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Old 06-02-13, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Don't know about that.
In 1972 I bought a new Raleigh Sports with 3 speed coaster and Brooks B72 saddle for $82.
In 1976 I bought a new Raleigh Superbe with 3 speed coaster, Dyno front hub and Brooks B66 saddle for $135.

Those bikes were probably better all weather, low/no maintenance city bikes than anything sold today in the U.S. at any price.
Not sure why you're comparing 3 speed coasters to 10 speed bikes, I'm surprised you didn't quote single speed bike for $54 which was even less maintenance then the 3 speed bikes.
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