In 1913, Brownie impressed all with her stunning, streamer-decorated bike. Expectedly, Ms. Wallace did NOT approve of such frivolity.
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Update
Keith Byrd was doing streamers in the 70s.
Ahhh… the gold ol’ days! Where’s my banana seat! That 70’s pic of Keith reminded me of the orange flag I had on my old Schwinn.. did I think that was cool? Or, maybe my parents made me bolt it on? Sooooo long ago.. Good times, thanks for the pics!!
Richard La China
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I’m afraid Ms Wallace would have some serious issues with the sound of playing cards in my spokes.
I had clothespins and baseball cards attached to my bike for sure. No streamers though.