Vintage National

gatorguy

Member Since:

August 3, 2009

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INFORMATION

Manufacturer / Model

Matsushita National

Frame and Size

Steel 30" SO

Fork and Headset

Threaded

Cassette

5 sp

Rear Derailleur

Suntour

Front Derailleur

Suntour

Shifters

Suntour stick shift on top tube - see photos

Wheelset

27"

Suspension

Spring seat

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6 COMMENTS

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Doohickie

Posted:

December 14, 2009 • 09:03 PM

Don't take this the wrong way, but.... well, there's no way to say this gently: That is one ugly bike.

gatorguy

Posted:

December 14, 2009 • 09:07 PM

I wish I could say I appreciate your opinion, but, well, I can't.

Doohickie

Posted:

December 14, 2009 • 10:11 PM

Well, it's just that: my opinion. Worth the electrons it's printed on.

I will say this: It's in remarkably good shape.

chh55

Posted:

December 15, 2009 • 03:36 AM

Must concur with Doo, there maybe was a time when I would have thought otherwise....very hiQ pic though!!!!

A fantasy: I imagine myself (on your steed) winding out in lo from a stoplight (maybe even burning a bit of rubber in
the loose sand by the intersection) and then gritting my teeth while grinning and grasping the gearshift lever, suddenly trusting it.. shifting 2 cogs at once without slowing the cadence... catapulting forward.... as a 7 year old
crewcut kid ogles me with an open mouth, right beside me in the back seat of an Impala staion wagon that I am keeping pace with...

-waking up from my daydream a little confused- WTF! where am I? What century are we in??

gatorguy

Posted:

December 15, 2009 • 04:15 AM

It's a old bike from a different time. While I like my modern automobiles, I also like the Edsel and a 57 chevy. I would never say this compares in any way to a modern road bike, and admittedly a bit on the kitchy side. Think
Peewee Herman