Bicyclettes chinoise flying Pigeon

Bonsoir

fu2 fr.misc.transport.velo
World's largest selling CityBike
Long before the recent North American interest in CityBikes there was
Flying Pigeon.



Black, sturdy, and with rod-connected brakes the Flying Pigeon has
been the bicycle of choice - well maybe not much choice - for China.
With over 75,000,000 sold since 1949 they have served as basic
transportation and beast of burden for much of the population.



There is nothing high-tech or sporty about these bikes, but frame
enthusiasts will appreciate (or not) the double top tube design.  A
feature now only found in a few custom made North American bikes.
These bikes may not be fancy, but they do seem durable.



This cheery video shows happy people riding their Flying Pigeon's in
the sun.



http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.channel&ChannelID=330827304




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