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1977 Nishiki International Typical 1970s Bike boom ten-speed road bike Japanese bicycle brands such as Fuji, Miyata, Panasonic/National, Bridgestone, Univega and Nishiki had enjoyed tremendous success during the United States' 1970's bike boom, only to suffer in the late 1980s.
This page lists notable bicycle brands and manufacturing companies past and present. For bicycle parts, see List of bicycle part manufacturing companies.. Many bicycle brands do not manufacture their own product, but rather import and re-brand bikes manufactured by others (e.g., Nishiki), sometimes designing the bike, specifying the equipment, and providing quality control.
Z1000-ST (Shaft drive, Produced 1979–1981) KZ1300 (Six cylinder) ZL900A Eliminator (produced 1985–1986) ZL600A Eliminator (produced 1986(a) only 1987(b) ..1995(c)-1996(c) in North America.. this bike was available in Europe until 1999–2000) ZN700LTD (produced 1984–1985) ZR-7 (produced: 1999–2003) ZEPHYR 750 (produced: 1991–1999) ZR ...
Bucking bike (with one or more eccentric wheels) Tall bike (often called an upside down bike, constructed so that the pedals, seat and handlebars are all higher than normal)—other types of tall bikes are made by welding two or more bicycle frames on top of each other, and running additional chains from the pedals to the rear wheel.
The number of older drivers on the road is growing and bound to increase at a more rapid rate, as more baby boomers become seniors. [7] According to an AARP spokeswoman, by 2030 over 78 million boomers will be 65+, and research shows that men will outlive their driving abilities by six years and women by 10.
By using the vehicle for work, older adult drivers may be able to deduct a portion of the lease payment on tax returns, as well as the cost of vehicle upkeep and the vehicle’s depreciation.
The C-220, or Cub was an economy model which featured a different (not chrome) chain guard, as well as a scrub type brake, smaller seat and different fuel tank. The Cub could be purchased not assembled at a discount. [5] 1968 marked the last year Rupp would make the Continental series of mini bikes. The new models were the XL-350, XL-500 and TT ...
The 1983 model Honda CX650 Turbos had solved the lag problems that earlier models like the CX500 Turbo had encountered. To rectify turbo lags capacity and compression ratio was raised from 7.2:1 to 7.8:1. [4] Additionally, in 1978 Kawasaki offered the Z1R-TC, a semi-production model built by Turbo Cycle Corporation and sold through Kawasaki ...