Classic & Vintage - American Flyer bike

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duane041

09-28-05, 08:51 PM

OK guys, any ideas on this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-AMERICAN-FLYER-ROAD-BIKE-BICYCLE-RARE-MODEL_W0QQitemZ7186223890QQcategoryZ98084QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

(Yeah, i know, this is my second "Whatizzit?" thread, sorry :) , but this one is really interesting). It seems like a deal at a dollar.
Did someone come out with a bicycle based on a movie? How odd.

TheOtherGuy

09-28-05, 09:15 PM

That one looks like lots of bikes you'll see at the thrift stores; nothing special. The tubing sticker reads "hi tension", meaning good gaspipe. I seem to remember the "star" bikes in American Flyers were Specialized brand.... I'll have to watch it again.

meatwad

09-28-05, 09:22 PM

Ive got an older model with copied nervex styled lugs. As far as I can tell they are Nishiki or Azuki bicycles. The name and both bicyles predate the movie.

duane041

09-28-05, 09:28 PM

The tubing sticker reads "hi tension", meaning good gaspipe.

:D :D :D