Help Finding Information on This Beauty

[Nicciprinkey328]

I have recently been gifted quite a few vintage bikes. They were all garage kept and are in great condition with all the original parts. I would like some help figuring out any information on this one in particular. I am loving the ride and just want some more information on it.

 

[Cycleops]

Hello and welcome.

I guess you’re in the US. The one you’ve pictured isn’t a name I’m familiar with and you’ll find we’re mostly Brits on here but there are quite a few American members. @Gravity Aided might be able to shed some light but it looks to me like a bike made for one of the big stores or sports companies. Probably from the seventies/eighties. Rear seat stays are unusual, likely made in the Far East. Certainly in good condition.
Love to see the others.

 

[Gravity Aided]

AMF, or American Machine Foundry. A company with a lot on its' plate, at the time. A major player in the military-industrial complex. Built up by the man who invented cigarette making machines, AMF automated bowling alleys, and built everything from bicycles to nuclear reactors. They also owned Harley Davidson in the '70s. A bicycle on the level of a Huffy or Columbia, mostly sold in department stores. Good call, @Cycleops .

 

[si_c]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Machine_and_Foundry

Looks like an AMF road master, seems like they were good bikes for a while, but by the late 70s when I reckon that was assembled quality had gone down hill a bit.

If you like riding it then definitely keep it well preserved, I doubt many are left around now.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Rear stays appear to be pressed flat, drop out inserted, and spot-welded. Fancy craptsmanship.