Let's see your 1960's era bikes!
 

The 1960's were a very interesting decade in the bike world, with many revolutionary changes taking place, eventually setting the stage for the bike boom of the early 70's. I just started my own 60's project and would love to see what others have done. Let's see your 1960's bikes!

'62 Sport

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I have a new project myself.............not exactly sure of the year, very early 70's or possibly late 60's.........but I am told a Zeus Gran Sport from the first era, by the head badge

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Legnano Pista from 1961 (estimate)

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http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/...s/Frejus44.jpg

Frejus ~ 1963

Schwinn Racer Deluxe-1967: Inherited from grandfather.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x...501121720a.jpg

Man, that's beautiful! Original paint or repaint? I can't recall....

It Came to me as a Frame and Fork....
 

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...and was pretty rough, at that.

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1966 Paramount

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8...44f6cbba_z.jpg
1960-something Follis - now in the hands of another BF member

That's original Bob. Looks great from that distance. Paint is excellent..but the chrome is sketchy.
Thanks. S..

Cool old bike.

As is that Follis, Azorch.

And the Legnano track!


Nice bikes all. Good thread.

Three Schwinns from that era. 1960 Continental 10 speed. Their first mass market 10 speed. 1964 Sierra 15 speed Schwinn's first mass market lightweight with aluminum rims and a 1964 Varsity. It and its many brethern were probably the most sold 10 speed ever. Roger

+10 !

Those bikes sure are a tough act to follow, but my gas-pipe Ganna still belongs here as a '60's issue.
(Probably a circa '68 model, according to what the company told me). It's had a few upgrades since I acquired it.

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Bianchi Competizione by djk762, on Flickr

Wow, djkashuba - That is one good looking Bianchi! And it's Orange! :)

Agreed. While I would love to have a celeste Bianchi steel bike, djkashuba's orange bike is as elegant looking as those 50's French bikes that I drool over.

WOW is right. Can we see more of that orange beauty?

Sure! These shots were before a proper cleaning but you get the idea. The paint really is interesting…has a way of glowing and changing depending on the light.

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Bianchi Competizione by djk762, on Flickr

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Bianchi Competizione by djk762, on Flickr

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Bianchi Competizione by djk762, on Flickr

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Bianchi Competizione by djk762, on Flickr

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Bianchi Competizione by djk762, on Flickr

1968 or 69'...she's not pretty, but she's a lot of fun:

http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/a...019CB3B722.jpg

1963 Schwinn Superior

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...ps4faf0a3e.jpg

That's copper.

BA.

Here's my (read: my dad's) 1966 Schwinn Paramount shot by my mom on the NDS :/

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...he has a Cooper, too.

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1963 Raleigh Sports in Utility Black - Great rider for when you don't want to change your clothes to ride to the coffee shop.

Before I die, I want to own a bike with chromed lugs. I don't ask for much, but that's a must. Your Bianchi is beautiful.