johnnysako
On Training Wheels
Hello all. I am happy to join your group and learn more about my purchase.
Lets talk Finnish military bicycles. I was told this bicycle dates to 1934 and it was purchased at a shop in Finland disassembled and stuffed into a box. It still retains its original Nokia tires. Once purchased the shop owner put the original buyer in touch with the family who brought it into the shop. It belonged to the gentleman's Grandfather who was assigned the bike prior to WW2 in what was called the Winter War in Finland. The family gave him the Grandfathers pipe, razor, alarm clock, and cigarette case which I have now. All items he brought home from the war. Just amazing. He also told me that he has not seen another bicycle like this in the states. I have not either but I have not been looking for Finnish bicycles.
I will include as many pictures as I can. I like the story I was told but it would be nice to know exactly when this bicycle was made. Heck, it could be a mixture of parts, who knows. I appreciate any help I get. Thank you, John
Lets talk Finnish military bicycles. I was told this bicycle dates to 1934 and it was purchased at a shop in Finland disassembled and stuffed into a box. It still retains its original Nokia tires. Once purchased the shop owner put the original buyer in touch with the family who brought it into the shop. It belonged to the gentleman's Grandfather who was assigned the bike prior to WW2 in what was called the Winter War in Finland. The family gave him the Grandfathers pipe, razor, alarm clock, and cigarette case which I have now. All items he brought home from the war. Just amazing. He also told me that he has not seen another bicycle like this in the states. I have not either but I have not been looking for Finnish bicycles.
I will include as many pictures as I can. I like the story I was told but it would be nice to know exactly when this bicycle was made. Heck, it could be a mixture of parts, who knows. I appreciate any help I get. Thank you, John
