tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post9064352599669141449..comments2023-10-01T08:58:09.542-07:00Comments on Bikes and The City: Love at first sight: AstraMELI.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-62739415231215483862019-12-06T19:23:59.685-08:002019-12-06T19:23:59.685-08:00Pretty old Astra! It’s a nice shade of blue - a l...Pretty old Astra! It’s a nice shade of blue - a little deeper than the one I recently purchased to go with my brown metallic Astra that I bought new in 1972. It’s good to have a pair of them on hand, as I ride 3-4 times a week. Love those old Astras!Craig Madsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16128237154331296010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-69802404842673837312013-06-22T23:58:33.635-07:002013-06-22T23:58:33.635-07:00thanks for stopping by michael. to me, this bike&#...thanks for stopping by michael. to me, this bike's worth: priceless. this bike has a lot of history and has seen a lot. <br />though it is 40+yrs I have the priviledge to be only its second owner. do you have a link or images that you'd like to share? MELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-47309739854021955492013-06-22T23:56:15.477-07:002013-06-22T23:56:15.477-07:00oh muy bien - puedes poner un link, o compartir fo...oh muy bien - puedes poner un link, o compartir fotos? MELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-75300466271695349612013-06-22T23:55:32.771-07:002013-06-22T23:55:32.771-07:00thanks for stopping by gale in boisethanks for stopping by gale in boiseMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-2733732582088958072013-06-22T12:55:43.434-07:002013-06-22T12:55:43.434-07:00I was just given an exact duplicate of your everyt...I was just given an exact duplicate of your everything except what you added. It has a little rust on the handlebars. But everything is original. What is it worth?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956549494947626886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-89846849714540756262013-05-26T11:53:27.311-07:002013-05-26T11:53:27.311-07:00astra tour de france
astra tour de france<br />Carlos V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17130119327166873846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-85851165619413582042013-05-26T11:52:35.583-07:002013-05-26T11:52:35.583-07:00hermosa bicicleta!!!!! mi hermano tiene una igual,...hermosa bicicleta!!!!! mi hermano tiene una igual, en color blancoCarlos V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17130119327166873846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-295266025370095832011-11-10T07:34:25.181-08:002011-11-10T07:34:25.181-08:00Finally, an issue that I am passionate about. I ha...Finally, an issue that I am passionate about. I have looked for information of this caliber for the last several hours. Your site is greatly appreciated.Helm Sepedahttp://toko-sepeda.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-53729417131558777002011-05-01T19:40:21.350-07:002011-05-01T19:40:21.350-07:00I inherited my moms white Astra Tour de France 10 ...I inherited my moms white Astra Tour de France 10 speed which also has Belle de Paris on it, and blue and red trim. It appears to be in good shape too. It is really hard to find pics and info on it. Thanks for sharing yoursGale in Boisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-2248676953623814502010-02-19T05:42:37.775-08:002010-02-19T05:42:37.775-08:00very beautiful bike and wonderful blogvery beautiful bike and wonderful blogantonis liokourashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01937084243734725691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-55865791272417828442009-12-29T15:23:57.637-08:002009-12-29T15:23:57.637-08:00yep! motobecane it is!yep! motobecane it is!Joanna Riccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215773117724136791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-20248414482516153052009-12-29T06:53:05.983-08:002009-12-29T06:53:05.983-08:00What does the "M" stand for? Is it a «Mo...What does the "M" stand for? Is it a «Motobécane»?drooderfietshttp://drooderfiets.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-41148957304205471692009-08-15T17:28:20.197-07:002009-08-15T17:28:20.197-07:00Cassandra/ oh that's great! astras are awesome...Cassandra/ oh that's great! astras are awesome :) thanks for your nice comments :-)<br /><br />Joanna Ricco/ oh my, iknow wxactly which bike!! (ithink) that nice guy stopped me once to compliment the frenchie, how cool, send pictures anytime if you'd like!! cheers/<br /><br />anonymous/ ok ride onMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-81597195735366062112009-07-20T15:14:06.527-07:002009-07-20T15:14:06.527-07:00I've a 71-2 gold Astra "Tour de Belgique&...I've a 71-2 gold Astra "Tour de Belgique" new condition, given to me by my staff when I was moving on, lovely bike. Am selling it for $125 with a new helmet. Call me at 630-906-1825. The blogs are great!<br /><br />GeorgeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-78918307844167362132009-07-03T10:51:55.536-07:002009-07-03T10:51:55.536-07:00I just got a beautiful old beat up Astra from the ...I just got a beautiful old beat up Astra from the Bike Hut in SF on Saturday. I'm loving this bike so much - that swooping frame is a real charmer! <br /><br />I want to get the decals re-done and the frame repainted. Do you have any suggestions for someone who does the Tour de France and Astra decals? Are yours original or re-done?