• Ben’s Huffy Aerowind

    One of my favorite OTS to have been featured on our beloved Gallery was Ben’s Murray “The Dude”.  Then, “The Dude” was stolen leaving Ben—and many of us—broken hearted and searching for answers.  But, just as you morn the passing of a family pet, a time comes when finding a suitable replacement is appropriate.  I’m sure that after owning “The Dude”, finding the right bike to fill this immense void is no small task.  I was very pleased when I saw what Ben had chosen as his trusty replacement steed. This cherry Huffy Aerowind is not quite as obscure as “The Dude” but obscure in its own right, and just like “The Dude” this Aerowind looks as if it were stuffed between someone’s mattress for that past 25 year.

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    Stopped at a number of garage sales this weekend, and didn’t see many bikes for sale. I asked at a few if they had any bikes they were selling, and up on some hooks at one of them was this hunk of ‘Aero’ beauty.

    Thanks Ben

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    3. Ben’s Murray “The Dude” 10-Speed
    4. Ben’s Fuji Espree 12
    5. James’ Old Huffy Scout


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    This entry (permalink) was posted on Friday, September 12th, 2008 at 11:08 PM by Cameron and categorized in Owner Submitted.

    • Nathan

      Wow! Look at those brakes. I’ve never seen brakes like that. That color is beautiful. How much did you pay for this one, Ben?

    • Bob

      Very cool, especially the brake calipers.

    • eric

      Yeah, this is gorgeous. Champagne is my favourite bike colour, too.

    • Ben

      The bike cost $8 and all I have done is wash the garage dust and grime off of it. The whole running gear, including the brakes, are Shimano’s low end aero group.

    • Bob

      The Huffy Aerowind – for the front brake calipers!

    • Nathan

      Neck and neck Scout vs. Aerowind – Huffy battle!

    • stappy

      Anyone know of someone with that cool suede saddle?? I have a very very very clean Aerowind BUT someone put a hard wide spring seat on it.
      BEN: You ever get those stupid little metal cable clamps on the top tube stuck in the seam of your jeans? Stupid screw on clamps… Fun ridin bike.

    • raymond jay poile

      i just picked up a whole 1982 aerowind today – it has everything on it – 1-605-494-0355

    • raymond jay poile

      and the seat is original the whole bike is great but i am only 5′ 3″ tall – there was no way i was going to let the dump crush it =}

    • edh

      The more I see these on the net the more I want to get one for myself.

    • Gib

      What’s the price for good condition Aerowind? Anyone have an idea? I saw a CL ad for $600 for a nearly perfect one.

    • Ben

      I think a pristine condition one might be worth a few hundred dollars to a collector. I sold the one pictured here, and it was in very good condition, for $125.

    • Marc Zehnder

      I have a Huffy Aerowind that I’d like to sell if anyone is interested. It’s in very good condition and even has the suede seat!

    • kenneth lane

      have”the dude” aerowind and would like to know what kind of price should i ask

    • Cameron

      You have “the dude” or an aerowind? or both? Please submit!

    • kenneth lane

      areowind,I have the exact bike in this picture

    • kenneth lane

      areowind, I have the exact bike in this picture

    • kenneth lane

      HAVE A WHOLE AREOWIND COMPLETE. RIDES LIKE THE WIND.WILL SELL FOR RIGHT PRICE

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