Katakura Silk, with a difference
05-01-09, 10:12 AM
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Katakura Silk, with a difference
My mechanic, Mr Kiichi Sugiyama (Mr S) has opened a new shop in Hachioji, about 20 miles outside the centre of Tokyo. I took him some rims and hubs to be made up and saw this Katakura Silk in his shop. It's called a 'Porta Silk' and is a folding bicycle. It dates from the mid-60s and was apparently used by American paratroopers in Vietnam.
There is an album of photos at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/2298367...7617465330939/
There is an album of photos at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/2298367...7617465330939/
05-01-09, 12:38 PM
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Very nice!
I love the random things that turn up at Japanese bike shops.
I love the random things that turn up at Japanese bike shops.
