This is Reade W’s one-owner 1978 Azuki Gran Sport. Reade sent this in over the summer and is looking for an interested collector.

Reade, When you say, “I’m not riding it…”, do you really mean, “I’ve never ridden it…”?

Hi,      

‘Found your site while doing some research on my old ten speed today.  The bike is a 1978 AZUKI Gran Sport 21″ that I bought new in the Spring of ’78.  I’m not riding it and would like to see it go to a collector instead of winding up as a bent wheel locked to a bike rack at some Community College.  

I hope you like the pictures.

Reade

Today’s entry comes to us from Paula B. This 1987 Schwinn Tempo has to be the Smallest OTS we’ve ever seen in the gallery. This bike is so small I bet that its Super Deluxe Gel Comfort Saddle weights more than the frame and fork combined! Paula, I’m glad you like the bike. Don’t worry about changing out the saddle; I can assure you, the one pictured is not “authentic” either.

Hi, This is a bike my boss gave me, she said it had been sitting in her garage for about 10 years, and she got it from someone else that hadn’t really ridden it. I don’t know much about bicycles, but I’m really enjoying riding this one around town. The bike shop where I had it tuned up said it was made in 1987.

I took the money I had been saving for a bike and spent it on some accessories, replaced the ratty turquoise handlebar tape with some nice white stuff, and installed chrome fenders. My boss said the seat is a “nice touring saddle” whatever that means – I’m currently on the hunt for a white one, I know it’s not as “authentic” but I think it will really look spiffy.

All the best, Paula

I’m going to be pre-dating this and the following two posts, so we don’t miss any days this week.
This is Rob P’s Univega Gran Rally. As fine an example of mid/early 80s cycling I’ve seen. This baby beckons for ride down a country road on a crisp autumn morning. (If it ever stops raining!)

80′s Univega Gran Rally All original Gran Rally with a full Shimano 600 group. Campy record hubs laced to Mavic rims Super classy!

I apologize for the delay in posting this week! If any of you have an viable alternative to a day-job, I’m all ears!

Today’s entry is a 1977 Peug’ UO10 sent in by Harry B. This is great looking bike in what appears to be nearly original condition (with the exception being the mattress saddle?)

Here is my 1977, Peugeot UO10 Road Bike.  From all I have read about this classic they say it will take you right up to pro quality of when this bike was in circulation.  I can sure agree that it rides every bit like a pro tour bike.  It is fast and gives a very solid ride. Feels like you have something under you that won’t get blown over by the wind.  Goes through deep water like a boat and just feels naturally tough. I have always been a real fan of the Old Ten Speeds mostly for the way they were built and all the craftsmanship that went into the making of one bike.  They didn’t cut corners on this one. Another real plus with this bike and most Peugeot bikes I read about, they all seem to have these great paint jobs that hold up for years. Some parts do rust but the actual paint itself has been really good on all the ones I have owned.

This is a real looker and by all standards has held up the good name of Peugeot.

Harry B.

This post may make some our Cotter Purists cringe, but I just had to post it. Especially given Andrew’s commitment to steel. He’s taken a frame that some may consider “obsolete” for competative use, and really just blown that whole notion out of the water.  Happy Friday, go ride your bike!

I am a steel zealot, so I’ve always wanted to find a quality old steel frame and race it. I found this like new paramount frame and built it into my hard core racer. With my racing wheels it’s under 16 lbs and stiff as a corpse on Viagra. Please note that I bought the frame only. I would never dissect an old steel bike to do this.