Bill P’s 80s Volkscycle Mark XV

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After a week unplanned hiatus we’re back on track. I’m planning (hoping) to do some “two-a-days” this week to make up a little for the lost time.

Our first OTS out of the blocks is Bill P’s OTSG First, early 80s Volkcycle Mark XV. Although this is a rebadged Bridgestone, the color and styling has me thinking of Treks from the same era.

Cameron,

Here is my latest submission.  This bike, however, is destined for Craigslist as it fits no one in my home.  I picked up this beauty up at a neighborhood yard sale.  It was complete, just dirty from years of sitting in the original owner’s barn.  I’ve never had to remove gravel from a bottom bracket before.

Mid 80’s Volkscycle Mark XV.  While that name would make you think it was a German bike, it was actually made in Japan by Bridgestone.  It has a straight tube chromoly frame and is equipped with a number of beautiful Shimano 600 Arabesque components.  Interestingly, it came with Dura-Ace top tube cable clips.

Oh, the seller gave me the original owner’s manual, too.

Bill

Thanks Bill

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  • Mike P

    Real nice bike never heard of “Volkscycle ” until now, digg the shimano 600 comp.

  • Matt K

    That’s very nice. It’s not destined for a Florida Craigslist, by any chance, is it?

  • JTGYK

    I wish the one I have came with Shimano 600 components.
    I’d feel better about putting the time into fixing it up.

  • rickshaw

    Nice ride, that arabesque is so cool. Nice find.

  • Bill

    It was quite a nice bike. I sold it a couple of months ago. The buyer was a local college student who had moved here from Africa. He had never owned a bike before but wanted one to commute to class on. I had to show him how to shift, brake, etc.