Annalise G’s 1980s Step-Through Bennett

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Annalise G. in Australia, a contributor from way back when the OTSG was in its infancy, has offered us another Oz-born beauty for our enjoyment.

I have acquired and renovated this green 1980s step-through Bennett. It was sold by a bike shop in Melbourne, Australia and appears to have spent its life in this city. There does not appear to be a model name, but the front dérailleur is a ‘Thunderbird’ and the rear is an ‘Eagle II’. I added the basket myself and replaced the left crank, which had worn. The cafe photos were taken in Brunswick, arguably the old-ten-speed capital of Australia. I hope you are well!
yours,
Annalise

Thanks Annalise

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  • http://reidsvillebicycles.com Bill D.

    I love the pictures and the bike. Great to see what’s happening in cycling elsewhere in the world.

  • older1

    The urban-cafe photo is well done, Annalise!

    Due to the nearly-hostile choice of overt battleship-grey paint, I’m going to speculate the retailer next door desires to disassociate thier undeniably shared boundary, loudly declaring they don’t quite appreciate the creative graffiti on their neighbor’s casual facade.

    The contrast couldn’t possibly be more distinct, but the winsome green OTS seems precisely positioned in a deliberate attempt to successfully bridge this conflict!

  • http://hughsbicycle.blogspot.com Hugh

    Nice photograph Annalise the urban setting is fantasic. Also I love the chrome fork tips. Thunderbird and Eagle II are both Shimano derailleurs.

  • Charles

    Wow! This is the opposite end of the universe from the standard crumby garage door background. One of the best ever!