Plymouth Touring - info?
04-04-17, 08:37 PM
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Plymouth Touring - info?
Just came across a Plymouth Touring bike on Craigslist and tried to Google for further information... and came up with absolutely nothing! Possibly because Plymouth is the name of so many other things, but I am having a very hard time finding out anything about this bike/brand.
I can't post a photo or a link until I have 10 posts - but if you go to Craigslist for Long Island, NY, and search 'plymouth touring' you should be able to find it.
Anyone know anything about it?
Thanks!
I can't post a photo or a link until I have 10 posts - but if you go to Craigslist for Long Island, NY, and search 'plymouth touring' you should be able to find it.
Anyone know anything about it?
Thanks!
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Entry level bike with Shimano 3 speed hub, looks in GC.
04-04-17, 09:03 PM
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craigslist link here: https://longisland.craigslist.org/bid/6001782043.html
Looks like a Japan or Taiwan clone of an English three-speed, most likely "Plymouth" was a house brand for a department store. Not uncommon back then for department stores to buy from a manufacturer and get custom labels and headbadges installed.
I'm guessing its likely a 1960's or 70's model given the three-piece crank and Shimano rear hub.
It's not a touring bike, despite the sticker, but an all-around uprightish bike. The size appears to be the wheel/tire size not the size of the bike. In Boston, it would be a great price for a three-speed in that condition. But if it doesn't fit, even a great price is too much...
Looks like a Japan or Taiwan clone of an English three-speed, most likely "Plymouth" was a house brand for a department store. Not uncommon back then for department stores to buy from a manufacturer and get custom labels and headbadges installed.
I'm guessing its likely a 1960's or 70's model given the three-piece crank and Shimano rear hub.
It's not a touring bike, despite the sticker, but an all-around uprightish bike. The size appears to be the wheel/tire size not the size of the bike. In Boston, it would be a great price for a three-speed in that condition. But if it doesn't fit, even a great price is too much...
04-04-17, 09:19 PM
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Yeah, it's a department store bike. Early to mid 70s. My first bike was very similar. Probably cost around $50 new circa 1975. These Japanese made 3 speeds had a certain coolness to them. They were pretty heavy compared to the British equivalents, and the 3 speed hubs were less reliable. Still way better than the Huffy's and AMF's of the time, which I suppose is not saying much.
Tour in the context of the times meant touring around on a Sunday afternoon, not crossing the alps.
BTW, made in Japan, not Taiwan. Bikes weren't made in Taiwan then, at least not commonly.
Tour in the context of the times meant touring around on a Sunday afternoon, not crossing the alps.
BTW, made in Japan, not Taiwan. Bikes weren't made in Taiwan then, at least not commonly.
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Just came across a Plymouth Touring bike on Craigslist and tried to Google for further information... and came up with absolutely nothing! Possibly because Plymouth is the name of so many other things, but I am having a very hard time finding out anything about this bike/brand.
I can't post a photo or a link until I have 10 posts - but if you go to Craigslist for Long Island, NY, and search 'plymouth touring' you should be able to find it.
Anyone know anything about it?
Thanks!
I can't post a photo or a link until I have 10 posts - but if you go to Craigslist for Long Island, NY, and search 'plymouth touring' you should be able to find it.
Anyone know anything about it?
Thanks!
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