tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post4166814436362201215..comments2013-12-03T05:17:21.085-07:00Comments on Loop-Frame Love: The Twins: 1983 Norco foldersDeborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15979321317873788140noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-65773259429685742732011-03-30T19:11:20.962-06:002011-03-30T19:11:20.962-06:00I have an 84 Peugeot Folding bike, model P20 that ...I have an 84 Peugeot Folding bike, model P20 that has the same loop frame and rack. Same stamps on the handlebar, same rim manufacturer, and mine came with Pirelli whitewalls. One exploded so they are now whitewall Kendas. Got it in Sarasota for 125 in pristine hardly ridden condition with a free wire basket. Check it out on www.palmbeachcyclechic.blogspot.combikeWPBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02606163367700978867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-11992460479986198722011-03-27T15:35:32.931-06:002011-03-27T15:35:32.931-06:00Thanks! For some reason I feel my Avanti is a very...Thanks! For some reason I feel my Avanti is a very early 80s (even an 83 since the decals are identical), but perhaps it's a late seventies...Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15894991500492571416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-46688664527032816912011-03-27T14:51:59.317-06:002011-03-27T14:51:59.317-06:00@mark. - The 1983 date comes purely from the stamp...@mark. - The 1983 date comes purely from the stamps on the Sturmey-Archer 3-speed hubs, which have kept to a year-month format forever. So 83 2 and 83 3 = manufactured in February and March of 1983, and likely the bicycles were assembled in spring of 1983 for sale. Like you, I had no luck finding information on dating Norcos based on their serial numbers or decals - but I bet @SixtyFiver's comment on your bikeforums.net thread is right on the money. Keith has a great eye for dating things based on such details after years in the biz and volunteering at our local bike kitchen. =DDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979321317873788140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-2504440892310599112011-03-27T12:54:50.550-06:002011-03-27T12:54:50.550-06:00Hi! How did you date these as 1983? Your bikes hav...Hi! How did you date these as 1983? Your bikes have identical decals to my Norco Avanti and I'm trying to figure out the date. <br />See: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/721077-Help-dating-an-old-Norco-Avanti?p=12413404<br /><br />Thanks!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15894991500492571416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-37274815191940067692011-03-13T19:18:22.644-06:002011-03-13T19:18:22.644-06:00I acuired a "Hyda Bike" on Craigslist th...I acuired a "Hyda Bike" on Craigslist this past weekend and the geometry is exactly the same. Mine does not have a Sturmey Archer hub, instead it has a freewheel hub. Also the brake handles are integrated into the handlebar, that is, the base pivot is brazed/welded in, not clamped on like most bikes.<br /><br />The handlebars **are** flexy. I've only ridden it about 5 miles with the kids so far but if you try and pedal hard you will feel the handlebars flex forward and back as your body pushes against it. Haven't felt it wiggle side-to-side. Slightly annoying but I think as I put it through its paces I can trust it...<br /><br />$60 for it and a Dahon with a few missing parts..hoeneckehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292941312480973083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-9157781778818014462011-01-14T11:36:11.134-07:002011-01-14T11:36:11.134-07:00The blue bike has a lot of the detail characterist...The blue bike has a lot of the detail characteristics of my Graziella Brevetta city bike. It most likely was made by the Italian company Graziella. <br /><br />My other folder is a Downtube 8 speed SA fully sprung mountain bike. My previous Downtube (orange color) was stolen on Whyte at 104 St. Edmonton, a couple of years ago. Please watch for it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183682918899986200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-24050563949681074602011-01-08T14:09:36.941-07:002011-01-08T14:09:36.941-07:00I'm so jealous of that blue foldy:( I am ma...I'm so jealous of that blue foldy:( I am making myself not scour ads for more bikes though lol...Eliza gets so damned jealous and hubby may toss me out in the snow;)Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17297142234812921489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-86066688966229596362011-01-07T15:21:13.728-07:002011-01-07T15:21:13.728-07:00That Norco looks very much like my Atala, a big it...That Norco looks very much like my Atala, a big italian company still in bizness.<br />I recall they are called "Graziellas" in Italy after one of the earlier producers of that design.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-2133650018303143292011-01-06T19:47:48.210-07:002011-01-06T19:47:48.210-07:00We hope to make the folding bike ride a bi-annual ...We hope to make the folding bike ride a bi-annual event (at least) as there are a lot of people in the city who have developed folderitis.<br /><br />I have 3 folders now... a Phillip's 20, a Raleigh 20, and a Bickerton.InStitchesSewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09610673743435840356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-20951566541467855422011-01-06T19:45:48.403-07:002011-01-06T19:45:48.403-07:00Deb - You really have to shop local. :)Deb - You really have to shop local. :)InStitchesSewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09610673743435840356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-44490886208864547092011-01-06T17:53:56.278-07:002011-01-06T17:53:56.278-07:00@Sixty Fiver: the axle nuts have already been orde...@Sixty Fiver: the axle nuts have already been ordered from one of my enablers on eBay. =D Springtime, sweet! So I guess the foldy ride will get an upgrade to biannual?