Originally Posted by
ramzilla
Kuwahara is probably the oldest bike manufacturer in Japan that's still in business today. They took a big hit during WW2 but, came back bigger and better afterwards. (Kuwahara became the administrator of a prisoner of war camp during the war. He was a big disappointment to the Emperor because he refused to torture the American Flyers). Known for making some of the finest bikes on the planet. (Including the "American Flyer").
They made beautiful road bikes in the 70's through the 80's and, began producing bmx and mountain bikes in the 90's. Lord only knows what they're up to now. But, I'm pretty sure they're still cranking out some wonderful stuff.
LINK:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuwaha...cycle_company)
That's pretty a sweet, thanks! I dig what they did with the American Flyer, pretty cool.
So you're saying that the serial number on the seat tube indicates that the bike was made by Kuwahara?