Working bicycles, old working bikes
09-23-19, 11:09 AM
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Working bicycles, old working bikes
I delivered newspapers back in the early 60's in a huge boomer neighborhood. I think I had between 70-80 deliveries to make. 3 speed Schwinn for my very hilly neighborhood. Huge front basket made for papers. Fold 'em and sling 'em, total damage 3 storm doors and one window during 3 years. We rode bikes all over Raleigh, our parents would have killed us had they know the extent of our travels. Then I bought a Schwinn Varsity I believe in late 60's or early 70's. Oh but the good old days, no traffic on the island from labor day to june 1 when schools got out.
09-23-19, 06:25 PM
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Afternoon route on a 3-speed Schwinn Corvette.
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09-23-19, 06:49 PM
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Stars & Stripes on a Bridgestone all through Kishaba terrace neighborhood, early 70’s. Used to watch out for the poisonous snakes warming themselves on the road in the early morning. Good times!
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09-29-19, 08:31 PM
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Threw two papers before I could drive, using an italian moped and a Free Spirit 10-speed. Cop stopped me on the moped once for lack of both helmet and license. Got fired from both jobs if I remember correctly. 
09-29-19, 08:40 PM
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Delivered the Peoria journal star on a western flyer stingray wannabe when i was 12. Had a huge front basket that i crushed hitting a parked car one morning.
09-29-19, 09:10 PM
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Delivered the Chicago Tribune Mon-Sat. from 4th grade until I was 16.
Went through and endless string of garage sale Schwinn Balloon tire bikes. Broke the frame on one, rode another through 1-foot deep wet cement. Jumped a lot of curbs during the Evel craze.
I remember the grease would freeze up inthe winter and it would tough going forthe first coupleof blocks.
Went through and endless string of garage sale Schwinn Balloon tire bikes. Broke the frame on one, rode another through 1-foot deep wet cement. Jumped a lot of curbs during the Evel craze.
I remember the grease would freeze up inthe winter and it would tough going forthe first coupleof blocks.