<br /><br />We really should get on organizing a local vintage bike get-together, too... the photos at http://www.canadianvintagebicycleshow.ca/index.html make me weak-kneed and a little jealous.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979321317873788140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-69130633079771939412011-01-06T14:11:19.096-07:002011-01-06T14:11:19.096-07:00PS - The axle nuts are proprietary and you can get...PS - The axle nuts are proprietary and you can get them at EBC or send me a note as I have some.<br /><br />You probably know this already.InStitchesSewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09610673743435840356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-84639982381863385892011-01-06T14:08:14.092-07:002011-01-06T14:08:14.092-07:00The 1st folding bike pub crawl was a blast... I or...The 1st folding bike pub crawl was a blast... I organized it and we are looking to have another one in the spring.<br /><br />This U frame design is very common among Euro folders and all the parts on these seem to have been made in Italy, "Brev" is short for Brevetto which means patent in Italy.<br /><br />The Raleigh Compact and non folding Saffron were also Italian made and my daugher's Saffron dates to 1980.<br /><br />http://www.ravingbikefiend.com/bikepics/alexride2010a.JPG<br /><br />KeithInStitchesSewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09610673743435840356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-82233516948231288972010-12-31T15:10:46.647-07:002010-12-31T15:10:46.647-07:00This is the foldy ride we're referring to: htt...This is the foldy ride we're referring to: http://edmontonbikes.ca/calendar/more/1st_annual_folding_bicycle_pub_crawl/Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979321317873788140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-91298349624814671912010-12-30T23:39:43.067-07:002010-12-30T23:39:43.067-07:00Yesssss....a foldie ride!! Whoo hoo ;DYesssss....a foldie ride!! Whoo hoo ;DBicycles, Friends & Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605073125451433412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-61396293765530229062010-12-30T19:31:09.740-07:002010-12-30T19:31:09.740-07:00Very, very cool. My husband purchased a Dahon fol...Very, very cool. My husband purchased a Dahon folding bike for me early this fall and I love it. They make a u-frame that is really lovely but a bit more expensive than I can afford.She Rides a Bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269615938898501712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-19009001621664459502010-12-30T14:28:09.289-07:002010-12-30T14:28:09.289-07:00@breakingchainstakinglanes: I won't lie. I tot...@breakingchainstakinglanes: I won't lie. I totally had the foldy ride in mind when we bought these. =DDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979321317873788140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-62442682414801861882010-12-30T12:34:13.539-07:002010-12-30T12:34:13.539-07:00Sweet finds!
We'll have to have another fold...Sweet finds! <br /><br />We'll have to have another foldy ride this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-8102144226072508582010-12-28T22:25:58.217-07:002010-12-28T22:25:58.217-07:00$50? Sheesh. I'd be lucky to find a 70's...$50? Sheesh. I'd be lucky to find a 70's department store folder that looks like it was stored underwater for that price in Portland!adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-70520782303347078192010-12-28T01:19:47.960-07:002010-12-28T01:19:47.960-07:00@adventure! - I think we paid $50 per bike. =D The...@adventure! - I think we paid $50 per bike. =D The brazed-on rack was what sold me on it, too.<br /><br />@mattyfu - Both bikes have those grips. I was thinking of keeping mine all original, but if either of us decide to swap the grips out we'll let you know first!<br /><br />@SM - We did pump up the tires on the blue one and take it for a brief spin. It was pretty comfortable - can't wait to have it tuned up and take it for a proper ride!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979321317873788140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-63775954837038651212010-12-28T00:51:38.122-07:002010-12-28T00:51:38.122-07:00Ooh! Via a commenter on @Velouria's recent pos...Ooh! Via a commenter on @Velouria's recent post on the D2R Boogie: here's a modern version of the U-frame. <br /><br />http://www.citizenbike.com/catalog.asp?product_category_id=1&product_id=22 <br /><br />I'm wondering if the accessories would fit on the Twins. A front rack might come in handy!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979321317873788140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-17249744419465069592010-12-27T15:22:35.990-07:002010-12-27T15:22:35.990-07:00I love the look of these bikes and the U frame. I...I love the look of these bikes and the U frame. I've never been crazy about folding bikes, but these look like they would be fun to ride. Enjoy, and keep us posted.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235831374184428641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-19044315716556936122010-12-27T15:02:24.041-07:002010-12-27T15:02:24.041-07:00I really like the grips on the blue one (possibly ...I really like the grips on the blue one (possibly on the red one too it's handlebars aren't in the pictures) if your planning on switching them out let me know and I'll totally buy them!mattyfuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740334556535106468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3473788350177581335.post-63913730317956066312010-12-27T10:18:41.966-07:002010-12-27T10:18:41.966-07:00"They were cheap like borscht"
Ah, yer m..."They were cheap like borscht"<br />Ah, yer making me jealous! I see the occasional old (70's) generic folder on Portland CL, but the sellers still want more than I'm willing to pay. Nice find. And I like those brazed-on racks.adventure!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11840448827760637569noreply@blogger.com