Sekine GTO - the Beau Brummel of Bikes
04-11-20, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ascherer
@noglider I think this would be PERFECT for the Tour de Bronx!
died in a French 'asylum', ???
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04-11-20, 11:56 AM
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Japanese home-market bike catalogs are a hoot, there are numerous bikes similar to that Sekine.
And, Campy even made an appropriate shifter forcawhile--the "Elefante."
And, Campy even made an appropriate shifter forcawhile--the "Elefante."
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04-11-20, 12:37 PM
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I could see someone like from the movie 'The 40 year old Virgin' growing up and wanting this bike next to his Johnny Sokko collection. Lol
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04-11-20, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedofLite
Yeah, I wondered the same thing too.
But then saw the bike has a Japanese origin.
I'm not saying it was a bad inside joke that led a flasher being labeled a frasher....
....just saying it could have been possible back then and tolerated.
But then saw the bike has a Japanese origin.
I'm not saying it was a bad inside joke that led a flasher being labeled a frasher....
....just saying it could have been possible back then and tolerated.
04-11-20, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Wildwood
speaking of Beau - "isn't the Bronx considered....well....a bit dowdy these days?"
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04-11-20, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 52telecaster
you know they did make the "world finest bicycle".
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Originally Posted by ascherer
@noglider I think this would be PERFECT for the Tour de Bronx!
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04-11-20, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ascherer
If that's a quote, I don't know the reference. I like riding in The Bronx more than I should. It's got enormous variety and even more of a reputation. I find a lot of vitality in the neighborhoods and parks. There's a good chance that I'll be riding to Orchard Beach and City Island tomorrow. It's a NYC version of a seaside fishing town.
i know nothing.
especially anything NYC.
did not mean to slander a borough.
04-12-20, 09:40 AM
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The first thing that flashed through my mind was AMF.
05-08-20, 07:48 PM
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I have an opportunity to buy this bike. It's being sold locally and seems to be in good condition. It's one of those bikes you think you want but you know you won't be able to get rid of after because it's so.... unique.
05-08-20, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BikeWonder
I have an opportunity to buy this bike. It's being sold locally and seems to be in good condition. It's one of those bikes you think you want but you know you won't be able to get rid of after because it's so.... unique.
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