Black Betty CR-7 content

[MRGRUMPY]

After last nights update it dawned on me that I hadn't ridden this gem!

1988 Fisher CR-7, made in Japan with 1inch headset, U brake, RM20's and Suntour XCD group in original survivor condition.

Stunning day today so thought a good time for a test ride.

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Never seen "Factory Pilot" before, does this mean original owner may have been a sponsored rider?

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Interestingly it doesn't actually call out CR-7 anywhere like the next generation bikes did.

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It rode nice, very stiff transferring the ground below when not smooth. Fun bike.

The beach was packed!

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Factory Pilot is an Oakley thing, features on a range of items now still.

 

[Stash1]

Do you mind if I ask what the make and model of the blue metallic/white star /red saddle is? Good looking bike.

 

[HK-II]

Factory Pilot is an Oakley thing, features on a range of items now still.

Thanks! Decals appear to be from Factory so wonder what the story was there.

 

[HK-II]

Do you mind if I ask what the make and model of the blue metallic/white star /red saddle is? Good looking bike.

Thanks. It's a Speed Defies Gravity saddle. Never knew much about them, only reference I have come across was a wanted add for someone searching for one with an image.





It originally came to me attached to the large black CR-7 (Black Betty) with the black Kalloy post (now on violet-O-violet) rolling on a set of RS-1's.... sadly I never took a photo of that bike in that state... "Black Betty" originated / is marked with a "West Village Bicycles" sticker...



Anyway back to the saddle here it is, looks to be from 98:

 

[HK-II]

Love the patina on this thing.

Thanks. It's an awesome survivor and nice being untouched - it's rare that happens!

Normally it's an ongoing development or EVOLUTION like below...

Patina - This one has lived and nearly died and back on track.

Original for sale advert:



Before post and saddle swap. It never ceases to amaze me how builds evolve and how parts become useful.



I have the perfect project build coming up for that post and saddle...

 

[Stash1]

Thanks. It's a Speed Defies Gravity saddle. Never knew much about them, only reference I have come across was a wanted add for someone searching for one with an image.

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It originally came to me attached to the large black CR-7 (Black Betty) with the black Kalloy post (now on violet-O-violet) rolling on a set of RS-1's.... sadly I never took a photo of that bike in that state... "Black Betty" originated / is marked with a "West Village Bicycles" sticker...

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Anyway back to the saddle here it is, looks to be from 98:


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Love it, than you for the close up pics, good looking bike once again, enjoy the ride.