You may first ask why would someone build a custom frame designed after an old heavy 70s Shcwinn Varsity.
After riding many different frames - Lotus, Felt, and other tri bikes I always remember how comfortable my first 10 speed was. None of my racing bikes let you take your hands off for one second. With the old varsity I could ride for blocks, hands free which shows the balance and comfortable angles of the frame. The point is that your hands don't get cramped and you're not leaning as far forward straining your lower back. Now that I'm not competing anymore I would like something a little more laid back but with modern parts...
I have been repairing my own bikes and those of my kids and their friends forever. I have also re-built several from scratch.
I would like to find out the angles and reasons behind the comfort then find a custom builder to make a modern frame which I would outfit.
I am starting to research the frame angles and trying to find out what the 70's frame angles were. I am no frame angle expert so any advice would be appreciated
Thanks,
Fred
New York
After riding many different frames - Lotus, Felt, and other tri bikes I always remember how comfortable my first 10 speed was. None of my racing bikes let you take your hands off for one second. With the old varsity I could ride for blocks, hands free which shows the balance and comfortable angles of the frame. The point is that your hands don't get cramped and you're not leaning as far forward straining your lower back. Now that I'm not competing anymore I would like something a little more laid back but with modern parts...
I have been repairing my own bikes and those of my kids and their friends forever. I have also re-built several from scratch.
I would like to find out the angles and reasons behind the comfort then find a custom builder to make a modern frame which I would outfit.
I am starting to research the frame angles and trying to find out what the 70's frame angles were. I am no frame angle expert so any advice would be appreciated
Thanks,
Fred
New York