Atkins Bobbi 3
08-10-18, 11:48 PM
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Atkins Bobbi 3
Anyone have any info on this bike? I search the internet and there is literally nothing... I have no idea what year this might be or what it might be worth... I am assuming it was made in the USA based on the sticker that is on the frame. 
08-10-18, 11:55 PM
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The only stamped number I could find is this super long on the side of the head tube
08-11-18, 12:17 AM
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the guy I got it from mentioned they had that seat put on for his wife
08-11-18, 12:26 AM
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Very cheap bike with very cheap components, but it's in great shape. More of an interesting cultural artifact; but it could be a rider, too, with some decent modern brake pads added. If you're a short girl named Bobbi and you don't want to go (or stop) fast, it would be just the thing. Worth about $50, to the right buyer.
Pretty snazzy head badge.
Pretty snazzy head badge.
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Very cheap bike with very cheap components, but it's in great shape. More of an interesting cultural artifact; but it could be a rider, too, with some decent modern brake pads added. If you're a short girl named Bobbi and you don't want to go (or stop) fast, it would be just the thing. Worth about $50, to the right buyer.
Pretty snazzy head badge.
Pretty snazzy head badge.
08-11-18, 01:57 PM
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Bad example
We had one of those in our co-op. Horrible bike with obviously rolled tubing, cheap stamped steel parts, etc. I also could find nothing on the ‘net about it.
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I'm unfamiliar with this type of hub... I am assuming this is some sort of grease port?
08-12-18, 09:55 AM
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Hub is a Shimano 333 and that's the oil port for the hub.
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Department/hardware store private branding. Likely made by Murray Huffy or similar.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/shimano333.html
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/shimano333.html
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I believe the BMA/6 certification thing started in 1971
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I used 30W in the 333 hubs that passed through my hands. I have a hand oiler and put one pump into the hub - that is probably about a tablespoon.
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