SR bicycles?

[mfinger1]

Hello all. I'm new to this forum, and probably not as familiar with bicycles as some of you.
My question is, did SR make bicycles?
I know they make cranksets, headposts, seatposts, but how about bikes?
I've recently acquired an SR 12 speed "racing ?" bike w/27' frame, that probably dates to the early '80s. It has a Shimano group set I think, comprised of brake calipers and levers as well as front and rear derailurs. Can anyone provide any info on an SR bike ? If it's the same SR that eventually acquired Suntour?
Any and ALL info is greatly appreciated. Thanks


Mike

 

[Bruce Lange]

> My question is, did SR make bicycles?

They do appear on eBay from time to time. You can probably glean some info
by watching those auctions.

I like their cranks.

 

[A Muzi]

mfinger1 wrote:

> Hello all. I'm new to this forum, and probably not as familiar with
> bicycles as some of you.
> My question is, did SR make bicycles?
> I know they make cranksets, headposts, seatposts, but how about bikes?
> I've recently acquired an SR 12 speed "racing ?" bike w/27' frame, that
> probably dates to the early '80s. It has a Shimano group set I think,
> comprised of brake calipers and levers as well as front and rear
> derailurs. Can anyone provide any info on an SR bike ? If it's the same
> SR that eventually acquired Suntour?
> Any and ALL info is greatly appreciated. Thanks
>
>
> Mike
>
>
The "SR" mid price Japanese sport bikes of the seventies,
built at Osaka, are an unrelated brand to SR-Sakae Ringyo
Kaisha of Tokyo, the aluminum parts maker.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

 

[Phil Brown]

>The "SR" mid price Japanese sport bikes of the seventies,
>built at Osaka, are an unrelated brand to SR-Sakae Ringyo
>Kaisha of Tokyo, the aluminum parts maker.

Sakae Ringyo did make an aluminum frame in the late 80s-early 90s.
Phil Brown

 

[A Muzi]

>>The "SR" mid price Japanese sport bikes of the seventies,
>>built at Osaka, are an unrelated brand to SR-Sakae Ringyo
>>Kaisha of Tokyo, the aluminum parts maker.

Phil Brown wrote:
> Sakae Ringyo did make an aluminum frame in the late 80s-early 90s.

That's true.
Angel Rodriguez and I designed them in 1987. It was sold as
the SR Prizm and Suntour Litage in both road and mountain
models.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

 

[mfinger1]

Greetings again one and all;

Thank you for the information on my newest acquasition. This SR 12 spd. was actually trashpicked here in the Philly burbs. It looked like any regular trashed bike, filthy, caked in grease, and cobwebs, flat tires, torn seat, but what first caught my eye was the frame. Tall 27". I don't believe they're any longer made in this size, same as my early eighties Schwinn Traveler.
Anyway, it's an SR Semi Pro. Japanese, early 80's 12
spd..
Seems like a nice lean performance bike for it's time. SR, from my humble understanding may have acquired Suntour.
Don't think their bike line favored for long.
It has the Shimano 600 group set, brakes, derailleurs, crank, precursor to
the Ultegra line I think.
Downtube shifters naturally.
Except for the 27" frame, I don't think there's another bit of steel on it.
Dropped it off at a great little bike shop yesterday in Drexel Hill, Frank
Havnoonian, ex bike mech. to brother Harry,
who had been a local pro rider for years. After years in Philly, Harry now
has a big ass shop in Media. The old Schwinn
place at 5 points I think. He has his own line of bikes.
Was think of turning it into a hybrid, but the more I thought about it,
nah...I already have a hybrid of sorts with the
heavier Schwinn. Thought best to keep it as a resto rod.
Since I mainly grip the top of the bar, I'm having them adapt brake
extension levers to the 600 levers, replacing cables, truing the rear, replacing the bearing
worn, non-reversible toe clip pedals with period alum. reversible ones, no
clips though, oh, and added a kick stand. Gearing didn't need to be
touched.
Will wrap the bars in cotton, then a nice color tan cork wrap, nice and
cushiony, should look nice with the "Rising Sun" red paint.
Sweet!
Thanks again guys! This site is great.

 

[Thomas Reynolds]

mfinger1 <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Greetings again one and all;
>
> Thank you for the information on my newest acquasition. This SR 12 spd.
> was actually trashpicked here in the Philly burbs. It looked like any
> regular trashed bike, filthy, caked in grease, and cobwebs, flat tires,
> torn seat, but what first caught my eye was the frame. Tall 27". I don't
> believe they're any longer made in this size, same as my early eighties
> Schwinn Traveler.
> Anyway, it's an SR Semi Pro. Japanese, early 80's 12
> spd..
> ......

