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Apr242009

Sauganash Cycle

DateFriday, April 24, 2009 at 03:48PM

 

This is an advertisement for Schwinn bikes from a 1960s "Boys Life" magazine. We bought our Schwinn's at Sauganash Cycle, which I think was on Cicero near Peterson, right? Always wanted an "Orange Krate" or at least a "Fastback" with the 5-speed stickshift, but ended up with the classic Stingray. For $86.95 (1960s dollars), I can see why my dad wouldn't pop for the Orange Krate.

 

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Sauganash Cycle was on Cicero near Peterson and was owned by former famous bicycle racer Al Stiller. Al died in Boulder, Colorado in 2003. As a teen In the early 60's I used to go there and look at the racing bikes and racing photographs. Because of Al I went on to be a successful road and track racer and Illinois district Champion 3 times. He was a terrific man.

April 5, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJim Crue

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