Swiss Army bikes?
06-07-15 | 12:26 PM
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Swiss Army bikes?
New Swiss Army Surplus MO-93 7-speed 26" Bicycle - 637593, Field Gear at Sportsman's Guide
7 speed, 26 inch, racks, fenders, lights, lockable luggage, complete tool kit, $1000
7 speed, 26 inch, racks, fenders, lights, lockable luggage, complete tool kit, $1000
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06-07-15 | 01:16 PM
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From: Miami, FL
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The price is not bad, especially considering that it includes dynamo lights for the front and rear. Granted the bike is fairly heavy, but it has some pretty heavy duty front and rear racks installed, and on flat terrain weight is not as big a deal as it's often made out to be. It also seems to me as though it would make a great starting point for an aftermarket e-bike conversion, which would make 20+ mph speeds doable on flats, and it would also make hilly commutes much more enjoyable.
06-07-15 | 05:02 PM
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Bikes: 2005 Gazelle Golfo, 1935 Raleigh Sport, 1970 Robin Hood sport, 1974 Schwinn Continental, 1984 Ross MTB/porteur, 2013 Flying Piegon path racer, 2014 Gazelle Toer Populair T8
Lighter than my Gazelle, and only one gear less, ignore the weight weenies, it would be a great commuter or utility bike for most conditions.
06-07-15 | 09:01 PM
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I have some stairs to deal with at home (around 15 total each way) and some transit stations are elevator free. The practical limit for me to lift is about 40#, 48 would be too heavy, particularly on the long flights of stairs. Good features, but it would be nice if it was 20% lighter.
06-08-15 | 12:04 AM
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I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure those bikes didn't have hydraulic brakes. The ones I've seen have all had rod brakes for the front, and coasters for the rear.
06-08-15 | 07:56 AM
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From: Kent Wa.
Bikes: 2005 Gazelle Golfo, 1935 Raleigh Sport, 1970 Robin Hood sport, 1974 Schwinn Continental, 1984 Ross MTB/porteur, 2013 Flying Piegon path racer, 2014 Gazelle Toer Populair T8
The modern army bikes have Magura hydraulic rim brakes, totally different from the old single speed, rod brake bikes.
06-08-15 | 11:41 AM
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Bikes: 2011 ciocc san cristobal. 2008 seven odonata. 1951 condor m05. 1990 ciocc San cristobal 2012 cervelo s3. 2001 Colnago ct-1. 1990 Concorde Astore.
Mine is older, and heavier. Fun to ride (downhill) but no commuting with it for me.
1951 m05
1951 m05
06-08-15 | 02:26 PM
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From: Boston, MA
Bikes: Bianchi Volpe, ANT 3-speed roadster, New Albion Privateer singlespeed, Raleigh One Way singlespeed, Raleigh Professional "retro roadie" rebuild, 198? Fuji(?) franken-5-speed, 1937 Raleigh Tourist, 1952 Raleigh Sports, 1966 Raleigh Sports step-through
06-08-15 | 02:46 PM
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From: Chicago Western 'burbs
Bikes: 1993 NOS Mt Shasta Tempest, Motobecane Fantom Cross CX, Dahon Speed D7, Dahon Vector P8, Bullitt Superfly
From the description this appears to be a used bike. I like the bike overall and I guess it's not a bad alternative to a used Workcycles Secret Service. I wonder what condition they are actually in.
06-08-15 | 04:05 PM
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From: Kent Wa.
Bikes: 2005 Gazelle Golfo, 1935 Raleigh Sport, 1970 Robin Hood sport, 1974 Schwinn Continental, 1984 Ross MTB/porteur, 2013 Flying Piegon path racer, 2014 Gazelle Toer Populair T8
I saw one about a year ago and it was in excellent condition, but being surplus there's always going to be variations.
