[CR] FS: Two Vintage Japanese Front Racks/Supports

(Example: Framebuilders:Alex Singer)

Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 17:49:10 -0800
From: "sean flores" <seaneee175@gmail.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] FS: Two Vintage Japanese Front Racks/Supports


I have for sale two vintage Japanese front rack/bag supports with light cages. These are definitely french constructeur inspired and would look just as at home on your Toei as it would your Singer.

There are two available. One has square light cages, the other has circular. Also has provisions for routing your cables.

They are chromed steel constructed and look to be well made. They have a very unique look, I've never seen ones quite like these and there are definitely no examples like them currently on the market.

The tangs are approx 370mm long center of the top of the rack to the center of the bottom hole. There is also room to bend and shape as needed.

Pictures can be seen here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/assemblylinecollective/sets/72157623176865298/

I'm asking $125 each plus shipping. Paypal is preferred. Contact me with questions.

These were originally purchased in japan from a seller that specialized in 1970's era old stock. That is the only indicator I have of age. The only marking on both racks is PAT 277734. Not convinced this is a patent number as an online search turned up some very different items under this number.

Thanks in advance.

Sean Flores
San Francisco, CA