Lucas’ Royce Union Supreme 10

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Today’s Royce Union, sent in by Lucas, is the second of it’s kind to visit The Gallery. The first Runion sent in by Ian, won the inaugural OTSOTM—against some rather formidable opponents, I would add. Obviously, Lucas has some rather large shoes to fill—getting this beauty for free is a good start, but I see a few concerns that need to be addressed soon.

  1. An insufficient reflector presence—none on the spokes—none one the headtube or the seatstay—just a couple measly pedal reflectors.
  2. By photographing the none driveside Lucas thought he could hide his lack of proper pie-platage. Unlike most bike-porn sites, we love the plates—especially big chrome ones. For examples of proper platage, check Bob’s Garage.
  3. The seat height is nowhere near BOS. Proper seat height is determined, by one’s ability to sit comfortably and still reach the ground mid-tipitoe.
  4. Bare bars work on some bikes, but this Runion deserves some proper bar coverage.

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I picked this Royce Union Supreme 10 up at a friend of my dad’s. The bike was sitting outside and covered in orange rust, but after an afternoon of steel wool, it looks good as new. Needs some new tires, brake pads, and cables, but Free is definitely the best price to pay for a bike like this.

Thanks Lucas

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  • Andy Gallegos

    Hey there. I seen your bike. My father actually has a 1971 Royce Union. Run’s like a champ. I am gettin into biking and wanted a new road bike as any other person would. I figured why not go with the vintage. Do you still have yours??

  • Pat

    I have a white Royce Union Sutton Supreme 10 speed that my brother gave me as a used bike in great shape probably late 70’s or early 80’s. I moved to the country and a gravel road not long after I got it, and it sat in my shed for 23 years until just a few weeks ago. Some new tires, a little gear lubricant and a wipe down, and it runs like a champ! Some pitting on the chrome, but the paint and original decals are all in place. The local bike shop told me the bike itself wasn’t particularly expensive (it says “Made in Japan” on the bike), but the gears (SunTour) were were considered the gold standard of the time period.

  • chris johnson

    I grew up w/R.U. I bought one around july 76 and went on many road trips(20mls).I gave it to a frend in 1979.Rick kept this untill he died in 2007.He had used it so much and I remember him striping it down and painting it about 3 dif times.He treated that bike better than his cars.I thout he looked funny on it because he was 6’2″.I was 5’6″ when I purchased it.Do you remember the Harly Davidson sportster 1000 w/a small frame?It was not made for a tall person.I am 50 and now looking for a bike and R.U. is what I am looking into.