Now HERE's an interesting bike!
04-27-07, 08:23 AM
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Now HERE's an interesting bike!
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04-27-07, 08:34 AM
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I was watching the history channel the other night. The Japanese army was riding bicycles across the maylasian peninsula on their way to invade Singapore. The bikes looked just like the one in the pics.
World Famous. Imported 15 years ago. Why do I have my doubts about both of those statements?
World Famous. Imported 15 years ago. Why do I have my doubts about both of those statements?
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Very interestint. And, it's world famous. Wish I could see more pictures of it, tho.
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there was an article about the famous Flying Pigeon cycleworks in China in Cycling Magazine in the past month or so - this was the bicycle for the people & literally millions and millions have been produced...
these days other manufacturers are taking most of the market share but the FP is still popular because it is so cheap, it is rarely stolen when a newer brand/model is parked next to it.
these days other manufacturers are taking most of the market share but the FP is still popular because it is so cheap, it is rarely stolen when a newer brand/model is parked next to it.
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04-27-07, 09:26 AM
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I need more cowbell.
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Does it only have a front brake?
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04-27-07, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
Does it only have a front brake?
I'll keep the UO-8 for commuting, thank you!
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Hey Deeg,
Just saw this parked outside my office and got a. It's gen-u-ine Dutch city bike. They are truly lovely.
Just saw this parked outside my office and got a. It's gen-u-ine Dutch city bike. They are truly lovely.
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They come with a coaster brake. They make and sell more bikes than anyone in the entire world.
https://en.flying-pigeon.cn/newEbiz1/...6eadf5a9bc896e
1970s --today: The policy of reform and opening up brings us new vitality for development. Flying Pigeon brand bicycles obtain more competitive ability. By the end of 2001, our total production has reached 70,000,000 bicycles and the exported value amounted to 6,000,000 bicycles .
https://en.flying-pigeon.cn/newEbiz1/...6eadf5a9bc896e
1970s --today: The policy of reform and opening up brings us new vitality for development. Flying Pigeon brand bicycles obtain more competitive ability. By the end of 2001, our total production has reached 70,000,000 bicycles and the exported value amounted to 6,000,000 bicycles .
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Originally Posted by Jet Travis
Hey Deeg,
Just saw this parked outside my office and got a. It's gen-u-ine Dutch city bike. They are truly lovely.
Just saw this parked outside my office and got a. It's gen-u-ine Dutch city bike. They are truly lovely.
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Originally Posted by BluesDawg
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I'd jump on it if I were you. Two (?) billion Chinese can't be wrong! 
I never see anything this cool on the Detroit Craigslist.
I never see anything this cool on the Detroit Craigslist.
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I see some Arbitrage here. $30 in China and $225 in San Diego.
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Reminds of the type of bike around when I was in my eleventeens By the time I got my Raleigh Trent Tourist when I was 13- The world famous style bikes (Or the Hercules as they were in England) were old hat. Still the bike is worth buying just for taht suspended saddle.
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Originally Posted by cruzMOKS
I see some Arbitrage here. $30 in China and $225 in San Diego.
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Originally Posted by centexwoody
there was an article about the famous Flying Pigeon cycleworks in China in Cycling Magazine in the past month or so - this was the bicycle for the people & literally millions and millions have been produced...
these days other manufacturers are taking most of the market share but the FP is still popular because it is so cheap, it is rarely stolen when a newer brand/model is parked next to it.
these days other manufacturers are taking most of the market share but the FP is still popular because it is so cheap, it is rarely stolen when a newer brand/model is parked next to it.
