ULTRA RARE, Sears(Austria) Shimano Automatic 5 Speed - $125 (MARENGO)

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DeerPass Road near Kishwaukee Valley Road

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bicycle type: hybrid/comfort

frame size: 21"

wheel size: 26 in

bicycle frame material: steel

brake type: caliper

condition: good

make / manufacturer: Sears (Austria)

model name / number: Automatic 5 Speed

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Ultra Rare, 1969 Sears(Austria) bike equipped with the Shimano Automatic 5 Speed. You manually shift each of the 5 gears using the top tube friction shifter, but once you hit a selected RPM, the rear hub automatically shifts into overdrive with a 25% increase in power, go below this RPM, and it automatically shifts back into the original gear. You can select the RPM that it shifts into Overdrive, using the rear spoke selector/power shift speed selector. Quite a unique system that functions as it should. 21" frame. Chrome is in great shape, tires are newer, alloy caliper brakes, Pletscher(Switzerland) alloy rat trap rear carrier, alloy kickstand. Tuned and Ready to Ride. Located in Marengo, 60152
Here is a link to the original Sears Ad. https://christmas.musetechnical.com/ShowCatalogPage/1969-Sears-Summer-Catalog/0226
* If driving to Marengo is inconvenient, you can take the Metra train to the Woodstock, Il Metra station, and we can meet there with the bike. Bikes are allowed on the train.

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posted: 2025-08-03 17:33

updated: 2025-11-02 10:16

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Ultra Rare, 1969 Sears(Austria) bike equipped with the Shimano Automatic 5 Speed. You manually shift each of the 5 gears using the top tube friction shifter, but once you hit a selected RPM, the...