Old 08-14-11, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by VintageRide
Wonderful pictorial history of your Le Jeune CV-6, I have always liked the graphics and overall look of them. Dare we say it looks better now than when it was almost new. And congratulations for keeping it all these years. Considering how much things have changed, including ourselves it is great to see so many whose appreciation for their bike helped them weather trends and advances in the bicycle industry. Of course, all this really just proves that vintage bikes have what you might call " personality ".
I agree. I remember seeing all those red LeJeunes in Central Park in the 70's. It was very enviable in those days.

And yes, wonderful pictorial essay!
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