Originally Posted by
uncle uncle
Hey Jay... I have an interest in the very bottom of the bicycle barrel. If you're willing, I would like a part by part breakdown of your bike, any serial number(s) that might appear on it, and pictures of all the lugs, logos, and braze on's. Any idea who might have built these for John Deere?
I have no idea who made it for John Deere. I was thinking of posting a parts breakdown here anyway for posterity.
The SN is stamped on the rear dropout: 2455356
RD: Suntour GT (Second Generation)
FD: Suntour Sport
Shifters: Suntour Stem shifters
Stem: SR
Handlebars: Unknown
Wheels: Kinlin 27x1 1/4
Brakes: San Kuang center pull
Suntour Brake Levers
Crank Arms: Unknown, but are chome and stamped Made in Japan
Pedals: Unknown, rusty, haven't been able to find a name
Chainrings: Unknown manufacturer, 106mm BCD. 40/50 (I think), chromed steel?
Freewheel: OEM was 5 speed Suntour, ranging from 28-14
Rear hub: Sunshine (made in Japan).
I will get some detail shots of the lugs and stuff soon.
Anything else or further details you'd like?