Happy 4th of July from the OTSG. Everyone is welcome to our backyard barbecue, old 10-Speed style. Our festive friend below is hosting. Just show him your derailers and he’ll let you in for free. Don’t worry, he’s laid back—just like our geometry. Would you like a beer? Sorry, we only have American beer in steel cans. Be sure to grab a pie plate and have piece of Mom’s homemade apple pie before you leave.
Have a great and safe weekend.
Uncle Sam’s a Schwinn Varsity Fan! Hello Cameron, thought you might like this 4th of July special - 1981 Schwinn Varisty 10-spd. in Red, White and Cool ! Keep those OTS’s roll’n - Tim
Thanks Tim
The thrill and honor of today’s Street Seen entry ranks right up there with the OTSG being quoted in the New York Times. This is because it was sent in by none other than BikeSnobNYC. Known primarily for his biting wit and hilariously creative references and writing style, he is also (though not openly) a big fan of old 10-speeds. He claims he spotted this ragtag beauty in Brooklyn, but judging from that stem to seat height ratio this could be a ride from his personal collection.
“Seen in Brooklyn.” I love it when they say “10 Speed” on the top tube!
–BSNYC
Thanks Snob
We haven’t had a UK entry since Ken’s Elswick Hopper, and this is also the second Falcon in our collection. I like the bike David, but I’m docking you points for no pie plate and giving you bonus points for a Suntour rear derailer.:)
`73 ish falcon black diamond that i call gary francis (probably the previous owner if the peeling sticker on the top tube is anything to go by)
my daily commuter on a 25 mile round trip ever since i bought it about 3 months ago and i`ve replaced a lot of the original parts as a result,
breaking things is a particular skill of mine.
i`m getting really good at fixing things tho and i`ll try and keep my next creaky 10 speed lovely a bit more authentic, except for spoke reflectors anyway, i hate them things
Thanks David
It has come to my attention that played out fixed gear trends are now washing up on the shores of Old Ten Speed Island. This Murray sporting a pool noodle top tube pad could be cause for alarm, but I am not so worried. This is indeed a 10-speed, but it’s of the early to mid 90’s Wal-mart mountain bike variety and clearly not an accurate reflection of the old ten speed scene as whole.
Cameron,
Well another interesting OTS showed up behind the library today. This Murray even has the weird red with black drizzle paint job. Like some one overloaded a brush and let the paint just run off in a thin line all over the frame.
The one nod to current fashion is the orange pool noodle used as a top tube pad, on a step through frame no less. Didn’t see the rider so I can’t confirm how short he/she actually is. Enjoy
Thanks Ben
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I created this site for my own amusement, but I also envisioned it as resource for the bikes(and their owners) that don’t often get resources. The improvements listed above were made to encourage discussion and sharing of information regarding the bikes on this site. Please feel free to contact me if you have any other ideas or improvements that you would like to see in the OTSG.
Thanks for reading,
Cameron
