http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1940s-Swiss-A ... 1e85d5da0b
Bikepacking 1940's style. If I had some spare cash, I think I'd buy this beauty.
Everyone needs one of these in the shed
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Re: Everyone needs one of these in the shed
i want that
Re: Everyone needs one of these in the shed
That's beautiful!
Can't help but wonder what the modern alternative would be (military bike that is) and i think surly ogre gets my vote :D
Can't help but wonder what the modern alternative would be (military bike that is) and i think surly ogre gets my vote :D
Re: Everyone needs one of these in the shed
Probably this.. http://www.montaguebikes.com/paratroope ... -bike.html Can't help thinking the Swiss one would be more robust and useful, although it would be good for stealth camping :)
Drinkin wine, eating cheese and catchin some rays
Re: Everyone needs one of these in the shed
The modern version is available on ebay too (Modernish 1993, still modern by my music and fashion tatses)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swiss-Army-bi ... 43be238add
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Swiss-Army-bi ... 43be238add
Re: Everyone needs one of these in the shed
A Swiss Friend who had ridden one for his National service had one, as you'd expect it rolled effortlessly on quality bearings. It had a gun holster and a brilliant back pedal coaster brake. Spent a great night once all doing stupid long skids at a party on it. 
The old git in the yellow socks