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Old 07-09-20, 05:42 PM
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Zotz????

Has anyone ever heard of these? Pretty interesting.

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Old 07-10-20, 08:48 AM
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I think there something about one of these years ago. Maybe even the same bike.
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Tell us something "interesting" about them, I never heard the name before.
Like: what make are those headlugs (Oscar Eggs)??
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No, but I remember these as a kid.

https://zotzpower.com/
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Originally Posted by dedhed
No, but I remember these as a kid.

https://zotzpower.com/
Only as a kid? Go get some!
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For $150 I hope it is already in your garage.
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Old 07-10-20, 11:38 AM
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I'm having some serious deja vu here. Wasn't this exact bike, exact thread, exact everything posted on this forums a couple months ago? Searching through criteria I cannot find anything. In the Marketplace description of the bike the owner seems to know exactly what it is. Why not just buy it for $150 and ask the owner questions later?
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Old 07-10-20, 02:22 PM
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It’s way too big for me. I was just curious since I’ve never heard of one before.
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Originally Posted by sloar
Has anyone ever heard of these? Pretty interesting.

There was a movie called Zotz in 1964 or thereabouts? It starred Tom Poston, as recall--possibly his only starring role in a move. But I don't think there was any link to the bike we're talking about here.
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The only reference to Zotz on Classic Rendezvous is this comment by a John T:

"I remember seeing a high quality tig welded frame called a Zotz at a The Bendix Wood Criterium (finished 3d as a junior, best finish ever!) in 1978 . The builder (Mr Zotz explained to me you could weld steel just fine with a gas atmosphere. I think Zotz were made in Fort Wayne. Of course, Indiana in the 1970s had a very hot racing scene. Zotz frame are still occasionally spotted around I am told though I have no idea how many he made."
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Old 07-10-20, 08:19 PM
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Makes sense, this is for sale in Ft Wayne.
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The fact that this bike is still listed slightly irks me... Do I really have to be the guy to ask about shipping?
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That frame is gigondous! Like others, I have never heard of these but do like the candy.
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Ow! Nice! 25"? If that were for sale anywhere near me - like within 200 mls near me - I'd be all over it.
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