Austro-Daimler and Puch 1981 Catalog — Go with the Feeling: Ultima, Superleicht, Vent Noir II, Force XII, Luzern, SLE, Olympian, Alpina, Michelle, Pathfinder and Waffenrad

A color catalog of Austro-Daimler and Puch bicycles in a diagonal layout from Steyr Daimler Puch of America, Greenwich, Conn.; the back cover prints 1981. Folios 2 to 10 are printed. The cover, the text page and the back cover are small scans.

— Page 1 (front cover) —
PUCH
A-D
GO WITH THE FEELING

[The front cover shows the Puch shield and the A-D roundel above a diamond-shaped photograph of a blurred track cyclist, with the words “GO WITH THE FEELING” set along its two lower edges on a dark green ground patterned with outline bicycles.]

— Page 2 —
GO FOR THE GOLD
You have the knowledge.
The experience. The training[?].
You’re as wily[?] as a fox and
you want to win. It’s you
and your bicycle.
Two finely tuned machines.
The perfect meld of muscle and
metal. Together, you are as one.
And you’re ready to go for it.
The quiet is almost eerie.
The crowd is silent.
Only the whir of wheels can be
heard as you cruise with the
lead group. You wait. You cal-
culate your sprint to a fraction
of a second. And then it’s time.
You break away with a surge
of speed. Your bicycle responds
as if it knew before you.
The crowd at fe[illegible] [illegible].
The calm becomes frenzy and
it sets the pack afire[?].
Bicycles shoot forward. You
have to hold your lead
just a few meters more.
The crowd goes crazy[?]
as you feel the whoosh of the
checkered flag on your back.
And you have won. You’ve won
the most exciting, most demanding
of all sports. You are,
at last, a World Class Racer.
WORLD CLASS WHEELS
The Austro-Daimler[?] by Puch has
been chosen by four members of
the U.S. Olympic Team and five
members of the U.S. National Team.
It is a production line bicycle
that can be purchased from
your dealer.

[A text page headed “GO FOR THE GOLD” with a story of a race, over a photograph of a cyclist’s face overlaid with a chainring, crank and chain, and a second block headed “WORLD CLASS WHEELS” beside a drawn torch.]

— Page 3 —
ULTIMA
FRAME SIZES: 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 cm.
HEADTUBE ANGLE: 74°
WHEELBASE: 39.5″
FRAME MATERIAL: Reynolds 531 Double Butted
FORK MATERIAL: Reynolds 531 Double Butted with semi-sloping crown and Campagnolo fork tips
COLORS: Pearl Rose
LUGS: Bocama professional
DROPOUTS: Campagnolo Record
RIMS: Mavic-Record Du Mondo De L’Heure
SPOKES: Chromed
HUBS: Campagnolo Record, Sm.-Flange, Q.R. Front & Rear
TIRES & TUBES: Clement Strada 66
HANDLEBARS: Cinelli Giro D’Italia
STEM: Cinelli
BRAKES: Campagnolo Super Record
CRANKS: Campagnolo Super Record, Titanium bottom bracket axle
CHAINRINGS: 42/52
FREEWHEEL: Regina Oro 14/22
CHAIN: Regina Oro
SADDLE: Unicanator
SEAT POST: Campagnolo Super Record
DERAILLEURS: Campagnolo Front: Super Record
Rear: Super Record
SHIFT LEVERS: Campagnolo Super Record downtube
PEDALS: Campagnolo Super Record with Titanium axles
WEIGHT: 20 lbs. (57 cm. frame)

