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Help identify Kabuki Bridgeston...Submariner?

Old 01-11-12, 04:45 PM
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Yes, the decals changed from (I believe) a cursive script to modern-looking block letters in later years. Yours is inbetween the two that I had. It is interesting to see how the decals "morphed" from year-to-year.
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Tuga Dude, as promised, here's a partial scan from what I believe to be 1979 or 1980. Please note how Technart is used to describe the both the hi-tensile frame of the Skyway 12 and the stainless steel frame of the Submariner 12. There is no mention of Technart on the traditionally brazed, mid-range, Diamond Formula 12. As stated earlier, Technart was the actual tube joining process and had nothing to do with the employed tubing material.

Also note that the Submariner 12 is spec'd with a Technart, hi-tensile fork.
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Originally Posted by amyfischer
So, does the location and script of the decals help indicate the model and years of these bikes?
Decal style can often be an aid in determining the era of a bicycle, though rarely a specific year. Most manufacturers used a decal style for several years. as for the model, the decal style was often used on multiple models, if not the full line, so it does not do not help with the model, unless there is a specific model decal.

In your case, the SMD decal on the top tube is the model designator. SM = SubMariner. I'm not sure what the D designates, though I suspect it indicate Dual purpose, as the D suffix was used on all the entry level model designations and these bicycles were commonly referred to as recreational/touring.

Your particular decal style was used for a short period in the very late 1970s. Based on period literature, it goes back no further than 1977 and, if TugaDude is correct in his Submariner 12 having been a 1979 model, the last year for your style was 1978. So, your bicycle's particular decal style may have lasted only 2 years.
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T-Mar and all who pitched in, thank you so much for your input and help. I'm coming to love these forums more and more. Always something new to learn. I will feel better when I sell it and can provide some of your good information on the specs of the bike. Like I said, I'll post pics of the finished product. Likely won't be long, I"m almost done putting it back together, just waiting on my new handlebar tape tires to get shipped to me.
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T-Mar could you please email me? I don't have enough posts (need 50) to send anyone an email and I have a question for you. TIA.
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Help in knowing year and worth of these 2 bikes thanks

I have 2 bikes I would like to know if anyone knows the year and what they may be worth
The first one is a Kabuki bridge 12 speed totally original and it was made in Japan. The vin # is cy8303j and maybe the letter m or N. I can't make it out or even know for sure it's another number

The other bike I have is a Giant Rincon 21 Speed The vin is gv1m2098. It's also in original shape.
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Originally Posted by Tom Del
I have 2 bikes I would like to know if anyone knows the year and what they may be worth
The first one is a Kabuki bridge 12 speed totally original and it was made in Japan. The vin # is cy8303j and maybe the letter m or N. I can't make it out or even know for sure it's another number

The other bike I have is a Giant Rincon 21 Speed The vin is gv1m2098. It's also in original shape.
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Based on the serial number the Giant Rincon is circa 1991-1992. It was an entry level ATB at the $300 US price point. So, even in excellent condition, I wouldn't expect much over $100 and it could be far less.

I addressed the Submariner in your other thread.
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Originally Posted by TugaDude


For now this is the only pic I can attach. The other files are too big. You'll notice the Schwinn bottle cage that I added due to the fact that there are no braze-on bottle holder mounts.
I had this same bike as a kid. The blue paint and stainless steel tubing on the frame sold me on it. That color combo was ultra modern looking back then. There wasn't really anything else like it that I can remember. I just remember waxing it, and looking at it and thinking "man, this bike looks nice." The bike itself was so-so, entry-level. I might have paid about $159 (maybe) in 1976. I really wanted the Kabuki Diamond Road (top of the line model), but a couple of bucks an hour was all you made back then. I did wind up buying the Diamond Touring, which I still have. That color combo still looks as good now as it did back then. Really nice!
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Blue Kabuki

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This is the '79, which I think is the same year as the OP's. 12 speeds on this one, my '75 was 10. Had one of those beautiful golden-colored freewheels, the two largest cogs were skiptooth. Very unique. The 12 speed had a "typical" 6 speed freewheel.
I just found one for $60 obo....it looks pretty good in the photo....I love unique bikes...I might try to get it.
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