The thrill and honor of today’s Street Seen entry ranks right up there with the OTSG being quoted in the New York Times. This is because it was sent in by none other than BikeSnobNYC. Known primarily for his biting wit and hilariously creative references and writing style, he is also (though not openly) a big fan of old 10-speeds. He claims he spotted this ragtag beauty in Brooklyn, but judging from that stem to seat height ratio this could be a ride from his personal collection.
“Seen in Brooklyn.” I love it when they say “10 Speed” on the top tube!
–BSNYC
Thanks Snob
We haven’t had a UK entry since Ken’s Elswick Hopper, and this is also the second Falcon in our collection. I like the bike David, but I’m docking you points for no pie plate and giving you bonus points for a Suntour rear derailer.:)
`73 ish falcon black diamond that i call gary francis (probably the previous owner if the peeling sticker on the top tube is anything to go by)
my daily commuter on a 25 mile round trip ever since i bought it about 3 months ago and i`ve replaced a lot of the original parts as a result,
breaking things is a particular skill of mine.
i`m getting really good at fixing things tho and i`ll try and keep my next creaky 10 speed lovely a bit more authentic, except for spoke reflectors anyway, i hate them things
Thanks David
Rounding off this stellar Week Of Schwinns is this mint, one owner, 1979 Schwinn Le Tour sent in by Dennis in Indiana. Happy Schwinn Week to all–see ya Monday.
Serial No. S1987515 1680–Head badge I am the original owner-please don’t kick the tires!
Our old friend Bob, for whom Tuesday’s Le Tour III is honorably named, sent in another from his personal collection. This time it is his wife’s Baby Blue ‘72 Super Sport. If Bob is anything like me, I suspect that he acquired this bike under the guise of being for her, so she wouldn’t begin questioning why he needed some many bikes.
Cameron,
Here is my wife’s 1972 Schwinn Super Sport, Baby Blue. Like all Super sports, it is equipped with a serious pie plate, heavy duty SMS’s and a Brooks B-15 saddle. The last picture shows a sneak preview of my next Schwinn, a 1971 Super Sport in Kool Lemon.
Bob
