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Looking at the numbers on the pair of World Tourists serial - giant date code - head badge date code date 6221243 G0386 (1016) april 11 1986 6272136 G0586 (1486) may 28 1986 6272136 - 6221243 = 50,893 bikes 1486 - 1016 = 47 days assuming 5 day work weeks 50,893/34 days = 1496 bikes per day...

Straight out of Dr Seuss.

About 30 miles loop including a dead end trail (new construction). late 1980s Diamond Back Axis. Classic early vintage mountain bike. But too short of a frame and a way too long top tube and stem. First and last ride before it goes on the block. I might have doubled it's lifetime miles today.

matching his/hers Schwinn World Tourists from 1986.

Sears did have Steyr build a lot of bikes but the Sears sold bikes usually had the Sears' names on them. Free Spirit, Ted Williams, JC Higgins, Sears or FS Elite. This photo is of a Sears JC Higgins branded ladies Styer built 3 speed but it has all straight frame tubes which was very common for...

There are a lot of semi slicks that work great for street use. If there is a lot glass or other debris in the area, a belted tire can help reduce flats. I have Kenda Komfort tires and they work well for all around riding. Enough rubber to prevent most flats. Only ever had 2 flats on them in...

listing says SOLD

anyone ever heard of this model? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1908773782930787

Bulldog kickstand made in Western Germany

Day before the crest Huffy Nel Lusso (slug) A 3 block long ride was 2 blocks too much. Just minutes after the crest. Flooding blocking the local bike paths in many places. Vintage Giant Rincon =that rides pretty good. Would be better with new tires.

It's also construction season here.

Huffy Nel Lusso, (Italian for "In Luxury") mens, black. 2016. All of the Nel Lusso that I've had/seen were ladies versions in easter colors. Chainring was bent over about 45 degrees so that got replaced. A short ride to check the river flooding level. M I C K E Y M O U S E 12 inch. Seat...

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Never park two Varsities together. They multiply like rabbits. Campus Brown.

3 Murray Squirt bikes today. A couple of the wheels are shot but I have access to period replacements. The guy I got them from worked at a local grocery store chain where they were promo bikes. He said they had been in his garage since new, about 10 years ago. More like 40 years. made in USA...