Classic & Vintage - Anyone heard of a "Venture Caprice"

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Totoro
08-07-05, 07:34 PM
My parents were digging through their garage to get rid of their old junk and they came across an old bike they bought new many years ago. It is a Venture Caprice, hardly ridden, in mint condition. I think it is a three speed, made in Canada, with full fenders, etc. Anyone heard of this bike? Opinions?

Totoro
08-11-05, 06:35 PM
Okay, I have some more information on this model.

6-speed
Sugino cranks
Shimano Skylark derailleurs
Special xlite fork
High tensile tubing
zoogirl
08-18-05, 12:41 AM
I have one!

It's the weirdest thing too - I nipped into this forum tonight to see about posting a thread on that very bike!

I tried when I got it back in May, but no one had much info then. Mine came from the local recycling week. It's in pretty darn good shape too. Is yours brown? Mine's a Ladies model. Nice bike.

I tend to think Venture was a departent store brand but I couldn't find anything on the net.