My first was a 26" JC Higgins from Sears about 1961. It was a bit big for me but my dad couldn't afford to buy me two bikes so he bought the one with the idea I'd grow into it.

But my second bike--ahhh sweet memories--was a 1959 Fiorelli, all Campy, which I bought with my savings in 1964. The derailluer went out immediately and the new one cost more than the whole bike. Sure wish I still had this one.

john in oregon