Western Canada - Vintage Deeley "Deelite" Cruiser Info Needed

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trackin_trae
09-03-06, 12:19 AM
Hi all
I picked up a cruiser bike I thought looked interesting at a yard sale today, and I was wondering if anyone knows anything about bikes sold by Fred Deeley. It seems to be a 'Deelite' brand, model name is Riviera, but was made in japan. Was he an importer? It's very much a 70s bike, but I'm trying to get a better date of production, and figure out who the hell made this thing...
Cheers.


WannaGetGood
09-03-06, 10:48 PM
Well why was this posted in here?

Antipodes
12-04-06, 04:53 PM
Yes, Fred Deeley was an importer based in Vancouver back in the 70's and 80's I believe. Virtually all the old Apollos (and I'm sure some other Japanese brands) came from his shop.