60-61 Schwinn Varsity

[Bikerider007]

Do these have good value if in decent shape. I see Continentals are coveted, same for Varsity ? These are the two suicide shifters years right?

 

[rhenning]

I have a 1960 Continental and would certainly buy a 1960/61 Varsity if the price was right but I am not actively looking for one. In some ways the 4 speed freewheel on the Varsity is even more odd between the 2 bikes. I wouldn't do it as an investment or plan on retiring from buying and selling one. Roger

 

[momo608]

[QUOTE="rhenning, post: 575919, member: 6272" I wouldn't do it as an investment or plan on retiring from buying and selling one. Roger[/QUOTE]

There goes my retirement plan!

Bikerider007, got any pics?

Not sure how far into 1961 these "suicide shifter" bikes go but yes, suicide shifters.

 

[Schwinn499]

Do these have good value if in decent shape. I see Continentals are coveted, same for Varsity ? These are the two suicide shifters years right?

Lots of factors decide value, but overall id say yes....to the right person.

 

[momo608]

Do these have good value if in decent shape. I see Continentals are coveted, same for Varsity ? These are the two suicide shifters years right?

BTW, we have a new Schwinn Lightweight forum here and were just discussing these, the Continental anyway. Check it out and bring pics! Our panel of experts will be right on it.

 

[Bikerider007]

I had to come to Sd and there is one, asking is $300. I have not gone to look at but condition appears ok in pics. Is either 60 or 61. Input?

Not looking to retire just would like to know I am not throwing money out. I ride so I will get use out of it. I would not offer full.

 

[GTs58]

Before I would spend $300 on one I would have to verify that everything is correct. But that's just me. Here is a second half 1961 10 speed that sold recently for $362. Rear derailleur is not correct but looks pretty much unmolested. So there are a few that will fork out some bucks for these early Varsity's.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=191863329822

Here is another late 61 that fetched some good money, $430.

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=291654276251

 

[Bikerider007]

These are cool but I dont think I am going to make it to this one as I head out tomorrow. Sounds like a decent deal can be made. It's listed as 58" 8 speed all original, and he said he still has.

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/5507197785.html

 

[Schwinn499]

These are cool but I dont think I am going to make it to this one as I head out tomorrow. Sounds like a decent deal can be made. It's listed as 58" 8 speed all original, and he said he still has.

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/5507197785.html

Ive inquired and asked for pics of this bike quite a few times...never got a reply. Im not driving an hour to look at a bike when someone cant take a minute to reply, or snap a couple pics of what they're selling. "This is the best photo I have" does not cut it for me when every phone on the planet takes pictures. A little exaggerated on the prices of the derailers also...

Still a very cool bike, and id buy it if the guy would make an effort...

 

[Bikerider007]

Ive inquired and asked for pics of this bike quite a few times...never got a reply. Im not driving an hour to look at a bike when someone cant take a minute to reply, or snap a couple pics of what they're selling. "This is the best photo I have" does not cut it for me when every phone on the planet takes pictures. A little exaggerated on the prices of the derailers also...

Still a very cool bike, and id buy it if the guy would make an effort...

Yea it's odd people do that, or post bikes that are filthy and ask a ton.

I probably would have went to look at but have committed a decent amount to Paramount wood wheels with high flange hubs! So excited about getting home and picking those up that this was not a priority.