Cycling companies from the past...
12-19-17, 03:38 PM
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do they still make huffy bikes.when I was a kid they were made in ohio and they took a beating and kept right on going.
12-19-17, 09:26 PM
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12-19-17, 10:25 PM
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Too bad about SRAM ending their IGH production. I've had a hankering for a lightweight folder with SRAM Automatix 2-speed, just for giggles. Something to tote on days when I might need to take the bus or train, or toss the bike into the trunk of a friend's car. I just liked the notion of a bike with fewer cables, maybe just a front brake and rig up the Automatix in hub brake mode.
Tern produced a couple of folders with the Automatix but neither was quite what I had in mind -- a step-through model and a larger Castro with 24" wheels. GT made a version of the 8-Ball with Automatix but it was already discontinued and sold out by the time I heard about it. And I think Xootr offered a Swift model with Automatix, but it was also discontinued.
Tern produced a couple of folders with the Automatix but neither was quite what I had in mind -- a step-through model and a larger Castro with 24" wheels. GT made a version of the 8-Ball with Automatix but it was already discontinued and sold out by the time I heard about it. And I think Xootr offered a Swift model with Automatix, but it was also discontinued.
12-20-17, 10:10 PM
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In the late 60's/early 70's I owned an Elvish Fontaine, a French bike no longer made. Who knew that I should have kept it?
12-20-17, 11:57 PM
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I mentioned Schwinn because the only "real" Schwinns being produced today are Waterfords. (Sort of like Hewlett-Packard -- the current company is essentially the ghost of Compaq. The test equipment heart and soul of the company my uncle joined in the early 1950s became Agilent.)
Agilent Technologies Separates into Two Industry-Leading Public Companies
On September 19, 2013 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies: one in life sciences, diagnostics and applied markets (LDA) that will retain the Agilent name, and Keysight Technologies which will be comprised of Agilent’s current portfolio of electronic measurement (EM) products. The separation is expected to be completed in November 2014.
12-23-17, 04:47 PM
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Speedwell Bikes. I was given one for Xmas in 1970, it had a 3speed IGH, with handle bar twist grip, High normal Low. It was a great bike and I used it for touring mostly, when children from age 11 were allowed to run-amuck. Then in 1983 I was given an 8 speed with A single up front, it was an excellent bike and I used it to commute and I toured around Australia on it. Don't remember what happened to it. Speedwell were excellent bikes, all lugged frames.
12-23-17, 05:33 PM
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I bought those lights -- the rear light was a barricade flasher! Could make the driver think you were a road obstruction, so they would give you a wide berth.
12-24-17, 09:57 PM
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That was Ed Kearney -- a lawyer, and member of NCUTLO, helping to rewrite some of the traffic laws to be more cyclist friendly.
I bought those lights -- the rear light was a barricade flasher! Could make the driver think you were a road obstruction, so they would give you a wide berth.
I bought those lights -- the rear light was a barricade flasher! Could make the driver think you were a road obstruction, so they would give you a wide berth.
12-25-17, 01:47 AM
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Royce Union.
Miller bottle generator lights.
Pletscher racks (especially the mouse trap ones).
Western Flyer (sold by Western Auto)
Orly "Tour de France" (sold by Pep Boys)
Jon
Miller bottle generator lights.
Pletscher racks (especially the mouse trap ones).
Western Flyer (sold by Western Auto)
Orly "Tour de France" (sold by Pep Boys)
Jon
12-27-17, 10:02 PM
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BSA bicycles? IIRC my dad had one in the late 40's that was pretty good for the time.
12-28-17, 05:57 PM
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And SunXCD sells 50.4mm 5-pin arms, and adapteurs to mount commonly available modern 110mm and 130mm BCD rings.
12-28-17, 06:00 PM
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Asian made bicycles are still sold under the Huffy name, but I suspect like Schwinn, Masi, Holdsworth, Motobécane, and so many others, the name is the only connection to the original company.
12-29-17, 07:11 PM
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Since we're also mentioning parts mfgs: How about Everest bike chains (now industrial chains only - they no longer make 'em). Special Oro were very pretty. I have a NOS one, looking for a hanger.
12-30-17, 10:55 AM
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When the assets of Hi-E were for sale, I thought about buying them. They were bought by the owner of First Flight bikes, who unfortunately was killed while crossing a road on foot. So maybe Hi-E is finally gone.
I thought Zeus had morphed into Orbea, but I can't find any evidence of that on the web.
I thought Zeus had morphed into Orbea, but I can't find any evidence of that on the web.
12-30-17, 05:54 PM
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Well, then this happened:
Agilent Technologies Separates into Two Industry-Leading Public Companies
On September 19, 2013 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies: one in life sciences, diagnostics and applied markets (LDA) that will retain the Agilent name, and Keysight Technologies which will be comprised of Agilent’s current portfolio of electronic measurement (EM) products. The separation is expected to be completed in November 2014.
Agilent Technologies Separates into Two Industry-Leading Public Companies
On September 19, 2013 Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies: one in life sciences, diagnostics and applied markets (LDA) that will retain the Agilent name, and Keysight Technologies which will be comprised of Agilent’s current portfolio of electronic measurement (EM) products. The separation is expected to be completed in November 2014.
I have many warm and nostalgic feelings for the old HP. Wasn't that excited about the change to Agilent (but do have a ball cap with the Agilent logo on it).
Was even less enthusiastic about the change to Keysight, but I suppose I'll get over it.
I take some comfort that Fluke is still a great company, providing some stability to the world of test equipment. My 30 year old Fluke 87 DMM is going strong, as is my new Fluke 179. (not unlike my old Var 3rd hand tool!)
Steve in Peoria
12-30-17, 08:40 PM
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12-31-17, 10:31 PM
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Extinct companies whose name still exists for marketing purposes = Raleigh, Mercier, Masi, Motobecane, Austro Daimler
Gone but not forgotten = Serotta, Merlin, Klein, Lemond
Just gone = Softride
Components = Huret, Simplex, Zeus (components and bikes)
edit: Does Peugeot still manufacture bikes?
Gone but not forgotten = Serotta, Merlin, Klein, Lemond
Just gone = Softride
Components = Huret, Simplex, Zeus (components and bikes)
edit: Does Peugeot still manufacture bikes?
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