Nothing Screams '70's Like.....? (Bike Related of Course)
12-10-15, 05:40 PM
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Nothing Screams '70's Like.....? (Bike Related of Course)
How about a Suntour Pro-Compe 5 speed freewheel with a date code "TK" (November, 1977) and it's accompanying spoke protector?
SunTour Pro-Compe 5 Speed by velocivixen, on Flickr
Back Side Pro-Compe Freewheel by velocivixen, on Flickr
Dry & Rusty by velocivixen, on Flickr
SunTour Pro-Compe 5 speed by velocivixen, on Flickr
1978? Univega Gran Rally by velocivixen, on Flickr
OK, give it up. In the world of bikes, bike clothing, gloves, components, advertising, what screams iconic 1970's?
SunTour Pro-Compe 5 Speed by velocivixen, on FlickrBack Side Pro-Compe Freewheel by velocivixen, on FlickrDry & Rusty by velocivixen, on FlickrSunTour Pro-Compe 5 speed by velocivixen, on Flickr1978? Univega Gran Rally by velocivixen, on FlickrOK, give it up. In the world of bikes, bike clothing, gloves, components, advertising, what screams iconic 1970's?
12-10-15, 06:13 PM
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The 1972 Paramount catalog page:
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12-10-15, 06:17 PM
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Let me think. Early on had that war thingy my friends and I went to. I remember girls... there was drugs... alcohol. Did we have bicycles in the 70's?
12-10-15, 06:20 PM
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safety flags
12-10-15, 06:21 PM
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12-10-15, 06:23 PM
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Now I know the correct shoes to wear while riding my old bikes: Keds light blue deck shoes. Maybe I could nail on some cleats.
12-10-15, 06:34 PM
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Only a freak would have even heard of a Paramount. We learned to ride on these:
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12-10-15, 06:52 PM
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High flange hubs, chrome sox on the DO's, Shimano Crane/Eagle/Lark, center pull brakes, turkey levers, stem shifters....
12-10-15, 07:31 PM
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fashion is a fickle thing..
I don't think this was ever in fashion in the US, but maybe in the UK where this Raleigh catalog was designed??
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I don't think this was ever in fashion in the US, but maybe in the UK where this Raleigh catalog was designed??
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12-10-15, 07:41 PM
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12-10-15, 07:54 PM
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Made in America, neon green and heavy.
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12-10-15, 08:36 PM
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