[azjeff]

In the mid 90s I lusted after a Breezer Lightening but just couldn't swing one. Loved the retro paint scheme. Anyone here have a Breezer problem? Got pics?

 

[bushpig]

If you search the old threads you should be able to find some pictures. The shop I worked at used to sell those Breezers. Instant classics. Beautifully put together. Turns out the paint wasn't as robust as one might like, but still...

 

[Octane]

I've got one sitting in the shed, polished aluminum. It's got a rigid fork and a Softride stem.

-B

 

[azjeff]

I forgot about the Beamer with the Softride beam! Never knew the Hodaka connection either, I rode Hodakas back in the day. This feels like a sickness coming on and since I had to leave my 85 Schwinn Sierra behind when we moved there's a hole in the lineup.

 

[retrobikeguy]

Turns out the paint wasn't as robust as one might like, but still...

Damn right,
I got a NOS 1997 storm from Italy and I'm sure every time I see it in the shed it an new chip appears ,
Its like I looked at it too hard or something

But I do have to say the paint scheme is a class finish.

Catalogs here https://www.mtb-kataloge.de/html/breezer.html

 

[OldManBreezer]

My collection is now down to one (Lightning).

They look fantastic however, they need to be treated with lots of tender loving care.............

http://oldmanbreezer.fotopic.net/c228841.html

http://oldmanbreezer.fotopic.net/c271421.html (caution: contains white tyre content!)

 

[Rumpfy]

Dutch people like them.

 

[Jeroen]

Dutch people like them.

Only when purple.

 

[bushpig]

Jeroen: Sweet picture!

 

[Rumpfy]

Yeah, Jeroen's Breezer is the nicest one I've seen and the reason I put drops on my single speed.

 

[ScottyMTB]

Breezers

I never get tired of these Breezer threads. I am building my lighting now. One day I feel single speed, the next I feel retro. Love the drop bars.

 

[ScottyMTB]

Breezer Lightning

Work in progress. I need a 1" threadless stem that is shorter and higher, or get one of those adapter sleeves and a 1 1/8" threadless.

 

[Williwoods]

Work in progress. I need a 1" threadless stem that is shorter and higher, or get one of those adapter sleeves and a 1 1/8" threadless.

I have a control tech 10 degree 120 mm in 1" black decent condition non removable faceplate if you wanna trade it for something.

Will

 

[ScottyMTB]

Stem

If that is shorter and higher, I am in. I don't think I have any green parts. What do you need?

 

[terminaut]

In the mid 90s I lusted after a Breezer Lightening but just couldn't swing one. Loved the retro paint scheme. Anyone here have a Breezer problem? Got pics?

It's my favorite steel hardtail...

 

[bushpig]

Move over Jeroen - this is my new favorite Breezer. Outstanding!

 

[ScottyMTB]

Are those VDC bars and a coaster brake?

That is way cool with those bars. Is that a coaster brake? Modern?

 

[terminaut]

That is way cool with those bars. Is that a coaster brake? Modern?

I actually no longer remember who made the bars. They're alloy, though. As for the coaster brake, that's probably the most valuable part of the bike and is a beefy aluminum unit from Suntour. It's the only one I've ever seen and doesn't fade even after multiple descents on the Downieville downhill course.

A front view of the bars:

A couple closeups of the Suntour hub:

 

[ScottyMTB]

Is the front drum brake somehow activated when you apply the coaster brake? That is a cool setup.

 

[ScottyMTB]

Definately look like VDC, but Tufneck and some other companies also made those.