I've been looking for a run-around-town bike for jaunts to the grocery, school, etc. Can't afford a lot and want to find something fun, cool, and unique. I am going to take a look at this bike in the next few days-- British Triumph 3-speed. I think I might fall for this one! Brooks saddle, lugs, fenders, all I'll need is a basket...
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01-22-2008, 10:01 PM #1
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Might buy this classic Triumph
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01-23-2008, 02:46 AM #2
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Looks like a cool bike! How old is it?
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01-23-2008, 03:00 AM #3
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Definitely a classic.
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01-23-2008, 04:17 AM #4
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Brooks made a blue and white saddle just like the Schwinn's?
That bike looks really similar to the '85 Schwinn I bought at a garage sale a few months ago.
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01-23-2008, 10:16 AM #5
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Looks good from here.
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01-23-2008, 02:49 PM #6
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Sweet!
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01-23-2008, 05:47 PM #7
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Looks very purty! I'd snap it up!
I bought an old bike that's similar to that a few months ago to run errands. It's nice to have something old that I don't have to worry about like my race bikes. Add a basket and you're good to go!Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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01-23-2008, 06:11 PM #8
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Wonderful!
Ya know, Lot's of starving Africas, Chinese, and India people would love to have that. It is worthy. Now go make some memories with it.
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01-23-2008, 06:33 PM #9
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That looks like my very first "grown up" bike, when I was a girl (which was a blue Schwinn). So cute!
EmilyLast edited by emily_in_nc; 01-24-2008 at 03:36 AM.
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01-23-2008, 08:04 PM #10
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From my research I think it is 1970ish, built by Raleigh in Nottingham England. The date should be stamped on the SA hub. Raleigh owned both Sturmey-Archer (3-speed hub) and Brooks saddles. Yeah, it looks like a Schwinn... or should we say the Schwinn looks like Raleighs? I haven't seen it yet. It is raining too hard to go look. Maybe Saturday.
Last edited by fatbottomedgurl; 01-23-2008 at 08:06 PM.
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