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#403897 - 05/09/08 10:42 AM VW Retro Bike
Capn Morgan Scallywag Admiral Registered: 06/21/04 Posts: 7163	Volkswagen has revived the famous 1970s three-speed banana-seat bicycle with an exact replica equipped with all the classic nostalgia-inducing features. Quote: The Bonanza's original hardware includes a shiny black three-speed gearlever console replica, hub gears and back-pedal brake, chrome steel high-riser bars and rims, Kenda tires with a white reflecting stripe — and the most important feature of them all, a black banana seat with red rally stripes. VW notes that the bike is suitable for people up to 180 pounds. For $600, I would rather rebuild an old Schwinn Pea Picker.
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#403901 - 05/09/08 10:56 AM Re: VW Retro Bike [Re: Capn Morgan]
Cycleboater Vice Admiral Registered: 08/24/05 Posts: 473 Loc: Charlotte, NC (Lake Norman)	Thats a pimp ride right there. _________________________ 2005 Formula 240 BR 2004 Titus Drop U 2007 Kona Unit 29er 2005 Turner 6-Pack
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#403903 - 05/09/08 11:01 AM Re: VW Retro Bike [Re: Cycleboater]
Capn Morgan Scallywag Admiral Registered: 06/21/04 Posts: 7163	I think it needs a wheelie bar, clothes pins and playing cards on the spokes,streamers from the hand grips, and lights.
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#403914 - 05/09/08 11:54 AM Re: VW Retro Bike [Re: Capn Morgan]
Just Bob Cap'n of all things wet Admiral Registered: 03/08/06 Posts: 1246 Loc: Chalfont, PA	That green one needs a big sissy bar on the back. _________________________ "Annabo": 2005 Larson Senza 206 w/5.0L Bravo III
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#403927 - 05/09/08 12:32 PM Re: VW Retro Bike [Re: Just Bob]
Skibrain Admiral Registered: 02/11/03 Posts: 1476 Loc: MN	I'm kind of an Orange Krate man myself. Ever had either of these happen? a. grabbed a handful of front drum brake with the 16" wheel turned slightly sideways on sandy street? b. dismount to a straddling position when the stick shift lever was in the 4 or 5 position?
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#403931 - 05/09/08 12:35 PM Re: VW Retro Bike [Re: Skibrain]
MadDog Admiral Registered: 01/04/07 Posts: 1135 Loc: San Clemente, CA	yes.....b..... _________________________ 2002 Reinell 200LSE - VP 5.7GL SX "Shaken Not Stirred" "Don't be a (_?_)"
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#403947 - 05/09/08 01:10 PM Re: VW Retro Bike [Re: MadDog]
BToran Admiral Registered: 08/06/05 Posts: 1635 Loc: Glen Cove, New York	love the springer front end. _________________________ Bruce Toran 1996 Carver 320 Voyager ----------------------------------------- "Don't Eat Anything Bigger Than Your Head"
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