GeezerPete

I don't remember much of a bike boom in the 70's. At that time, I was living in the woods of New Hampshire and pretty much out of the realm of popular culture. Running was the real boom for me back then. 10-speeds had just come in. They were sporty but hairy machines. The stock components on most affordable models were pretty bad and they were always going out of wack so you had to have a working knowledge of bike mechanics or you weren't going to ride for long. You rode because you had to and I rode my share of long hilly rides because I lived in the country and couldn't afford a car. There was nothing like cycling jerseys or shoes and helmets were rare. The whole scene with four figure bikes, and clubs and bike fashion was unimaginable then. Put on a pair of shorts or jeans and a pair of sneakers and head out the door.