Remember your first 3 bikes? Then post some photos & history

[BretonDave]

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Early 70's - Hercules Hustler
Mid 70's - Rattle can 5 speed Sun racer
Late 70's - Carlton Criterium

I loved that Carlton it was a really great ride!

 

[The History Man]

Just remembered a three wheeler in red with a metal boot with a big sharp edged top hinged flap.......

Triggered by above. Thanks.

 

[MarinMartin]

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does this count?



This was my first real bike. A metallic green Apollo bought from a bike shop just up the road from me.



Followed by a universal Rotarippa BMX with all the chrome bling (unfortunately no pictures). Had my first crash on that one as well.

Then I finally got my first mountain bike. At the time I had to have it because it had a disc brake on the front and full suspension. Looking back I realise what an idiot I was :facepalm: An Emelle reactor, a whopping £99.99 brand new. Had my biggest accident on it and actually bent the frame so that was the end of that. (I was more worried about the bike than the fact I had blood pouring everywhere and a broken wrist)



That was the last bike I had for about 8 years after being diagnosed with a medical condition until 5 years ago I finally managed to get back onto a bike.

 

[The History Man]

OMG

 

[Peachy!]

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does this count?

Oh yes!

 

[Peachy!]

OMG

THM goes to the top of the class..................... :xmas-cool:

Good low spoke count.......

 

[roadking]

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History and pictures...I wouldn't dare.

Rk.

 

[gavr]

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OMG

Something exactly like that - bl**dy hell! Who made them?

 

[The History Man]

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OMG

Something exactly like that - bl**dy hell! Who made them?

Don’t know but that’s mine. You’re not having it! Exactly what I had. Loved it.

 

[roadking]

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OMG

Something exactly like that - bl**dy hell! Who made them?

If it's of interest I'd suggest Lines Brothers, better known as Triang (or Tri-ang).

What do I know ?

Rk.