last time I went bike shopping in Sweden, it seemed that 3-4 speed
Shimano hubs were very very common on $300 entry level town bikes. They
can't cost more than fifty bucks wholesale.

The eight speed hubs are definitely prohibitive.

Alu frame is a good idea, even tho I prefer steel.

bryanska wrote:
I wish I had CAD to draw this thing out for fun.


Cadopia is free and works 90% the same as AutoCADD. Worth
downloading/checking out maybe?

\\paul
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