Despite the ridiculous traffic in Saigon, I have decided that the best way to get around is on two wheels. (of course). My new two wheels are connected to a 1967 Vespa Super - 150cc. Check it out. Couple more pics on flickr.
Incidently, about 30 minutes after I snapped these pics this morning, I fell victim to the afore mentioned fucking stupid traffic. A girl on a bike clipped my front wheel, sending me over the bars and rolling into the street. Luckily no permanent damage to me and just a couple scratches on the bike.
Before the American-Vietnam war in the late 60’s & 70’s, Saigon was importing more Vespas & Lambrettas than any other city in Asia. Consequently, there are a lot of them still around. Several frends have set up businesses here restoring the old scoots and shipping them overseas. If anyone is interested, drop me a line.


July 16th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Looks like a chick bike…..
I Want One!!!
July 17th, 2008 at 1:48 am
“Chick bike” … *phuey*
I think it looks awesome! I hope that you are having a blast with it, and /NOT/ getting crashed in to! Be careful!
…miss you here in the states on those “little” bikes…
cheers!
July 26th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Where are the training wheels? Hiding them on the other side!
I could use one too even with the training wheels.
Miss you man.
Eric
July 29th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Its no Zephyr but cool none the less! Be careful.
see ya soon?
-Ryan of the hill people
August 19th, 2008 at 11:20 am
Love it!
how much is one?
Hope you’re doing fine?
Let’s keep in touch!
Best Bjoern
September 25th, 2008 at 9:01 am
hi Rob,
How are you??
Do you still remember me?? I have some news to tell you , so if you pls contact me back.
Thank you.
September 25th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
Uh oh.
November 20th, 2008 at 9:02 am
happy birthday man.
give us an update!