Anyone heard of "Real" bicycles? (have my eye on a klunker, Atb)

[8mph]

There's an interesting Klunker / Atb / Tourer in my friend's barn, made by "Real", the model is "Easy".

Could this be my poor man's Rivendell, my budget Ritchey Ascent?

Pic from web:

 

[Andy in Germany]

There's an interesting Klunker / Atb / Tourer in my friend's barn, made by "Real", the model is "Easy".

Could this be my poor man's Rivendell, my budget Ritchey Ascent?

Pic from web:

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These were on sale at H*lfords way back when I worked there in the late 1990's. I think they were supposed to be a mid range city styled bike; this was the budget version as far as I can remember and came in this orange or slate blue.

 

[8mph]

These were on sale at H*lfords way back when I worked there in the late 1990's. I think they were supposed to be a mid range city styled bike; this was the budget version as far as I can remember and came in this orange or slate blue.

Ah, it might need a cunning respray and some alt bars in that case!

 

[Chris S]

These were on sale at H*lfords way back when I worked there in the late 1990's. I think they were supposed to be a mid range city styled bike; this was the budget version as far as I can remember and came in this orange or slate blue.

Yes - Halfords made a Real 3-speed as well. Cycling snobs would probably classify them as BSOs but they weren't bad bikes.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I doubt anyone will know what it is. I only remember it because it was right in front of the counter where I stood so I saw it every day.

The one pictured looks like it's pretty much in original condition, even down to the skinwall tyres and grip shift gears

I remember they made a very nice looking touring version based (I think) on the same frame geometry.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Yes - Halfords made a Real 3-speed as well. Cycling snobs would probably classify them as BSOs but they weren't bad bikes.

Ah, yes, now I remember. The three speed was the "budget" version and this was the mid range.

Halfords are a bit unfairly judged on some of their higher quality bikes, and their staff: I had some very good supervisors who really loved bikes.

 

[8mph]

I doubt anyone will know what it is. I only remember it because it was right in front of the counter where I stood so I saw it every day.

The one pictured looks like it's pretty much in original condition, even down to the skinwall tyres and grip shift gears

I remember they made a very nice looking touring version based (I think) on the same frame geometry.

The pic I posted was taken from the Internet. The bike in question is in near immaculate condition. I've just had another look. Found the Halfords sticker and a label attached to the rack with someone's surname and date (2006)

My guess is it's been in the barn for the last 17 years. Mechs were functioning. Probably in need up a wash and new tubes.

I will make some enquiries.

 

[sleuthey]

One keeps coming up on Gumtree near me:

 

[Ming the Merciless]

One keeps coming up on Gumtree near me:

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£35 for a rusty chain 🧐

 

[Drago]

C.1996. Nice wheels with Acera parallax hubs, can't quite make out rhe rear mech but poswibky Alivio, hideous Altus chainset. Would probably make a very nice klunker homage.

 

[sleuthey]

£35 for a rusty chain 🧐

I'm looking for a hack for me and my wife to share and it's the perfect size but I would only give them half what they are asking

 

[8mph]

C.1996. Nice wheels with Acera parallax hubs, can't quite make out rhe rear mech but poswibky Alivio, hideous Altus chainset. Would probably make a very nice klunker homage.

I think it's worthy of a few upgrades. Reminds me of the bikes that a path less pedalled reviews

 

[TheDoctor]

I had one as a hack about 15 years ago. Had a 4 speed Nexus hub gear, and even then parts were a bit unobtanium.

 

[youngoldbloke]

What an original name, a 'Real Easy', love it!