And curiously, the Easy Rider bikes were never associated with any particular builder." Whose hands turned the wrenches? Who welded the steel? Most of the time, d'Orleans says, choppers are associated with their builders, "because they are an artistic creation. I mean, suddenly people were building choppers in Czechoslovakia, or Russia, or China, or Japan." The bikes in Easy Rider, d'Orleans says, "did more to popularize choppers around the world than any other film or any other motorcycle. The "Captain America" bike is an unmistakable and legendary chopper, and has made an enormous impact on the world of motorcycling. I mean, suddenly people were building choppers in Czechoslovakia, or Russia, or China, or Japan. They did more to popularize choppers around the world than any other film or any other motorcycle. And the man who designed and coordinated the building of the motorcycles, Clifford Vaughs, says he and the other bike builders have not received proper credit for their work. (The three other bikes used in the production were stolen prior to the film's release.)Īccording to Brian Chanes, acquisitions manager for the auction house, the bike's estimated value is between $1 million and $1.2 million.īut despite the bike's fame, the history of the creation of the bikes used in Easy Rider has for many years been largely unknown.
The bike currently for sale was partially destroyed in the film's finale, the auction house says, and then rebuilt by actor Dan Haggerty. Peter Fonda, who played Wyatt in the Dennis Hopper-directed film, rode the so-called "Captain America" bike, named for its distinctive American flag color scheme and known for its sharply-angled long front end. 18, the Calabasas, Calif.-based auction house Profiles In History will auction off what it says is the last authentic motorcycle used in the filming of 1969's Easy Rider, and what some consider the most famous motorcycle in the world. At 24.5 pounds, the aluminum Novara Sport is light and fast enough for any commute, but as its cyclocross pedigree suggests, the bike has a quick, playful attitude that makes it just as fun to take for a spin through your neighborhood.Peter Fonda rides the "Captain America" chopper in Easy Rider. There are also eyelets for fenders or racks. The Tektro mechanical disc brakes help you slow quickly and rapidly, even in a downpour.
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The wide, 32c tires can soften blows from cracked pavement and provide traction on roads blanketed in sand or gravel.
The $850 Nova Sport is based on geometry used by Jamis’s ‘cross riders, and comes packed with features that make everyday rides more enjoyable. You don’t have to spend a lot to get a high-performance cross commuter, either. That’s why fast, versatile ‘cross bikes can be ideal everyday rides, especially for longer commutes. Venture too far from the smooth pavement of a bike path and your commute might start to feel like a cyclocross race as you splash through puddles, rumble over potholes, hop curbs, and possibly even shortcut through a grass field. You also get cable-actuated disc brakes, fenders, and a 16-speed drivetrain that will keep you rolling even when you’re fully loaded. Unlike some of its competitors, Kona equips the Minute with lots of cargo-bike essentials: In addition to the deck, there are capacious panniers, a two-legged kickstand, and a spring that helps stabilize the front wheel. While not made specifically to carry passengers, the Minute’s wooden deck can accommodate a grown man (or so we hear).
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But it’s large enough to carry a full load of groceries or a bucket of gardening supplies. Unloaded, this model feels not unlike a traditional bike and slips easily around city streets. That makes the Minute ideal for urbanists who want just one bike for around-town use-or anyone who uses a bike to frequently haul goods. This long-hauler is one of a new breed of bikes that can carry cargo, but is lighter and more nimble than its larger, furniture-moving siblings (including Kona’s full-sized Ute).
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