smallwheeler

i spend quite a bit of time looking at bikes. i really love them. i know there are others here who feel the same way. i thought i would start a thread where we can share pics of bikes that really catch our eyes for one reason or another. i'll start off with this little beauty i saw recently. it's called alizé 16 bonnet noir. it's a japanese bike with 349 wheels. comes in two sizes: 407mm and 460mm.. shimano sora drive train. dura ace bar end shifters. nice.

smallwheeler

another i like is the sugimura progressive. i really like this frame geometry.
406 road:

mtb:

16" 305 version:

smallwheeler

bridgestone bikes:

transit sport:





transit super light 14:



transit carbon:





picnica:



moulton:

brakemeister

drool

14R 

Not to steal from the OP, but I believe this bike belongs here (since it follows the same archetype of the ones previously mentioned)

smallwheeler

not stealing- i was hoping others would contribute. and ya, the bianchi is a beauty. it amazes me that these bikes are not stocked by retailers in the US..

mainstreetexile 

The Bonnet Noir and the Bridgestone Transit Sport look awesome.

Can't find any info on that model of the transit sport, do you know if they're still making it?

smallwheeler

the bridgestone transit sport is an older bike. i think those pics are from a vintage restoration. i agree it's an awesome looking machine. i seem to recall a forum member from the philippines who owned one..

smallwheeler

panasonic:
this is the panasonic springbok. i think of it as sort of the raleigh twenty of japan. seems quite a few people are finding and restoring/upgrading them to road bike standards. pretty nice and has a great frame latch assembly. note the last one is dressed as a bike friday

smallwheeler

panasonic traincle titanium: a gorgeous bike.

smallwheeler

to continue with the japanese theme, this is one of my favs- the araya micro hurry. it was made in three sizes; 12", 14", and 16". looks like a toy, but was actually a high quality bicycle with a full cromo lugged frame and top of the line components (with prices to match!)
a nicely documented and meticulous restoration can be found here:




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ttakata73

those Hurry bikes are awesome, talk about a clown bike.

I have amassed a collection of small wheeled bike pics for your perusal.
I find the variations of design on such an old subject fascinating.

14" https://s749.photobucket.com/user/tta.../Bicycles%2014
14" Dove https://s749.photobucket.com/user/tta...0Dove%20BYA412
14" Java X1 https://s749.photobucket.com/user/tta...14%20Java%20X1
16" https://s749.photobucket.com/user/tta...6inch%20wheels
20" https://s749.photobucket.com/user/tta...0inch%20wheels

some bikes I was thinking to make a grocery bike out of
https://s749.photobucket.com/user/tta...cycles%20Cargo

social suicide

OldSkool. Dig the coon tails!




This is why we have yellow-

social suicide

These two too.

brakemeister

those brakeline wires.. the sharp ends were poking into your fingers all the time ... who remembers ?

vmaniqui

this is what i've been eyeing for awhile now. full carbon fiber and priced at $998++.

https://www.bicyclehero.com/au/cello-...cle-white.html

and they have shimano 105 parts for $1600++
Details

Frame: Full Carbon Fiber frame
Fork: Full carbon airo fork
Brake: Shimano BR-R450
Shifter: Shimano 105 ST-5700
Derailleur: shimano 105 FD-5700-S, Shimano 105 RD-5700-S
Crankset: Shimano 105 FC-5700-S
Rim: AlexRim DA22 451
Hub: Shiamno Tiagra HB-4500
Spoke stainless spoke
Tire: Schwalbe Durano
Weight: 8kg(except pedals)

ttakata73

You should get that Cello and write a review.
I bet it accelerates well and being carbon it is probably comfy.

smallwheeler

it seems you and i have similar tastes in bikes. i see you have the dahon presto lite in your pics collection. the presto lite is an awesome bike. i thought it was ridiculous that dahon dropped it and replaced it with the curve- definitely not in the same league as the presto. heavier and smaller. i think its interesting that dahon was "forced" to reintroduce this 10 + year old design, but wow.. 1000usd... better to find an old used one and upgrade it.

2013 single speed presto:


2004 presto 3 speed IGH:

smallwheeler

love these:

smallwheeler

here's another one that looks great, but seems nobody sells or rides. i've never seen one in the wild:

dynaryder

My old Nexus 8 FlyBy weighed just over 27lbs. With roller brakes I bet that one's over 30.

smallwheeler

"How much does this bike weigh? It’s a common question, and rightly so. But the truth is, there are no industry standards for claiming bike weights—and this leads to a lot of misinformation. Variances exist based on size, frame material, finish and hardware. And as bikes get lighter, these differences become more critical. At Giant, we believe the only way to truly know the weight of any particular bike is to find out for yourself at your local retailer."

wow.. what a cop out! haha!

bjorke

The SOMA is the only Japanese mini here, AFAIK... US branding but it came wrapped in pages from Yomiuri Shimbun. I've never seen anyone else riding one, and I ride SF daily..... put 50 miles on it just yesterday

Tyrell makes a Ti bike too:

fietsbob

Friend had a Moulton with a front Rack mounted Zzipper Fairing..it was Quite nice ..

He gave me his used Zzipper Thriller , I put on my 700c wheel commuter for a long rural commute.



Copenhagen Pedersen site had a cool 20" wheel one displayed, but the site has changed.

https://www.pedersen-bike.dk/

dynaryder

DO WANT

Still miss my Ti cross bike.