Ben’s Huffy Aerowind

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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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  • 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.

    • kenneth lane

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

  • 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

  • kenneth lane

    areowind,I have the exact bike in this picture

  • Idontrecall

    That’s not a Sach Huret, that’s a Shimano Positron AX. http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Shimano_Positron_AX_derailleur_%28AX10%29.html

  • monica

    does any one know where to get new brake pads for the huffy aerowind,or what the paint color is?

  • Mark

    I have both the women’s and the men’s Aerowind bikes. Both all original and in good condition. Low miles. Call if you would like to buy them. Looking for $250 plus shipping or local pickup (Indiana ). 765-860-8689

  • Teh Landstander

    I have one of these… pretty sure they’re all 12-speed.