Thanks for these nostalgic memories. As someone who spent 6 years as an early morning paper boy, I love this bike. We used to call those high risers ,Marlin bars. Not sure why.However they allowed you to carry the newspapers in a cradle sitting on the top tube and still have the height to steer.cheers,Ian,Melbourne
tamagosan/ right?! i always wonder if people dont secure it, someone could just take it from there, I've heard stories. Bunggee cords are a basket's BFF (+ok and coffee mugs...)
slow rpm/ oh that is awesome to hear! thanks for sharing the story, it has now made me imagine you delivering the papers - so cool! xxo.m
Oh, sweetness! Why he doesn't use that cute basket for his bag is beyond me, though... :-)
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Thanks for these nostalgic memories. As someone who spent 6 years as an early morning paper boy, I love this bike. We used to call those high risers ,Marlin bars. Not sure why.However they allowed you to carry the newspapers in a cradle sitting on the top tube and still have the height to steer.cheers,Ian,Melbourne
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ReplyDeleteslow rpm/ oh that is awesome to hear! thanks for sharing the story, it has now made me imagine you delivering the papers - so cool!
xxo.m
HEY! THAT'S MY BIKE! IF ANYONE SEES THIS GUY ON IT AGAIN, STOP HIM!
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