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Old 06-28-2014, 11:04 AM   #17
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Re: Vintage Mini Bikes

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes View Post
Mine. I think its an early Rupp, but can't be 100% sure.
That was the Cadillac of mini-bikes back in the '70s, and everybody I knew wanted a Rupp. They were kind of a hybrid between the standard mini-bike and a real motorcycle. The spoked wheels, drum brakes, and front/rear suspension were cutting edge for a mini bike back in the day.
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