Details

Object type

bicycle

Title

Highlander

Artist/Maker

Bikes of Milngavie maker

Place Associated

Scotland, Glasgow, Milngavie, 3 South Mains Road, Bikes of Milngavie (place of manufacture)

Date

1990

Materials

metal, plastic, leather

Dimensions

overall: 985 mm x 1680 mm x 535 mm 12000 g

Description

This mountain bike was built by Bikes of Milngavie, a company based in the East Dunbartonshire town in the late 1980s to early 1990s.

Painted in a vivid bright yellow colour, this 'Highlander' model featured Reynolds 531 forks, Shimano Exage 'Trail' gears, Changistar Brakes, 'Tracer' crank set and Kenda heavy grip tyres.

ID Number

T.1990.14

Location

Riverside Museum Main Exhibition Area