John D. Williams
Finally riding a big boys bike
I posted this in International Bicycles but only got one response, a reference to a bamboo-covered steel-tubed bike. This one has true bamboo construction for the main tubes (I drilled a very small test hole) held by heavy iron lugs. It has wood bracing, handlebars, rear rack, pedal blocks, and fenders. Other parts are wrapped with rattan (?). Aluminum rims say MINH NGOC 01 0350 827549. Tires say SAO VANG MADE IN VIETNAM, and Wikipedia says Sao Vang was formed in 1960. I have searched the web, but not a lot of info on this bicycle. I am restoring it for a bike charity and they were told it was from Vietnam. Anyone recognize the era, or the markings on the pedals, or know about these bikes? Thanks, John
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