Dee S’s 1984 Manta 10-Speed

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This is part two of two OTSG Firsts submitted by Dee S. You can see her first entry here. This time around, it’s very nice looking 1984 Manta 10-Speed. There isn’t much out there on Manta, but there is a conversation starting bicycle saddle of the same name.

I’m not sure if there’s a model name, as the decal was too scraped up to read.  The Giant serial number on the right drop out dates this one to 1984.  It was a little more scuffed up than the Chimo, but all it needed was cleaning.  It has a chromoly frame, with AR derailleurs and alloy wheels.  I love that you can pick up a 25 – 30 year old ten speed and more often than not all it takes is some air in the tires and a little tinkering and it’s ready to hit the road.  That’s simple, well designed technology.

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  • Trailerparkcyclist

    Hold on a minute! I’ve been in blackout for two days and you slipped not one but two schwinns past me! I was busy creating my art over at fat cyclist…always exhausting…nice Manta, whatever that is, but more schwinns! More Schwinns!!

  • Javes

    I have a very similar manta, but it is a blue frame with Bronze trim and pinstriping. Great bike. There is NO information out there on these bikes! Mine has since been re-purposed into a fixed gear commuter.

  • Isaac Starkey

    I just bought a Manta 12-speed and I cannot find much info out there about it. I live in Wisconsin, and it seems many Manta owners also do. I wish I could find more history about this company.