Tommy K’s 1980 AMF Roadmaster Black Gold

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This is Tommy K’s most outstanding 1980 AMF Roadmaster Black Gold! When I see this bike, I just can’t help but think of  “Bandit“!


This bike was acquired free of charge. The original owner no longer rides.
New tires/tubes and a good oiling of the cables and chain put the bike back in cruising mode.
Features the “Quick Shift” ( Shimano) that moves through all 10 gears with just one lever.

Tommy K

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  • Bill

    OMG!

    I used to have the men’s version of this bike. I could not remember who made it though. Thanks for posting this!

  • Dan B.

    Great bike! How does the quick shift work?

    • older1

      It would have to be a push-me-pull-you type of system, since rear derailleurs upshift, and front derailleurs downshift, by relaxing spring tension. I think I have that right, anyway.
      I can’t imagine how synchronised, simultaneously-controlled derailleur postions could be accurately adjusted or precisely engaging, which is probably why it was a short-lived option.

  • edh

    Very cool, I never saw anything like that shifter set up!

  • http://haguester.posterous.com/ Bob H.

    AMFabulous!

  • Taylor Adam Brost

    I currently have the men’s version of this bicycle that I pulled out of my parents garage and I am thinking about having it tuned up/fully repaired new tires and tubes etc. Any idea what it is worth?