Classic & Vintage - Know anything about Condord brand bikes?

Does anyone know anything about CONDORD brand bikes?
(not condor)

I "Googled" them and found ONE hit, a bike shop that claims to have sold them at some point in the past.

If Google only pulls ONE hit I think Condord bikes must be rare,
or maybe they just suck.

Thanks for your input.....

My bet is with the latter. Post a pic, or give a detailed description. If it sucks, we'll let you know.

Do you mean CONCORD bikes? I remember them in a local shop in the mid to late 70's. Seem to recall problems with the frames since I think some were bonded aluminum. Pretty-looking bikes but I'd think they weren't worth much as a collector's bike. Technology has changed everything with modern manufacturing. Unless it was really unusual I'd not waste my money. Just my 2 cents worth.

I have an old Concord Freedom Deluxe model. I don't think the frame is worth the effort to restore it. Although, the components on it are in good shape and it is equiped with good stuff. I will probably part it out. I never rode it so I can't comment on that. I remember I tried to find info on the net but couldn't. Anyone?

I've been looking without much luck for Concord info too. Found a Concord Freedom 12 frame in the basement of a lbs. Lugged steel, made in Japan. No idea what it was equiped with, but its reasonably light for an old bike and looks pretty cool. Works great for an around town fixie. I would guess they were mid-range in their day, and not extremely collectable, but a nice ride none the less.

Is there any possiblity that the frame is a CONDOR and
not CONDORD?
Condor frames were produced in Switzerland, Mexico and
UK. I'm not sure if they are all the same framebuilder/company tho.

Marty

I have a Concord airflex 2100 but can't find any info on the updated versions or if they still make them. Anybody know if they still make'm

see the thread from a week or two ago
Rod

My bet is with the latter. Post a pic, or give a detailed description. If it sucks, we'll let you know.




I just bid on a concord on EBAY, if you want to see what it looks like the item number is 7104063083
I was trying to do a search as well on the net but only found this message board. Any info would be supa dupa. thanks
Joe in Texas

I am still riding a Concord Freedom Deluxe I purchased new in 1974 from Boardman Cycles in Boardman, Ohio. The bike is still in great shape and has taken me more than just a few miles. I raced the bike in college and easily averaged over 1000 miles per year the first ten years I had it. At the time, Concord was considerd equivalent to, or upscale from the Schwinn Le Tour bikes depending on whether it was the Freedom model or the Freedom Deluxe.

The Freedom Deluxe was equipped with Shimano Titlist hardware and a very high-end Dia-Compe handlebar and headset. It featured a hand brazed and pinstripped steel frame that was one of the lightest available in that price range (I paid about $220 in 1974). In addition, you could order custom frame sizes with the appropriately sized headset included. Two items of note were the wide-flange hubs and the wide-range cog set. The hubs made for very strong, reactive wheels (although some thought they were a little too stiff), and the cog gear ratios allowed you to both "climb a wall" or cruise at 30 mph. The first and second sprockets are "skip tooth" style to assist the chain in climbing to the larger diameter.

The wide ratio gear set has been handy, but I would have liked to have a few more choices between 7th and 10th gear. So I recently found a shop owner in DeSoto, Texas who used to sell Concords and he got a kick out of seeing mine. He thought it might be possible to change the front crank set to a triple, but the rear is stuck at five cogs. Still, even as a ten speed, he jokingly told my wife that my thirty year old "classic" would still be about 3 mph faster than her new 21 speed Giant!

I believe there was a higher level model that used ultra high pressure tires with sewn in tubes. The Freedom Deluxe was equipped with 1 x 1-1/8 tires using normal schrader valve type tubes. I've always run 100 - 110 psi in them without any trouble and appreciated the ease of changing out the more conventional tubes. I have never had any problems with the bike, only replacing the chain and brake cables over the years.

As for the current value, it will depend on four things: the model, the originality, the condition, and finding the right buyer. I have been told I could easily spend $800 to $1000 with today's offerings to match the performance and features that the Freedom Deluxe had in it's time. So I wouldn't write off what you have too soon.

i came across a pacer rs for $10- it was in rolling condition and needed some tlc- now i have a sweet ride that rules for the city- she lost a few pounds has some nice lines and boy does she go- made in the pr of china- hi ten steel- metallic blue and lugged out- ill post some pix

I am riding a Concorde Strata 105. It is a lugged steel frame of 022 Ishiwata tubing with a full Shimano 105 group. I thought it was an Italian company and that the frame may have been made in Japan for Concorde. The bike was sold in Canada (Ottawa Bikeway) in the late 80's or early 90's. Different company maybe.

I am still riding a Concord Freedom Deluxe I purchased new in 1974 from Boardman Cycles in Boardman, Ohio.

I'm new here and so far have just been lurking and learning much from this group. Now in the process of rebuilding a Traveler, an '80 I think. Very similar to Cuda2's. Hope mine turns out as well as his.
But finally had to post when I saw srmmmm's post in this thread, since I worked in that same shop, Boardman Cycles, here in NE Ohio. I was there from 1969 to 1977. Got me through high school and college. I probably set up his Concord. Glad to hear he still has it.
I remember Concords as being a pretty good bike. When the boom really took off, my boss had a tough time getting enough bikes and started carrying the Concord line, which sold very well. I had a couple of them 'til I got my Paramount, a '73. Sold it a few years later to buy a motorcycle. Yeah, I know, what a dumb thing to do. Still regret it.
Anyway, great group here and glad to be a part it.
BTW, srmmm, if your Concord gave you much trouble after you bought it, must've been one of the other guys that worked on it. :D

Denny

I'm new here and so far have just been lurking and learning much from this group. Now in the process of rebuilding a Traveler, an '80 I think. Very similar to Cuda2's. Hope mine turns out as well as his.
But finally had to post when I saw srmmmm's post in this thread, since I worked in that same shop, Boardman Cycles, here in NE Ohio. I was there from 1969 to 1977. Got me through high school and college. I probably set up his Concord. Glad to hear he still has it.
I remember Concords as being a pretty good bike. When the boom really took off, my boss had a tough time getting enough bikes and started carrying the Concord line, which sold very well. I had a couple of them 'til I got my Paramount, a '73. Sold it a few years later to buy a motorcycle. Yeah, I know, what a dumb thing to do. Still regret it.
Anyway, great group here and glad to be a part it.
BTW, srmmm, if your Concord gave you much trouble after you bought it, must've been one of the other guys that worked on it. :D

Denny

Thanks for the compliment on the old Schwinn. If you ever have any questions or need help feel free to send me a PM. They may be heavy, but that just makes you that much faster when you get on a lighter bike. Kind of like baseball when they put the weights on the end of the bats for warm-up. :)

Dave Taylor,

Concorde is not the same company. They are a Dutch shop
and are still in production although now they make mostly Aluminium
frame bikes. Their earlier steel frames were very nice.

Marty

Got that right with the frames...... busted my nuts on one of those bikes in the '70's..... :eek:
The frame did seperate from the butt, almost killed me.....
but I have to remember how hard I was on bikes at that age.........
Not to be hatin' but if I remember correctly, those were the mass produced ones sold by Montgomery Wards & K-mart ?
I'm probably wrong as usual, but my nuts at least remember one specific Concord "very well" ! :D

Thanks for the compliment on the old Schwinn. If you ever have any questions or need help feel free to send me a PM. They may be heavy, but that just makes you that much faster when you get on a lighter bike. Kind of like baseball when they put the weights on the end of the bats for warm-up. :)

Hey, thanks for the offer Jon. I just might be taking you up on that. BTW, great job on your website. I found it very interesting.
Denny