DBS spesial This bike was found in SODO in the gutter just south of the liquor store on 4th ave on a dark March night. What first attracted me to it was the metal fenders. It was not until had hauled it halfway to DWI that I realized it also had a drum brake. My initial inclination was to harvest the drum brake and toss the rest of the bike. Really the only thing that needed work on was a rubbing chain guard and a new indicator chain. I am glad that I was told the parts were available. And sure enough Aaron had the part and Val showed me how to adjust it. |
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The DBS, made
in Norway. Front drum brake, rear coaster brake, three-speed. SN 4194749 |
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Single original tyre. |
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Norwegian made drum brake. |
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Works pretty well too. |
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Nice "space age" chain
guard. The design makes me think this is a early 60s bike. |
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Chain guard detail |
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Seat. I am sure in its day it
was a great one as it is still in good condition. None the less I don't
think this one will be seeing many 30 mile rides. |
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Seat Detail |
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Shifter and front drum
brake lever. Note original grips too. |
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Head Badge if you will. |
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Seat Tube |
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Seat Tube |
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Front Triangle. You can see the
generator wire here and at the bottom bracket. I do not see any evidence
of a generator ever being mounted. |
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Rear tail light. Not just a reflector
but wired to the missing gen-set. |
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Rear tail light. A bit beat up
but elegant still. |
© 2006, 2007 Daniel
Kopald |
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