Re: [CR]Re: Belgian Bike Makers--Now Browning

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing:Columbus:SLX)

From: "Angel M Garcia" <wa2vuy@mindspring.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <60.2f5f4793.2bbe8205@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Belgian Bike Makers--Now Browning
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 07:46:04 -0500
cc: LouDeeter@aol.com

To expand upon the archive item by Russ Fitzgerald in the Archives: there is an ad for Browning in BIKE WORLD of June 1973. Says Browning Ten Speeds come in six different frame sizes, three grades (I, III and V) and use lightweight Belgian steel. Same logo as the arms manufacturer. Contact info was Browning, Morgan, Utah.

Grade I: low priced model in men's and women's styles, four colors: Candy Apple Red, Metallic Blue, Island Green, and Aztec Yellow. $119.50

Grade II: lightweight high performance bike, in Polar White or Bronze. $167.50

Grade V: lightweight touring racer with toe clips, Record straps, tool kit and tire pump. Gold or Midnight Black. $239.50

Only specific component mentioned is "....Simplex or Suntour derailleurs".

Angel Garcia Long Valley, NJ


> There was a discussion on the list previously about Browning. Lou Deeter, Orlando FL