SUPERLEICHT
FRAME SIZES: 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 cm.
HEADTUBE ANGLE: 74°
WHEELBASE: 39.5″
FRAME MATERIAL: Reynolds 531 Double Butted
FORK MATERIAL: Reynolds 531 Double Butted with semi-sloping crown and Campagnolo fork tips
COLORS: Champagne
LUGS: Bocama Super Luxury
DROPOUTS: Campagnolo Record
RIMS: Fiamme Red Label
SPOKES: Chromed
HUBS: Campagnolo Record Strada Sm.-Flange, Q.R. Front & Rear
TIRES & TUBES: Clement Condor
HANDLEBARS: Cinelli
STEM: Cinelli
BRAKES: Campagnolo Record
CRANKS: Campagnolo Record Strada
CHAINRINGS: 42/52
FREEWHEEL: Regina Oro 14/24
CHAIN: Regina Oro
SADDLE: Corsaire Suede
SEAT POST: Campagnolo Record
DERAILLEURS: Campagnolo Front: Record
Rear: Record
SHIFT LEVERS: Campagnolo Record downtube
PEDALS: Campagnolo Record
WEIGHT: 20.5 lbs. (57 cm. frame)
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[The Ultima and Superleicht bicycles in studio photographs on a black ground, each with an A-D roundel and a specification list set along a diagonal edge. A large close-up photograph of a dark leather saddle fills the left margin.]

— Page 4 —
VENT NOIR II
FRAME SIZES: 53, 57, 61 cm.
HEADTUBE ANGLE: 73°
WHEELBASE: 40″
FRAME MATERIAL: Reynolds 531 Double Butted
FORK MATERIAL: Reynolds 531 Double Butted
Tubing with semi-sloping crown and Shimano tips
COLORS: Smoked Chrome
LUGS: Bocama
DROPOUTS: Shimano
RIMS: Rigida 700C
SPOKES: Chromed
HUBS: Campagnolo Gran Sport Sm.-Flange, Q.R. Front & Rear
TIRES & TUBES: Semperit 700C folding
HANDLEBARS: Cinelli
STEM: Cinelli
BRAKES: Campagnolo Gran Sport with hooded levers
CRANKS: Campagnolo Gran Sport
CHAINRINGS: 42/53
FREEWHEEL: Regina Oro 14/24
CHAIN: Regina Oro
SADDLE: Italia Touring
SEAT POST: Campagnolo Gran Sport Micro Adjust
DERAILLEURS: Campagnolo Front: Gran Sport
Rear: Gran Sport
SHIFT LEVERS: Gran Sport downtube
PEDALS: Campagnolo Gran Sport
WEIGHT: 23 lbs. (57 cm. frame)

FORCE XII
FRAME SIZES: 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 cm.
HEADTUBE ANGLE: 73°
WHEELBASE: 40″
FRAME MATERIAL: 531 Reynolds Double Butted
FORK MATERIAL: 531 Reynolds Double Butted
COLORS: Pearlized Silver Green
LUGS: Bocama
DROPOUTS: Shimano
RIMS: Weinmann 700C
SPOKES: Inox, Stainless Steel
HUBS: Normandy Luxe Comp Front: Alloy-Lo, Q.R.
Rear: Alloy-Lo, Q.R.
TIRES & TUBES: Semperit 700C, folding
HANDLEBARS: S.R. Alloy W-S 390
STEM: S.R. Alloy: 53, 55, 57-60 mm.; 59, 61-80 mm.
BRAKES: Weinmann 605 sidepulls, drilled hooded levers
CRANKS: S.R. Apex—5-pin Racing SAX-5RG
CHAINRINGS: S.R. 42/53
FREEWHEEL: Ultra-6, 13, 15, 17, 20, 26, 32
CHAIN: Ultra-6 Gold
SADDLE: Black Suede
SEAT POST: G.S. Alloy Micro Adjust
DERAILLEURS: Sun Tour Front: Cyclone
Rear: Cyclone GT
SHIFT LEVERS: Sun Tour Cyclone downtube
PEDALS: MKS Quill with toe clips and straps
WEIGHT: 24 lbs. (57 cm. frame)
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[The Vent Noir II and Force XII bicycles in studio photographs on a black ground, each with a roundel (A-D, Puch) and a specification list set along a diagonal edge. A large close-up photograph of a bicycle frame and a stem with an A-D badge fills the right side.]

