Unknown Find

[StingrayRider]

Found this today. Not sure what it is. Shimano equipped. Has what looks like a shifter overload tube mounted on the frame. kool little bike. Rescued from the projects in Richmond, Ca.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Cool ,whatever it is , 3- piece crank, lugged frame ,looks forien built, maybe for Raleigh?

Rafael ~

 

[Coyote]

I was going to say Rollfast, but this one's made in Japan.
Cool overload tube, though...

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Royce Union maybe? Can you share a good pic of the set tube decal?

 

[Grey Ghost]

It’s a Ronald McDonald bike. Probably came in a happy meal.

Those were the days.

 

[Sportyworty]

I did a lot of research on lug frame bikes of this size and era finding my childhood Klunker. Your bike is similar to a Skyway labeled by sold through Bridgestone. These are European lug type frame bikes with Japanese Shimano components and English bottom brackets. I have an article from the time that tells the story of the Japanese actually traveling to meet Steyr/Puch/Daimler at their factory to discuss the joint venture. I have a couple of these bikes and like them a lot. They are not Schwinn quality but the frames are nice. My 1969 Sturdee Badged bike is also the same bike as your Riviera and these Skyway labeled bikes sold through Bridgestone. The Raleigh and Rollfast bikes have unique badges.
If you are planning to pass this bike along I may have interest because of the color.

www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/skyway-speed-vintage-muscle-bicycle-3825788632

Vintage Japan Skyway chopper banana seat bike bicycle stingray style bridgestone | #332217822

Great garage sale find! The lady I got this from said she got this for her 10th birthday in 1969. Appears to be all original and in great shape. The chrome has minor pitting but overall a great ride a

www.worthpoint.com

 

[Sportyworty]

This bike is in the same general location. Unfortunately only one pic but the description and era are a match

Vintage Riviera Bike - $100 (Roseville)

Up for sale is a Classic Riviera BikeI believe it`s from the 60`sCoaster Brake doesn`t seem to work.Has a sweet rack Made in Japan and the saddle is nice.Best offer

www.shoppok.com

 

[olevince]

Cool bike, nice find!

 

[StingrayRider]

Heres a photo of the seat tube decal. Got it rideable. This bike rides good and is lighter, faster to speed from a stop, and easier to pedal than a 5 speed stingray. Tires say speedway on them. This bike would give that 68 orange krate a run for its money on that dragstrip in that old 68 orange krate dragstrip ad. Thanks for all the comments.

 

[Sportyworty]

Cranks are 1/2 shorter on your machine…seems fast
She’s slick in Purple