Memories. My first nice bike was a SR Semipro Touring model that I
bought for $374 in 1983. It was similar to yours, 23 inch frame,
triple crankset, 13-34 six speed freewheel, downtube shifters, front
and rear racks. It also had the original platform pedals. I did
three tours on it as well as other long rides. I ruined it when I
bought my first trainer because I realized too late how my sweat will
rust out the frame. I stripped it and threw it out about 1997.

Tom

 

[mfinger1]

Hello all;

I've gleaned a little more info on SR and was wondering if anyone could collaborate.

Here is a little blurb from the website: "In 1982, SR bicycles in San Diego, California, requested Dan to revise their best selling road bicycle model (SEMI PRO) to a touring version. Dan designed and priced the new bicycle (SEMI PRO TOURING) so well, that it turned out to be their best selling model in years."

This page describes where SR may have originated (?)

Any info is appreciated!

Mike
Philly

 

[LioNiNoiL_a t_Y a h 0 0_d 0 t_c 0 m]

> Here is a little blurb from the website: "In 1982, SR bicycles
> in San Diego, California, requested Dan to revise their best
> selling road bicycle model (SEMI PRO) to a touring version.

I was working in Southern California at that time, and one of the
security guards at the facility bought his SR bike to commute to work.
He was nearly seven feet tall, and SR had a 68cm frame available on order.

--
"Bicycling is a healthy and manly pursuit with much
to recommend it, and, unlike other foolish crazes,
it has not died out." -- The Daily Telegraph (1877)

 

[mfinger1]

Not std. probably custom. Not to up on my conversions. What would a 27" convert to in cm?
But hey, was this a state side shop for SR. I heard they're originally built in Japan but not to be confused with the lightweight posts, crank SR. Comments?

Mike
Philly

 

[mfinger1]

27" converts to 68.5 cm? Readily available in those days. My 'ol Schwinn Traveler has the same size frame. I'm 6'3". Fits great, but aside from custom, may have been the largest std. off the shelf.
Guess they still had to order on in from the factory.

Mike
Philly

 

[mfinger1]

Here is a pic of my "new" gem!

 

[Mike DeMicco]

In article <[email protected]>,
mfinger1 <[email protected]> wrote:

> I heard they're originally
> built in Japan but not to be confused with the lightweight posts, crank
> SR. Comments?

I thought it was the same company (the logo looks the same, I think). I
have an SR Alpine Pro, made in Japan, that had SR cranks, stem,
handlebar, bottom bracket, and seatpost. The other components were
Suntour, Araya straight sided rims, and Diacompe brakes. I have since
changed out almost all the old components.

It never was a very good bike though and the frame is flexy so it
shimmies. I put fenders on it and only use it in the winter. It also has
27" wheels instead of 700c's.

--
Mike DeMicco <[email protected]>
(Remove the REMOVE_THIS from my email address to reply.)

 

[mfinger1]

This SR SemiPro's frame is solid and does not shimmy. Will be having the rear re-rimmed w/ stainless spokes and am mounting Specialized All Condition Armadillos in 27". Sweet!

 

[rsgrosch]

Schumano made the bike. there were three models. The top model was a really good bike. I've been riding mine since the 80's.

 

[Ajaxbrasil]

[SIZE= 16px]Hello[/SIZE], if possible to show more photos of her (SR) closest of all the decals.

 

[rti27]

My old SR with a few updates. Rides like a dream.

 

[TimMoses]

Hi guys.

Here is my SR bike. I am looking to sell it if anyone is interested. Beautiful condition with all new paint job and completely clean hardware.










Honestly love these bikes. I have the bigger frame and it's so light and reliable.

 

[chuck68429]

Hello everybody, This thread is right on time for me! I trash- picked an SR Campus sport about a month ago. It was totally beat, needs rims, seat, and all cables replaced. I stripped the frame and forks to bare metal and just finished painting it orange. I've got big plans for it as a retro road ride. I'll post pics when I finish it. It will be a while yet, but it will be cool!!!

 

[Papavic]

Ok so I have a SR semi pro aero . It has shimono6000ax componets 58cm frame. Color is silver blue. Also has a bottle holder with plastic airo dynamic design. I have polished all the components. It has all the factory stickers. Yes it's for sale , pick up only I am near Santa Rosa. Still needs new chain , back tire , handel bar tape. It has all the components look original. I can seed you pictures to your cell phone. Vdadsawdust @ gmail . com