wtf GIOS!
09-23-11 | 01:28 PM
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09-23-11 | 01:46 PM
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It's a mini! For further reading: https://bikehugger.com/post/view/mini-velo-gios-its-mine
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'72 Cilo Pacer (x2) • '72 Peugeot PX10 • ‘72 Gitane Gran Tourisme • '73 Speedwell Ti • '74 Motobecane Grand Jubile • '74 Peugeot UE-8 • ‘80 Colnago Super • ‘81 Univega Super Special • ‘82 Zinn • ‘84ish Mystery Custom • '85 A.L.A.N Cyclocross • '85 De Rosa Pro • '86 Look Equipe 753 • '86 Look KG86 • '89 Parkpre Team Road • '90 Parkpre Team MTB • '90 Merlin Ti
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09-23-11 | 01:56 PM
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That is crazy! Thanks for the link, I actually like it!! I went from wtf/omg to lol
It's a mini! For further reading: https://bikehugger.com/post/view/mini-velo-gios-its-mine
09-23-11 | 02:36 PM
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There's a whole line of Gios bikes still sold in Japan. Most likely made in China or Taiwan, and not up to the same standards as the classic ones.
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09-23-11 | 05:16 PM
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A bike like that came into the LBS where I work. The brand name on it is Billion. It seems sensible in the space savings, and it looks like a decent rider. The customer is from Japan.
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09-23-11 | 06:24 PM
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Could those also have smaller wheels for stability when loaded down? Thats what I heard.
... but yeah they look dumb.
... but yeah they look dumb.
09-24-11 | 03:36 AM
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I was first made aware of these from a thread posted by Dawes-man. I guess they work for a congested urban environment like Tokyo.
I don't care for the proportions. I much prefer this one with larger wheels. I think they are 24" or metric equivalent.
Circa 1974 Katakura Silk by Dawes-man, on Flickr
I don't care for the proportions. I much prefer this one with larger wheels. I think they are 24" or metric equivalent.
Circa 1974 Katakura Silk by Dawes-man, on Flickr
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