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January 10, 2008
1979 Schwinn Spitfire "paperboy"
I got the coolest Christmas present from Courtney this year; actually it was last year, but you know what I mean. She got me 1979 Schwinn Spitfire "paperboy" bike. In biking circles, it's called a "Townie." I've been using it to go get a beer with friends, walk our new puppy (I'll write about her soon), and ride around with the kids.
I've been using it without the baskets, but it came with two really cool baskets -- I'm not sure if those were standard or not. Regardless, It's perfect. Thanks Courtney!
Posted by mark at January 10, 2008 3:03 PM Subscribe (FeedBurner)
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That is beautiful... and looks insanely comfortable (with beer in hand). I wanted that bike so bad when I was in junior high.
Posted by: Michael at January 10, 2008 6:45 PM
Hey Mark,
I bought a brand new Black Spitfire in the summer of 1979, it was my pride and joy, I loved that bike, about five of my buddies had the same model with a few 5 speeds in the group.I had the bike for a few years before it was stolen, I'm in the process of tracking down the very same model I once had, enjoy your Spitfire!
Posted by: Jimmy at October 9, 2008 2:31 AM