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I Spy a “Made in Austria’ Sears Bike

I Spy a “Made in Austria’ Sears Bike

by on September 13, 2012

Over the weekend we were out and about and spotted this old Sears bike. We looked a little closer and the head-badge read “Made in Austria”.

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We Have a New Bike! Welcome the Yuba Mundo!

We Have a New Bike! Welcome the Yuba Mundo!

by on May 22, 2011

We weren’t really planning on buying another bike, but we have been trying to figure out how we were going to continue to ride everywhere we want as a family. With Little Ding riding his own bike instead of being towed in the bike trailer, we’ve been enjoying family rides in which we all ride [...]

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Bike Review: Pashley Princess Sovereign & Roadster Sovereign

Bike Review: Pashley Princess Sovereign & Roadster Sovereign

by on May 2, 2011

Recently I had a chance to make a trip up to Logan Square and pay a visit to the folks at Boulevard Bikes – a great neighborhood bike shop right on the circle. Along with the Surlys, Bianchis, Manhattan Greens and other bikes, they are also the exclusive (I believe?) Chicago dealer for Pashley – [...]

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Bike Review: A 1980′s Murray Monterey Magna

Bike Review: A 1980′s Murray Monterey Magna

by on April 13, 2011

I don’t usually write much about inexpensive department store bikes (Kmart, Target, etc)  since besides the price, they don’t have a lot of features worth recommending – they’re not sturdy and generally don’t hold up to any sort of regular, daily riding.  That being said,  I do come across some interesting vintage bikes once in [...]

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