Mark Bulgier wrote:
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> Bridgestone also made a SS-tubing frame in the 70s, possibly sold under
> their Kabuki brand, anyone remember? I vaguely recall it may have been
> called the Submariner or some such. The tube ends were flared, and the lugs
> were die-cast around the tubes, a very innovative way to make a very heavy
> frame.
Yeah, I could never figure out if they named their stainless steel bike Submariner because it was rustproof-underwater-sub theme or if they named it for the Rolex stainless steel watch. Probably the watch, knowing the Japanese love affair with Rolex Submariners at the time.
Chuck Schmidt SoPas, SoCal
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