http://oldtenspeedgallery.com Your one stop for all things old crappy 10 speed! Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:00:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-submitted/uncle-sams-1981-schwinn-varsity/ 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, ... http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/street-seen/bikesnobnyc-gets-in-on-the-ots-action/ 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 ... http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-submitted/davids-falcon-black-diamond/ 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 ... http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/street-seen/fixed-gear-trends-floating-our-direction/ I have made some improvements to the comment section of the posts.  Let me know what you think. Comment Reply Notification via Email Commenters can now receive notification via email when someone replies or comments on a post with which they have subscribed.  One will also have the option to turn off ... http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/other-things/fyi-improvements-to-post-commenting/ This General Rutherford, sent in by Bob, appears to be the men's variant of Tim's General Mixte. Most often, the 26" bikes are on the lower end of the quality scale, but this one is certainly the exception. Lugged frame, brazed cable stops and the European bottom ... http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-submitted/bobs-general-rutherford-10-speed/ Rounding off this stellar Week Of Schwinns is this mint, one owner, 1979 Schwinn Le Tour sent in by Dennis in Indiana.  Happy Schwinn Week to all--see ya Monday. Serial No. S1987515  1680--Head badge  I am the original owner-please don't kick the tires! http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-submitted/dennis-1979-schwinn-le-tour/ Continuing with this week's Schwinn Approved theme.  Hugh's Black Schwinn World Sport. http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-submitted/hughs-schwinn-world-sport/ Our old friend Bob, for whom Tuesday's Le Tour III is honorably named, sent in another from his personal collection. This time it is his wife's Baby Blue '72 Super Sport. If Bob is anything like me, I suspect that he acquired this bike under the guise of ... http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-submitted/bobs-1972-schwinn-super-sport-in-baby-blue/ It has been suggested by a loyal reader/contributer that I declare June Schwinn Month. I'm not sure about the whole month, but I am going to finish this week with ALL SCHWINNS. Now I expect all you non-Schwinn owners to come out and represent yourselves in July. ... http://oldtenspeedgallery.com/owner-submitted/johns-schwinn-le-tour-iii/