Posts Tagged: Minson Gen 1

Minson Variations – Gen 1/2/3

On 8 July 2021 0 Comments - Minson, Reference

Recently Jon (UK) and I were discussing variations in the LeRun/Garel skatebikes. Jon is working on an article on those. My experience is with the Minson bikes. There were several changes in the Minson design, I believe for economic reasons (ie make it cheaper to manufacture).

The Minson Users Manual that came with my Minson shows the original Gen 1 version. Gen 1 bikes are the hardest to find.

Read More

, ,
Continue Reading

New “Minson Roller Shuttle” pictures on eBay UK

On 12 April 2021 0 Comments - Minson, Reference

Anthony from Australia found this 12″ junior skatebike on eBay in the UK. Notice they call it a Minson Roller Shuttle. Also it has the curved front support tube and even has the original box.

12″ Minson Roller Shuttle still in box

I searched on Minson Roller Shuttle and found this new eBay UK listing

, ,

Minson Skate Bike Owner’s Manual

On 10 April 2021 0 Comments - Minson, Reference

I found the original owner’s manual for my Minson Skate Bike. I usually save owner’s manuals and while cleaning found it.

It is interesting that the manual refers to a 16″ wheel version (which is what I have) and a 12″ wheel version. I have never heard of the small wheel Minson. The LeRun used a 12″ wheel.

Minson-Owners-Manual

Download

A Brand New Unridden Minson Skatebike (Roller Shuttle)

On 30 June 2020 0 Comments - Minson, Reference

Brett from England acquired an unridden Minson skatebike, circa 1985. This is a first release version. In the UK it was called a Roller Shuttle. You can tell it is a first generation from the stripe on the seat, the brake mount and the secondary curved tube to the front truck.

For someone looking to restore a skatebike, this is a nice photo collection of what a new one looked like.

,
Continue Reading