<br /><br />Happy Trails!Joanna Riccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215773117724136791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-39674581500639460602009-07-03T06:40:30.793-07:002009-07-03T06:40:30.793-07:00Just ran across your blog! I have an Astra that wa...Just ran across your blog! I have an Astra that was a gift (well, I picked it out) to me in 1972. It's got it's share of wear and tear, but I've never bought another bike. My family would love to see me on something new but...<br /><br />Yours is a beaut! Great to know there are other fans out there.<br /><br />GreggUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13776370033724973706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-29818187742177403152009-04-05T14:13:00.000-07:002009-04-05T14:13:00.000-07:00trisha/ you're very welcome! thanks for enjoying t...trisha/ you're very welcome! thanks for enjoying the frenchie's details ;)<BR/><BR/>shikka/ thanks so much!! yes please say hello if we cross paths yes! then our long-lost bike cousins can reunite :D<BR/>xo.meliMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-82026052295812732582009-04-04T12:23:00.000-07:002009-04-04T12:23:00.000-07:00I love your bike and blog! Mine's a blue peugeot ...I love your bike and blog! Mine's a blue peugeot from the 70s! They look like they could be cousins :)Shaktihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797967968818186521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-91164311588296094182009-04-04T12:17:00.000-07:002009-04-04T12:17:00.000-07:00Your bike and blog are so cute! I'm attached at t...Your bike and blog are so cute! I'm attached at the hip to my 70s blue peugot! Our bikes look like cousins, maybe I'll see you around the neighborhood! :)Shaktihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11797967968818186521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-13569862744156591302009-02-09T11:39:00.000-08:002009-02-09T11:39:00.000-08:00Thanks for the details -- I love this bike. Perhap...Thanks for the details -- I love this bike. Perhaps I'll be lucky enough to inherit something this good one day! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-12010971053410498132009-01-30T19:22:00.000-08:002009-01-30T19:22:00.000-08:00♥me encanta!! good one conrad♥me encanta!! good one conradMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-75550170423793242062009-01-29T18:32:00.000-08:002009-01-29T18:32:00.000-08:00oui.. the frenchie. you could also call her 'la c...oui.. the frenchie. you could also call her 'la coqueta' because she likes to ride with the boys... like her owner ;)c-recordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12550980926382489310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-1403142104652721642009-01-29T00:29:00.000-08:002009-01-29T00:29:00.000-08:00♥thank you Dottie!♥thank you Dottie!MELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-91292110752850101472009-01-28T20:08:00.000-08:002009-01-28T20:08:00.000-08:00What a beauty! You know she has some stories to t...What a beauty! You know she has some stories to tell. How nice that you fixed her up and gave her a happy home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271920444274938299.post-76659655153651886762009-01-28T10:50:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:50:00.000-08:00♥thanks so much everyone for the lovely comments!!...♥thanks so much everyone for the lovely comments!!<BR/><BR/><B>placidCasual/</B> ;)<BR/><BR/><B>RatTrap/</B> yes, and it always comes from old timers wanting to share their stories, often in front of a bakery of coffee shop, very sweet!<BR/><BR/><B>Sigrid/</B> thanks you dear! yes, tell me about it, the chainguard has been a process, I agree with you. There are custom-made ones but it is very particular esp. for 2 rings, we'll see.<BR/><BR/><B>CyclingTeacher/</B> ♥!!<BR/><BR/><B>C_C_rider/</B> gracias cariño. do'h! se me olvido lo mas importante! her name is <I>The Frenchie</I><BR/><BR/><B>Lynn/</B> yes, M is for Meli! ha haa LOL. Wouldnt it be cool to monogram your bikes though?! and yes we are matching fanatics, you're right -who isn't ;)<BR/><BR/><B>GhostRider/</B> thanks! yes those M wings are the cutest!<BR/><BR/><B>RidingPretty/</B> Thank you♥ No way!? well you better let me know when you're around in the city, we should def. go for a motobecanes-only ride! cant wait to see your pics, we are now bike cousins!<BR/><BR/><B>Thom/</B> you're very welcome! <BR/><BR/><B>MaryJo/</B> I'm flattered yes, it'd be fun! and THAT is hilarious those nautty pre-teenagers!! well, thank you♥ yes we will meet next time you're in SF, or viceversa :)<BR/><BR/><B>Fritz/</B> that sounds about right ;) thanks!<BR/><BR/><B>Christa/</B> thanks for stopping by <BR/><BR/><B>Patrick/</B> yes, indeed. I love your thinking! That area works quite well with the locks and prevents any further scratching on the frame etc.<BR/><BR/><B>Chiara Kael/</B> haa ♥thanks!<BR/><BR/><B>YuriB/</B> couldn't agree more with you :)<BR/><BR/><B>Colin/</B> Excellent! I saw the London snaps and was wondering if there will be some eye candy here soon. Will put it on my event side roll! Thanks for stopping byMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.com