— Page 5 —
A-D
OLYMPIAN
FRAME SIZES: 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 cm.
HEADTUBE ANGLE: 73°
WHEELBASE: 40″
FRAME MATERIAL: 531 Reynolds Double Butted
FORK MATERIAL: 531 Reynolds Double Butted
COLORS: Golden Sand
LUGS: Bocama
DROPOUTS: Shimano
RIMS: Weinmann 700C
SPOKES: Inox, Stainless Steel
HUBS: Normandy Luxe Comp Front: Alloy-Lo, Q.R. Rear: Alloy–Lo, Q.R.
TIRES & TUBES: Semperit 700C, folding
HANDLEBARS: Friko Alloy Engraved
STEM: Alloy: 53, 55, 57-60 mm. ; 59, 61-80 mm.
BRAKES: Weinmann 506 sidepulls, drilled hooded levers
CRANKS: Nervar 5-pin
CHAINRINGS: 42/53
FREEWHEEL: Maillard Oro 14, 17, 21, 26, 32
CHAIN: Regina Oro
SADDLE: Black Suede
SEAT POST: G.S. Alloy Micro Adjust
DERAILLEURS: Huret Front: Duo-par Rear: Duo-par
SHIFT LEVERS: Huret Duo-par
PEDALS: Union 331-Alloy
WEIGHT: 24.5 lbs. (57 cm. frame)
So you’re ready to get into
serious touring. You’re ready to
do twenty miles before breakfast
and two hundred miles on the week-end.
You’re ready to take on the roads,
the weather, the terrain and
the traffic.
You know there will be hills to
conquer that will require the
maximum performance from
your bicycle and the
last ounce of strength
from your body. Times when
the headwinds will force you to keep
your head so low, you’ll go
mile after mile just
staring down at the white line.
You’ll go through turns so sharp
that, if not for the perfect balance
between you and your bicycle, you’d surely never make it.
And your split second decisions must be matched by your bicycle’s response
when going through heavy traffic.
So why are you ready to get into serious touring? Because you know that, with the right bicycle,
you’re going to have the most exhilarating and unforgettable experiences of your life. And you’re ready.
MOVE AWAY FROM THE CROWD

[The Olympian in a studio photograph with its diagonal specification list, above a photograph of two racing cyclists with a close-up of a bicycle component in the foreground, and the headline “MOVE AWAY FROM THE CROWD”.]

— Page 6 —
PUCH
LUZERN
FRAME SIZES: 53, 55, 57, 59, 61 cm.
HEADTUBE ANGLE: 73°
WHEELBASE: 40″
FRAME MATERIAL: Reynolds 531 Double Butted, main tubes
FORK MATERIAL: Puch Alloy/Nickel-Carbon Steel, forged tip
COLORS: Gloss Black
LUGS: Bocama
DROPOUTS: Shimano
RIMS: Weinmann 700C
SPOKES: Chromed
HUBS: Shimano Front: 600EX Rear: 600EX
TIRES & TUBES: Semperit 700C, folding
HANDLEBARS: S.R. Alloy CTD-390L
STEM: S.R. Alloy: 53, 57–60 mm.; 59, 61–80 mm.
BRAKES: Shimano 600
CRANKS: Shimano 600EX
CHAINRINGS: 42/52
FREEWHEEL: 600EX–13, 15, 17, 20, 24, 28
CHAIN: Shimano Uniglide
SADDLE: Black Suede
SEAT POST: G.S. Alloy Micro Adjust
DERAILLEURS: Shimano Front: 600EX Rear: 600EX
SHIFT LEVERS: Shimano 600EX
PEDALS: MKS Quill with toe clips and straps
WEIGHT: 25.2[?] lbs (57 cm. frame)
A-D
SLE
FRAME SIZES: 53, 57, 61 cm.
HEADTUBE ANGLE: 73°
WHEELBASE: 40″
FRAME MATERIAL: Reynolds 531 Double Butted, Main Frame
FORK MATERIAL: Puch Alloy/Nickel Carbon Steel
COLORS: Saltzburg Blue
LUGS: Bocama
DROPOUTS: Puch
RIMS: Weinmann 27″ x 1¼” dimpled alloy
SPOKES: Zinc
HUBS: Atom Small-Flange Alloy Q.R. Front & Rear
TIRES & TUBES: Semperit 27″ x 1¼,” 90 lb. gumwall
HANDLEBARS: GB Alloy
STEM: GB Accord Alloy
BRAKES: Wienmann Semi-Automatic Sidepull Alloy with drilled, hooded levers
CRANKS: Nervar forged 3-pin alloy cotterless
CHAINRINGS: 42/52
FREEWHEEL: Regina 14/28
CHAIN: Regina Oro
SADDLE: Italia touring
SEAT POST: Alloy
DERAILLEURS: Huret Front: Challenger II Rear: Challenger II
SHIFT LEVERS: Huret Alloy downtube
PEDALS: Union Quill
WEIGHT: 26 lbs. (57 cm. frame)
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[The Luzern and the SLE in studio photographs, each with a diagonal specification list, around a photograph of two loaded touring bicycles on grass in front of a large “PUCH” sign.]

