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ilikebikes 07-21-07 03:33 PM

ID please =)
 
I found this in the trash in the "Northern Libertys" area of Philly, says,"12 Speed Touring" on the tp tube, any Info is appreciated :)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...keframe007.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...keframe006.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...keframe005.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...keframe004.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...keframe003.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...keframe002.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...keframe001.jpg

greyg8r 07-21-07 03:59 PM

Dropouts that are not forged, steel cottered crank, cheap-looking bottom bracket all scream budget bicycle. This belongs back in the dumpster IMHO.

nlerner 07-21-07 04:35 PM

In the mid to late 80s in the SF Bay area, Firenze bikes were given away with purchase of a stereo at consumer electronics store in Daly City. I was wrenching at the time, so we saw a few of those come in for repair. Truly awful stuff, made cheaply in Taiwan, destined for short lives and then the landfill. I can't say that's what you have, but it's a possibility.

Neal

rhenning 07-21-07 06:38 PM

They were also given away in Madison WI by a TV/furniture place called American of Madison. IIRC that stopped when he was sued by a person/persons who were severely injured when the steer tube of the frame came apsrt. I believe it cost the owner millions of dollars. They are probably the worst bikes I have ever seen. Roger

ilikebikes 07-21-07 08:00 PM

OK! LOL! Back to the trash it goes! LOL! Thanks to all that helped :)

PSYCLONE 07-22-07 06:24 AM

I see Clorox in the corner of the first pic and an active subwoofer (brand not determined) in the others.


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