Sven
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
I bought this 1972 Schwinn Varsity with the intention of using it for parts for my suburban. I picked it last night, and didn't see all the details . I thought it would have been a F-3 freewheel and French hubs. Nope, it has Schwinn Approved Model 71 ( Made in Japan ) hubs and a Schwinn Approved Model J freewheel. Of course, I don't have the correct Freewheel removal tool for that particular one
Questions:
1) Are the Model 71 hubs any better than French ones? Or are there any real differences at all.
2) What Freewheel tool is use to remove the model J? Is it Park Tool FR-4?
Also I found that it was actually a 24, not 26 inch frame as advertised. I made a few quick fixes and took it for a spin. With the exception of the flaw front tire ( you ca see it near the valve ) , it's comfortable and rode very nice .
Well , so much for a parts bike, I guess I got another keeper. I blame my BHD ( Bicycle Hoarding Disorder ).
Thanks