Originally Posted by
jdawginsc
European bikes were using Japanese parts starting the 70s. Motobecane, Raleigh, AD, Gitane, Bianchi maybe? Others can help me with the list. What the AD is wearing this actually an upgrade from what it came with!
Thank you. I figured these parts would have been an upgrade to the originals and possibly something someone would have actually done to the bike in the 80s. I just remember a large period of time where EVERYTHING was made in Japan and while i was too young to be involved in international trade discussion, I do remember the guy from the movie "gremlins" being particularlly upset about it.