Suburbans...I forgot how great they ride

[HEMI426]

Thanks for posting this thread, I picked up a minty `70 Suburban from the OG owner he kept in his basement. Didn't know much about them until I read this thread. I have it for sale locally, I might have to raise the price. Thanks

 

[DrRumack80]

That is incredibly clean! FYI, serial number indicates June, 1971.

 

[Rollo]

... After seeing this thread I picked up this '71 ladies Suburban in like new condition ... sporting a Miller generator light at last weekend's bike swap for $50
... You guys are spot on about being a great ride! ...

 

[DrRumack80]

... After seeing this thread I picked up this '71 ladies Suburban in like new condition ... sporting a Miller generator light at last weekend's bike swap for $50
... You guys are spot on about being a great ride! ...

Great deal! Burgundy is a great color too. Suburbans are a bit heavy, but they are smooth-riding, practical bikes.

 

[Siestabikes]

I bought this 1975 from the original owner's mechanic after she passed away. Truly a time capsule. The original tires had zero wear exept for the sidewalls which looked like bubbled pizza crust from years of hanging

 

[Ernbar]

Mine is a ten speed 1980 Spicy Chestnut color with Shimano positron shifter. Very comfortable rider.

 

[Drosentreter]

What year did they change the freewheel location from rear wheel to crank? @GTs58?

 

[GTs58]

What year did they change the freewheel location from rear wheel to crank? @GTs58?

1977

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

What year did they change the freewheel location from rear wheel to crank? @GTs58?

1977

What does this mean? The crank freewheels as opposed to the rear hub?

 

[Drosentreter]

What does this mean? The crank freewheels as opposed to the rear hub?

Exactly. I thought it was pretty wild when I found out lol.