• Dave M.’s 1983 Murray Adagio

    Dave M. is back with another from his—apparently very large—garage.  This time around it is a well preserved (read as: never ridden) 1983 Murray Adagio.  I was curious what a “Adagio” meant, and a quick search landed me where you would most expect, Adagio’s Wikipedia page.  As you can see, an Adagio is a lot of things including:  a musical notation,  a chain of self catering apartment hotels,  a progressive metal band, a regular metal band,  an American gospel group and quite a few other things.  However, nowhere was there any mention of a model name to a once prominent American bicycle manufacturer.  Somebody get on that.

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    Rescued this old Murray from a dumpster. It showed very little wear. The paint is excellent and the suntour components all worked properly with some minor adjusting. Had to replace some missing parts on the dia-compe’s. Did the usual amount of cleaning, polishing and greasing. Also replaced the dry rotted tires. Looking forward to some dry weather. ten speeds forever.

    Thanks again Dave

    Related posts:

    1. Dave M.’s 1979 Murray Spectra Spectacular!
    2. Ben’s Murray “The Dude” 10-Speed
    3. Dave M’s 1974 Schwinn Continental and 1967 Huffy Cruiser
    4. Dave M.’s 1965 Schwinn Varsity SN: KA7453
    5. Vwayne1′s 1991 Murray Spectra


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    This entry (permalink) was posted on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 at 8:10 AM by Cameron and categorized in Owner Submitted.

    • Sam Edwards

      Crazy coincidence. I too found a never ridden Murray Adagio with the little strings (I know there’s a trade name but I’m really new to bikes, but loving it!) still on the tires. Totally mint for $30 at a local goodwill. Perfect bike for a guy like me looking for an efficient way to get around a college campus.

      This site has pretty much the only information I can find on a Murray Adagio. cool stuff

    • Martin

      Yes! I have this exact bike, but the previous owner painted over all the beautiful forest green with an ugly deep blue (except the Murray and Adagio stickers). Also, I have hit a car door and bent one of the brake handles a little.

      This bike, for $45, totally re-energized my love of riding.

    • Alan

      I had this bike as a 12 yr old. Was this thing fast! I could leave my best friend in the dust and he was a much better cycler and in better shape. Sadly enough it was stolen right from my carport in Landrum, SC. Like I lost a friend. As a replacement my family got me a Murray 1984 Olympics….it wasn’t even close to being what my Adagio was. Ever want to sell an adagio, let me know!

    • Bluediamond24hrs

      i finde the same bike in de outdoor swat meet for 30 dls and i like i put new red tires new chain and lube de gears ann run perfet i dont nedde a new one bike d it perfet for mi i love

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