While "superb" may be correct, after spending some time in japan, that suntour group is definitely known as "Super Bee".
Sean Flores SF, CA USA
On Feb 10, 2011, at 9:29 AM, classicrendezvous-request@bikelist.org wrote:
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> From: Kristopher Hicks-Green <kristopher@hicks-green.biz>
> Subject: Re: [CR] ---early 80's Raleigh Superbe Indentification
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> Not to hijack this thread, but how should one pronounce "Superbe"? I
> have a couple of Raleigh Superbes and some of the SunTour components,
> but am uncertain whether to say "Superb" or "Super Bee". Anyone know?
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