Jeanette's Nostalgia Bike, a 2002 Huffy Arlington
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2002 Huffy Arlington Frame - Steel, mixte comfort frame, made in Mexico Steel fork, Active Spring Response spring suspension GoGo Cycle steel cruiser handlebars Cateye Velo 2 computer Fabricated steel stem Sram Falcon brake levers Sram Falcon Grip Shifters AirRide cruiser spring suspension saddle Soft ride seat post Sram Falcon linear pull brakes Sram Falcon front derailleur Sram Falcon FIS rear derailleur Sram 14, 16, 18, 21, 24, 28 freewheel ProPower 170 steel cranks 52, 42, 32 chainrings Loose ball bearing bottom bracket Platform pedals Aluminum 26"x1"double wall wheels, 36 spoke Loose ball bearing hubs Performance FastCity Kevlar 26"x1.25" tires Greenfield kick stand Mirrcycle rear view mirror Shipped from factory weight: 38 lbs. MSRP: $129.00 (2002) |
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A GoGoCycle handlebar |
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Ergonomic foam hand grips |
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The same saddle setup Lance Armstrong uses |
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You don't have to use a pump with this front end |
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No cheap aluminum used here |
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Quality stamped steel parts |
Huffy bicycles have been around for over 110 years. In 1892 George P. Huffman, owner of the Davis Sewing Machine Company, oversaw the production of the first Davis Sewing Machine bicycle, manufactured in Dayton, Ohio. In 1905 the company began marketing its bikes under the Dayton label. In 1936 Horace Huffman, having sold the Davis Sewing Machine Company, marketed a new bicycle under the name of the Huffman Dayton Streamliner. In 1949 the brand was marketed under the Huffy name and during that same year, Huffy pioneered "training wheels" starting millions of kids on their first bike without the accompanying spills. In 1953 Huffy adopted its current logo. In 1973 Huffy came out with its Scout "10 speed" lightweight" bicycle, eight years before the Japanese invasion. In the 1980's, Huffy appeared in the Olympics and Huffy aerodynamics paved the way for the U.S. Olympic team to win 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze medal in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics. In 1991 Mark Allen won his 3rd straight Ironman Triathlon using a Huffy Triton Bike.
What's a lot more important than all of the above is that my wife started on a Huffy. We had owned some quality Bridgestones in the past but my knees went out and we sold our bikes in the late 80's. When we decided to buy some "around town" cruiser type discount store bikes just for fun in the summer of 2002 I asked her what kind of a bike she wanted and she said, "A Huffy, of course."
A few months of riding and we outgrew our discount store bikes. My knees were miraculously healed and we decided to invest in some quality bikes, those listed on the site. I gave my discount store NEXT bike to my brother-in-law but Jeanette couldn't part with her Huffy.
The bike spends most of its time at her middle school where she's a vice principal. When she has to get to a far flung classroom quickly or cruise the off-campus park for stragglers, the Huffy's there, ready for service. Just imagine that you're a delinquent 13 year old and you get pulled over by the VP, riding a Huffy.
Other "stuff" about Huffy
The Huffy Corporation sells more than 4,000,000 bicycles annually.
Greg LeMond rode Huffy branded bikes in the Tour De France.
In 1950, Huffy made electric lawnmowers.
In 1947, Huffy made its millionth bike. The gold and silver plated bike can be found at the Henry Ford Museum.
During WWII the Huffman Corporation made the standard balloon tire "Universal Military Bicycle" and women's military bike (M306).
From Fortune Magazine, March 12, 1990
HUFFY TRITON
Limber up Lamborghini-lovers; here's your kind of bike. Huffy's custom-designed
Triton will set serious tri-athletes or bulging businessmen back $8,000 to
$10,000. Each bike is built from scratch by the same gang of technicians that
constructs cycles for U.S. Olympians...