Folding Bikes - Beautiful Japanese Folder

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killsurfcity
11-07-05, 08:29 AM
i don't know if you guys are aware of these, but they are really beautiful machines, the gold one is amazing! i'd be on the lookout for one if you have a vintage fetish. probably not that good for big riders, but still really cool.

http://cgi.ebay.com/STINGRAY-ROAD-PUPPY-FOLDING-BICYCLE-SHIMURA-SEIKI-CO_W0QQitemZ6574514652QQcategoryZ420QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-OCCUPIED-JAPAN-ROAD-PUPPY-FOLDING-BICYCLE_W0QQitemZ6573257877QQcategoryZ420QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

af895
11-07-05, 09:18 AM
Wow. You're right - that is a good looking bike. Even with a bit of rust and dirt, it seems worth fixing up. Surprisingly small fold too. I think I see "Road Puppy" on the head-badge though I can't make out much more than that.

Thanks for the links!
killsurfcity
11-07-05, 09:37 AM
yes, the name of the bike is "road puppy". :D what a great name! i'm gonna do some googling and see if i can find any more info. if i ever happen upon one of these in a flea market or thrift store, it's on... but i can't pay those ebay prices!

killsurfcity
11-07-05, 04:42 PM
found some more info on the "road puppy". enjoy!

http://www.pbase.com/jchiarella/portacyclebicycle
http://www.cpcs.umb.edu/vista/blog/saul_baizman/files/katakura.jpg