HELP - What is this?

[The Spokemaster]

Quite likely there is or was a MADE IN CHINA sticker somewhere on this -that sticker may yield a date of manufacture -this particular style of bicycle is called a 'LOWRIDER' -these types of bicycles are not very old -it would be quite surprising if this is 30 / 35 years old ( likely not ) -SUN is a distributor out of Miami, Florida, they are well known for adult tricycles for retirees / handicapped -there product offering is heavily focused on the retiree or beach lifestyle that abounds in Florida and the manufacture of their product is almost entirely from China, the parts on that bicycle will be almost entirely from China -look on the backside of the crankarms or underneath the seat, there may be some sort of date-code there ( look also at what is stamped into the side of the coaster-brake brakearm )

 

[Indian Man]

Quite likely there is or was a MADE IN CHINA sticker somewhere on this -that sticker may yield a date of manufacture -this particular style of bicycle is called a 'LOWRIDER' -these types of bicycles are not very old -it would be quite surprising if this is 30 / 35 years old ( likely not ) -SUN is a distributor out of Miami, Florida, they are well known for adult tricycles for retirees / handicapped -there product offering is heavily focused on the retiree or beach lifestyle that abounds in Florida and the manufacture of their product is almost entirely from China, the parts on that bicycle will be almost entirely from China -look on the backside of the crankarms or underneath the seat, there may be some sort of date-code there ( look also at what is stamped into the side of the coaster-brake brakearm )

I will this weekend and let you know what I found. I was in a bit hurry this morning, but will get better info . Thanks again , it's something to talk about .

 

[WillWork4Parts]

Lowrider is close-ish, but no cigar. This style is called a Stretch. Think of the Dyno Stretch that made this trend popular.

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Unfortunately, they don't say a year of manufacture....but they do list the installed parts that would help you verify the bike as a factory issue and not anything special made.

 

[Indian Man]

Lowrider is close-ish, but no cigar. This style is called a Stretch. Think of the Dyno Stretch that made this trend popular.

Sun Bicycles Stretch Cruiser Bike user reviews : 3 out of 5 - 0 reviews - roadbikereview.com

Sun Bicycles Stretch Cruiser Bike user reviews : 3 out of 5 - 0 reviews. Read it's strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing - roadbikereview.com

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Unfortunately, they don't say a year of manufacture....but they do list the installed parts that would help you verify the bike as a factory issue and not anything special made.

Thanks for info. That is pretty d__m close !

 

[Indian Man]

I will this weekend and let you know what I found. I was in a bit hurry this morning, but will get better info . Thanks again , it's something to talk about .

The man with the bike has not been home this weekend . I have found out that SUN is actually made in Miami, and have been building bikes since 1972 . Thanks so much for your help , it has been greatly appreciated.