Bob R’s 1969 Sears (Puch) 10-Speed Racer

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Here is Bob R’s one owner 1969 Sears (Puch) 10-Speed Racer. I love purple bikes.

Distributed by Sears in the late 60s and early 70s, I purchased this bike new in 1969 and to this day take it routinely on 40-50 mile rides.  Over the years I’ve gained expertise with the original Simplex front and rear derailleurs and operate them with ease.  I’ve replaced but retained the original French “Rigida” 27” chrome wheels; the original Weinmann center pull brakes – Vainqueur 999 front and 800 rear – with upgraded cables are likewise original components.  The fork and lugged steel frame and original Nervar Crank (all considered lightweight components in 1969) appear indestructible.  Its profile, steeply raked fork and original San Marco saddle give it a distinctive flair and combined with the Sears identification make it a conversation piece wherever I go.  Deceptively fast yet comfortable and maneuverable I have no problem keeping pace with or leading my riding group.

Bob

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  • BeaterRezQ

    Bob R,
    “..deceptively fast yet comfortable and maneuverable.”
    What more could a person ask for in a vintage road bike?
    And purple, agreed with Cameron..I just love that color!
    I’ll bet those guys with the so called “higher end bikes” refrain from giving you grief when it’s your Sears/Puch leading the pack!?
    What a beauty! Old Sears bikes continue to blow me away!!
    BRQ

  • Ryan Surface

    Wow what a beautiful bike, wonderful to see something both well used and well maintained and especially well loved.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/OPI6GLBH42M5ZPJEX5ZY2235YA hi

    Holy schnikeys! Is that original chrome? I need sunglasses to look at that shiny crank. I could look ma no hands all day with that steep fork rake! Nice ride.

  • DOCSPROCKET

    MY FIANCE LOVES IT HER FAVORITE COLOR
    I MY SELF AM REMINDED OF THE JOURNEY TO JUNOR HIGH ON MY WESERN FLYER WITH THAT SAME PURPLE & A 5 SPEED ON THE TOP TUBE.
    OH CRUD DID I JUST GIVE AWAY MY AGE HA HA HA . LOVE THE BIKE THIS IS A TIME MACHINE THAT WILL KEEP ON GOING

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1005405137 Scott A Wells

    That’s it! That’s the bike we’ve been waiting for! OTSG seems to be a place to enshrine the love of re-displaying what was old (vintage) for the purpose of generating a renewed interest in refurbishment. But THIS, this is different. Bob R. stoked the flame and has kept it going from day 1. Chapeau to you, sir!

    • Rick E

      Yeah, That’s it. I had the exact same bike. Purple too. Bought it used in 1972. Loved that bike, but it slowly died. I wished I had preserved mine. Thanks for bringing it back to life.

  • John H

    That chrome really sparkles. =)

  • Steven H.

    Bob R, I have the same bike, 1969 Sears Puch 10 speed in gold frame, from the 1969 Christmas Sears Catalog, part # 6C 47412N, $69.95 price. It is still in great shape! Steve H.