— Page 7 —
PUCH
ALPINA
FRAME SIZES: 19,” 21,” 23,” 25″
HEADTUBE ANGLE: 72°
WHEELBASE: 41.5″
FRAME MATERIAL: Puch Alloy/Nickel-Carbon Steel
FORK MATERIAL: Puch Alloy/Nickel-Carbon Steel
COLORS: Inca Gold, Carmine Red
LUGS: Bocama
DROPOUTS: Puch
RIMS: Weinmann 700C
SPOKES: Zinc
HUBS: Atom Front: Alloy-Lo, Q.R. Rear: Alloy-Lo, Q.R.
TIRES & TUBES: Semperit 700C, folding
HANDLEBARS: S.R. Alloy CTD-390L
STEM: S.R. Alloy–19,” 21″-60 mm.; 23,” 25″-80 mm.
BRAKES: Weinmann Semi-Automatic with hooded, drilled levers
CRANKS: Silstar 5DRGAH
CHAINRINGS: 40/52
FREEWHEEL: Maillard 14, 16, 18, 21, 26, 32
CHAIN: Standard
SADDLE: Black Suede
SEAT POST: Alloy, Allen key binder bolt
DERAILLEURS: Sun Tour Front: VX Rear: VGT Luxe
SHIFT LEVERS: Sun Tour–Barcon-Bar End
PEDALS: Union 630 Alloy with toe clips and straps
WEIGHT: 26.5 lbs. (23″ frame)
GET BACK IN TOUCH
It’s called sightseeing at
its best. It’s called freedom,
adventure and pure pleasure.
It’s called bicycle touring.
Millions of people are
breaking away to the world
of the outdoors by discovering the world of touring
by bicycle.
No longer do you have
to be trapped behind glass,
metal and noise. Now, you
can have the satisfaction of
traveling under your own
power. Feeling the closeness of your surroundings.
Exploring new territory.
There’s a euphoria
that can overtake
you at certain
points along a scenic route.
And a feeling of satisfaction
at the end of a day’s ride.
But the key to enjoying
bicycle touring from the
beginning is to find the
right bicycle. It should be
fast, lightweight and one
that’s specifically designed
for touring. Remember,
you’re going to spend a lot
of time on it. So it should
have just the right feel.
Then you’ll be ready
to set your own pace, find
your own mood as you get back
in touch by discovering the
wonderful world of bicycle
touring.
MICHELLE
A-D
FRAME SIZES: 20.5,” 23″
WHEELBASE: 42.5″
FRAME MATERIAL: Puch Alloy/Nickel-Carbon Steel
FORK MATERIAL: Puch Alloy/Nickel-Carbon Steel
COLORS: Pearl Rose
LUGS: Bocama
DROPOUTS: Puch
RIMS: Weinmann Alloy 27″ x 1¼”
SPOKES: Zinc
HUBS: Atom Front: Alloy-Lo-Q.R. Rear: Alloy-Lo-Q.R.
TIRES & TUBES: Semperit 27″
Gumwall high pressure 90 lbs.
HANDLEBARS: Friko Alloy Touring Bar
STEM: S.R. Alloy 60 mm.
BRAKES: Weinmann semi-automatic sidepull
CRANKS: Nervar Alloy–3-pin
CHAINRINGS: 40/52
FREEWHEEL: Maillard 14, 17, 21, 26, 32
CHAIN: Standard
SADDLE: Selle Royale, Ladies’ Touring
SEAT POST: Alloy
DERAILLEURS: Simplex Front: SX A22 Rear: SX 410 GT-P
SHIFT LEVERS: Stemshifters–Simplex SX 4192
PEDALS: Union 630
WEIGHT: 27.5 lbs. (23″ frame)
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[The Alpina and the Michelle in studio photographs, each with a diagonal specification list, on a page headed “GET BACK IN TOUCH” with four columns of text about bicycle touring beside a photograph of two people on grass.]

