It has come to my attention that played out fixed gear trends are now washing up on the shores of Old Ten Speed Island. This Murray sporting a pool noodle top tube pad could be cause for alarm, but I am not so worried. This is indeed a 10-speed, but it’s of the early to mid 90’s Wal-mart mountain bike variety and clearly not an accurate reflection of the old ten speed scene as whole.
Cameron,
Well another interesting OTS showed up behind the library today. This Murray even has the weird red with black drizzle paint job. Like some one overloaded a brush and let the paint just run off in a thin line all over the frame.
The one nod to current fashion is the orange pool noodle used as a top tube pad, on a step through frame no less. Didn’t see the rider so I can’t confirm how short he/she actually is. Enjoy
Thanks Ben
Tim, of Suteki Track 10 fame, has deployed his General Sprite Mixte for service in the OTSG. This beauty is clearly ready for inspection—exact two-finger width distance between the seat and the seat post collar—drive-side crank arm at a taut 330°—both SMR perfectly positioned at 230°—expertly cleaned, starched and pressed pie plate—freshly spit-shined Vetta saddle—standard issue 27″ x 11/4″ tires and SMS. This is what you expect from a two wheeled soldier of fortune.
Vintage GENERAL (sprite model) 10-spd. at attention & ready for orders !
Thanks Tim
Harv, our first contributer, is back to show that old-ten-speed-bliss is also available in Dusty Rose. After seeing a couple of his bikes, I can tell Harv a) loves flat bars on road bikes and b) uses any combination of components he has at his disposal. I like it.
This is my Omega Mixte. Frame is Chromoly 4130 Lugged Steel. Found abandoned with missing parts and some damage. Front wheel is 27 inch steel Schwinn item, probably from a 60s or 70s ten-speed. Note the “Ross” leather saddle which was given to me circa 1970. Probably just like the original saddle on Deborah’s bike.
Gentlemen, don’t look now, but Valentine’s Day is only 10 days away. I know she probably hasn’t mentioned it, but I’m pretty sure your (girlfriend, wife or otherwise) would really like someone else’s old ten-speed this Valentine’s Day.
Below, I have assembled an extensive list of women’s 10-speeds from around the country. These bikes range in price from $15-$160, and one is sure to make her heart flutter. Save yourself the time and headache of shopping for a more traditional V-day gift, and pick-up one of these beauties for your beauty today.
Charlettesville/Richmond
Schwinn $85
I’ve always loved dumpster bikes (I even own one), so it’s appropriate that the first entry I received for OTSG is just that. Harv in California sent me this nicely repurposed 1972 Peugeot which he claims he “Found at the roadside, disassembled, but complete”. My only problem with Harv’s Peugeot is the flat bar he chose for this classic. As I stated in previous post, I am not a big fan of flat bars on road bikes, but this is a personal issue I will explain at a later time. Amazingly, Harv’s Peugeot almost sways me from my long held position on bar appropriateness.
1972 Peugeot UE-8 (European version of UO-8)
Thanks to Harv for offering his fine Peugeot for our enjoyment.
