Vintage 1967 Schwinn Continental Bicycle 2-speed Town Bike

ABOUT THIS BIKE
I purchased this complete 10-speed bike from a thrift store over a decade ago, and customized it to create a "Town bike" that is comfortable to ride, yet fast and nimble.  What makes this bicycle unique is the combination of upright handlebars/riding position, with the simplicity of 2-speeds using an internal kick-shift hub. No shift levers are necessary, just a quarter-turn backpedal will alternately switch between high (77 inch) and low (55 inch) gears. This combination allows for both easy starts and maintaining a quick pace.
COMPONENTS
Frame : Schwinn electro-forged (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/varsity.html)
Wheels : Custom built UKAI 27" aluminum alloy rims
Front hub: Schwinn high-flange hub
Rear Hub: Sturmy Archer S2 (2-speed kickshift hub)
Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro 27 1-1/4"
Fenders: Giles Berthoud Polished Stainless Steel w/ full grain leather bib on front wheel
Handlebars: Nitto Albatross Cro-Mo w/ rubber grips
Brake levers: Tektro
Brakes: Schwinn Center-pull
Crankset: Schwinn
Chainring: Single 39T
Rear cog: Single 19T, (+38% increase after kick-shift)
Chain: 1/8" width
Saddle: Nashbar spring saddle with synthetic leather
Pedals: Schwinn
Stem: Schwinn
Kickstand: Integrated Schwinn