Thread: Murray "Image"
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Old 07-11-10 | 12:42 AM
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greenforestcat
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Bikes: Nishiki fixed gear, piles of bike frames...

Originally Posted by arismella
(Pretty please?)

I just got a hand-me-down Murray "Image," and due to its search-engine-unfriendly name, I've basically found no info on the bike. Anyone have one of these babies? I'm just looking for some general information (as the OP here was). Mine is also a weird turquoise-blue with some pink triangles on the frame. Very 80s chic!
I would also be interested in more information about this elusive Murray Image...

I have the ladies' version; it is also a weird turquoise blue frame with pink triangles, and has matching turquoise blue cable housing. It's a 10 speed with 26" wheels and 26 x 1 3/8 tires, downtube friction shifters, crank with outer chainring welded to it, Shimano components of some sort, and a frame without any braze-ons. What I'm really not sure of is whether the components indicate that it's an older bike...or just a pretty low end bike.

When I "rescued" this bike and started working on it, it was kind of a disaster...the chain was on incorrectly, and the cables were a complete mess. With a bit of time and creativity (and a few replaced components), it looks like it will make a pretty decent ride for somebody who needs low cost transportation. Still, all the bikes I work on are my babies, and I'm really curious about the age and quality of the bike, if nothing else.
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