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.
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
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Tags: 1983, Adagio, BOS, Drops, Grey, Mens, Murray, Pie Plate, SMR, SMS
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
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.
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!