Pennys Slight - Weight 3

This is an early 70's bicycle sold at Pennys department stores. Not sure were they were made, but like many department store bike's of the 70's they were either made in Europe or in the USA. There is a BMA sticker that stands for the Bicycle Manufacturer Association of America. "BMA/6 certification" evolved from a Consumer Products Safety Commission's 1970s attempt to try to protect children from Dangerous Things". Reflectors were one of the items that began sprouting up on the newly certified bikes.

The bike came equipped with an early Shimano internal 3 speed that still functioned very well. 26x1-3/4" wheels. As with the many AMF, Huffy, Sears, Free Spirit, Schwinn 3 speed town bikes these are heavy "light weight" bicycles. The style is a copy of the popular roadster made popular in Europe. They make great around town bikes and usually respond well to being loaded with racks and baskets to carry items. The upright sitting position makes them comfortable providing a cruiser style ride, while the skinnier tires provide much quicker traveling speeds.