Cal Clipper 10 speed
07-18-12, 11:11 PM
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Cal Clipper 10 speed
i picked up a bike with a name badge on the front that reads Cal clipper. it's a 10-speed and I can't find anything at all on it anywhere! say's made in japan on the front, has anyone heard of this? From what I can tell it's a cro-moly lugged frame. die-compe and shimano parts, missing FD and RD. Any info is greatly appreciated in advance. Thanks
07-18-12, 11:47 PM
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I recall these were mid-level Japanese bikes from the '70's, so perhaps a little below mid-level here in the US market.
These seem to turn up about once per year on Sacramento's Craigslist.
A photo might refresh BF member's memories.
These seem to turn up about once per year on Sacramento's Craigslist.
A photo might refresh BF member's memories.
07-19-12, 01:45 AM
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it's in really ruff shape, only because I've never heard of it and it was lugged I grabbed it. If its not something super rare I was thinking of turning it into a fixie. What do you think BF world? again any info and comments are welcome and appreciated, thanks 
07-19-12, 04:26 AM
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I don't know how rare it is, but it looks like an entry level bike. Maybe a notch above something like the old Schwinn Varsity. It very well might be suited to conversion into a fixie or a townie.
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