Motor Cross Dirt Bike Accessories

10 Speed Schwinn Varsity?

I bought a vintage Schwinn road bike (I believe it's a varsity) and I want to do some maintenance on it. Foolishly I oiled it up with 3in1 oil which I heard is vegetable oil based and just gunked it up, besides the fact that I think I over oiled the chain. Not only that but I have been riding it in the city which includes rain, mud, snow, dirt, and pretty much all the other good stuff found in a grimy road.

So I have a few questions (hopefully you are patient!):

The chain is old and worn; can I repair the chain? I know I have to pop a rivet out, does this mean if I take it off it is junk, or can I put another rivet in? Would I just be better off getting a new chain?

I suggest that you replace the chain. My guess is that it is probably original and a new one will improve performance significantly.

While you do that take the time to completely clean and degrease, and lube the bike correctly- with the correct stuff. White lithium grease for all ball bearing surfaces, dedicated chain lube for the chain.

By the way, our venerable friend from PBS is probably thinking a 10 gear cassette when he mentions "10 speed chains are not cheap". A chain for yours, a 1/2x3/32 chain, is quite cheap.

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