Old School Folding Bike
Aug 29, 2007 · 06:59 PM · permalink
After seeing this 70s folding bike with integrated rack, taking some photos, and chatting with the owner, I googled italian folding bike and found several versions of the same bike with different names. There’s the Cinzia, Hyda Bike, Barbarellas, Safari, and sometimes Bianchi. Fascinating. Anyone know the history of these bikes?
I saw a Betty on the way to work…
excellent — was it stoked?
I’ve looked at many websites trying to find the history of these bikes, but there isn’t much out there. From what I can gather, they were manufactured only in the early to mid 70’s and were even used in some promotions (see this photo).
I think they were Italy’s answer to the Raleigh Twenty, but were probably phased out since the Twenty had taken over the market.
I’m restoring the same Bianchi model, so please add another post if you find anything. Thanks!
I have this bike but it is missing the front fender and the chain guard. Does anyone have any idea where i might be able to find replacements? Mine is this exact bike (same color too) but the brand is Pierce Arrow.
I have the same bike just in an orange shade,I have a promblem with it It just woun’t spin it locks up… anyone know how I can fix it?
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