Here’s an OTSG First from our friends to the north. This is Andy B’s Norco Monshee, and one classy looking town bike.

My name is Andy B and I would like to submit my old 10 speed here.

It’s a 1970′s Norco Monshee Tourister not too sure exactly the year. I bought this bike from a garage sale about a week ago so far it’s been a really fun bike to ride around with. Hope it’ll last me for some good years to come.

Here is Eileen’s Centurion Accordo. Eileen listed this as 1982 model, but judging from the components and color scheme I would think it’s a mid to late 80s model.

Centurion Accordo

I got this bike from someone who was clearing out their mother’s estate. His mother had competed in triathalons or the Seattle to Portland Race with this bike, but had not used it much as all. It was stored in a bike bag for over fifteen years. A couple of other people were interested in the bike, but they wanted me to have it since they felt it’s what their mom would have wanted. Who knows if that’s true or just a good story! Anyway it’s in  super clean shape except for a ding on the top tube. It rides really sweet. I’ve only had to adjust the shifters and it’s good to go. I thought it would be a great bike since I’d read how good the centurion frames were. It’s super light to carry up the stairs too. Love it! It shifts like a dream compared to my other bike – a hybrid schwinn crisscross. I did add a bell so I don’t startle people and I switched out the plastic pedals with toe clips for wellgo pedals that are normal on one side and spd clipless on the other.

I think today’s entry is well worth the wait. This is Doug B’s Austro Daimler Vent Noir.

My favorite bike ever.  I have ridden this bike thousands of miles over the years and have enjoyed every one.  Smooth and precise, like a Swiss watch. Bars, seat, seat post, pedals and wheels are not original, and the fenders were added this year for commuting.  Reynolds 531, hand-made and hand-detailed. I hope you like it.
Doug B

Stevie J (aka DearSirColon, aka BeaterRezQ) sent us his nicely done 1986 Fuji Palisades, and a familiar handlebar configuration.

OTSG we salute you! …as well as all others with a knack for the old, unusual and altogether funky in two-wheel-non-motorized  transportation. This Fuji was given to me by a co-worker that purchased it brand new in 85-86.  He knew that I collected/restored bicycles and said that his old back was tired of riding in a slumped position. I’ve been given many bikes in the past, and many being POS (scrap metal) so I reluctantly agreed to take it off of his hands…boy was I floored. Turns out the bike was a pristine 80′s Fuji in near to new shape, and other than the few scratches on one seat stay–flawless.  It’s not a high dollar Fuji, nor is it the lightest one made but very road worthy and a solid ride.  How you see it now is how I inherited it, minus the tires, funky bars, and the brake levers that I added. (my own old-school version of inline brakes, quite possibly better made and bomb-proof) components associated with this unit:( Made in Japan) Nitto stem, Sugino VP crank (bronze/chrome mix), Diacompe brakes, Fuji seat, Suntour shift group AR (2×6 gearing, my bad), Ukai alloy rims 27×1 1/4” …also added was an Avenir seat post rack Hope you all enjoy my offering as I do yours, Beater RezQ

We’re on such a roll here lately, I may as well keep it going. This is Manny’s 1979 Nishiki International.

Hi,  this is my first submission to OTS,

It’s a 1979 Nishiki International. This bike belonged to a friend of friend who bought it new. At some point he quit riding it and stored it in an attic for at least a couple of decades! Rolled up me sleeves, cleaned her up, replaced the tires/tubes, and cables. Lubed/oiled the chain, all the bearings etc. Wrapped the bar with Newbaum’s cotton tape, hemp twined the ends and coated with amber shellac. I hate the foam bar/grip tape these bikes originally came with! I’ve got the toe clips but need to replace the leather straps and it’ll be 100% complete.

Cheers, Manny in AZ