Larry - How might Scott McCaskey's 1960 Schwinn Varsity score against Harvey Sach's Ted Williams Sears in your newly proposed "...wow, do we have a category/gasp, THEME? starting for next year?????.." (See Scott's post below; I think it could be an entry in your "Funk" category) - Joe Starck, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
ABikie@aol.com wrote:In a message dated 5/6/2003 9:28:09 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kctommy@msn.com
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> Defiinetly a compliment Harv. Who loves ya babe? We've discovered the
> antidote to Mojo obsession, and it's Funk! Turning our back on sissy
> effete pedigree, we embrace the rare, rough edged machines that inspired us
> in our youth and generate fond recollections of former rides. Such bikes
> may not have roots in the Vigorelli, but they make us feel all warm inside
> when we see one again on the road. Hence my fondness for my otherwise run
> of the mill Trek, and my admiration for your Sears Teddy. You'll notice it
> got two pictures in my Yahoo photo album, eclipsing such boring perfect
> bikes like Dale's Ephgrave and Hurlow. Your Ted Williams defines "Funk".
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> Anyone can spend big bucks to get a perfect bike, but there's sweat equity
> in a funky machine. Thanks for bringing her for us to admire.
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> Tom (funked up, but not like Harvey) Adams, Shrewsbury NJ
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wow, do we have a category/gasp, THEME? starting for next year?????
Might I have to recuse myself? Do I leave the 512 speed bridgrstone home?
Larry Black Funkville, Md
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Ok Folks, don't laugh, but I just finished restoring my 1960 Schwinn Varsity. Why this bike...when I have a barn full of Paramounts? Well, 1960 was the first year for the Varsity. Secondly, it is a 8 speed bicycle (4 in the rear) with a Simplex Tour de France rear derailleur and Simplex "Suicide" front derailleur. A Varsity is what brought me into adult cycling...and probably many of you. Who hasn't owned a Varsity at one time or another. This was Schwinn's first entry into a road bicycle for the mass's. Check out pictures at
<A HREF="http://www.thecabe.com/arc/vintageroad/1960%20Schwinn%20Varsity/">http://www.thecabe.com/arc/vintageroad/1960%20Schwinn%20Varsity/</A>
Scott '"did it 'cause I could" McCaskey Varsity headquarters in Dalworthington Gardens, TX
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