— Page 8 —
PACIFICA
FRAME SIZES: 21,” 23,” 25″
HEADTUBE ANGLE: 72.5°
WHEELBASE: 40.5″
FRAME MATERIAL: High-Tensile Steel
FORK MATERIAL: High-Tensile Steel
COLORS: Pearl, Deep Silver
LUGS: ES 3000
FORK TIP: Forged
RIMS: Araya 27″ x 1¼” alloy
SPOKES: 14G
HUBS: Sanshin Front: Alloy Q. R. Rear: Alloy-bolt on
TIRES & TUBES: IRC 27″ x 1⅛” 100 PSI
HANDLEBARS: Light Alloy
STEM: Light Alloy: 60 mm. for 21, 80 mm. for 23 and 25
BRAKES: Compe G sidepull
CRANKS: Sugino DNJX II (Super Maxi)
CHAINRINGS: 40/52
FREEWHEEL: Sun Tour perfect 14/32
CHAIN: Standard
SADDLE: Avocet style
SEAT POST: Alloy
DERAILLEURS: Sun Tour Front: NSL
Rear: VX-GT
SHIFT LEVERS: PDLM downtube
PEDALS: Alloy
WEIGHT: 27 lbs. (23″ frame)

DISCOVER A NEW PROGRAM

You’ve tried it all.
From pumping iron to pumping oars. From jumping rope to jogging. And they’re all a big pain and a crashing bore.

Now’s the time to discover a better way. A way that will make you realize that you don’t have to suffer to get in shape and staying fit can be fun.

Because you’ll have found a friend. A fitness machine that doesn’t sit in the middle of a gym. But one that will become a companion as you pedal through the park or cruise across the town.

Now, while you’re doing your daily exercise, you’ll find the changing leaves of Fall are something more than just a nuisance to be raked. The light showers of Spring refreshing against your face.

And as you explore, it will be making you use the right muscles in the right motion at the right speed for a sustained period of time.

And you’ll be so glad you’re keeping your body on the path to fitness.
And fun.

PATHFINDER
FRAME SIZES: Men’s 19,” 21,” 23,” 25,” 27,”
Mixte 19½”
FRAME MATERIAL: High-tensile butted steel
FORK MATERIAL: High-tensile steel
COLORS: Men’s—Gloss Black, Burgundy, Cobalt Blue; Mixte, Gloss Black, Burgundy, Cobalt Blue
LUGS: High-tensile, single butted
DROPOUTS: Stamped/brazed
RIMS: Steel Araya 27″ x 1¼”
SPOKES: 14G Steel
HUBS: Sunshine Front: Alloy Hi-Flange Q.R.
Rear: Alloy Hi-Flange Bolt on
TIRES & TUBES: IRC 27″ x 1¼” Gumwall, 85 PSI
HANDLEBARS: S.R. Steel Custom
STEM: S.R. Alloy A.H.
BRAKES: Dia-Compe center pull with extension levers
CRANKS: Sugino 5-DX Alloy Arms with Steel Rings
CHAINRINGS: 40/52
FREEWHEEL: Sun Tour 14/32
CHAIN: Standard
SADDLE: Men’s—Padded Racing; Ladies’—Touring
SEAT POST: Steel
DERAILLEURS: Sun Tour Front: Spirt
Rear: 7GT
SHIFT LEVERS: Sun Tour PUB-10
PEDALS: KKT-E1
WEIGHT: 30.5 lbs. (23″ frame)
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[The Pacifica and the Pathfinder bicycles in studio photographs on a black ground, each with a Puch roundel and a specification list set along a diagonal edge. The headline “DISCOVER A NEW PROGRAM” and three columns of text about fitness riding run between the two lists.]

— Page 9 —
PUCH
METEOR LUXE
FRAME SIZES: Men’s 19,” 21,” 23,” 25,”
Mixte 19″
FRAME MATERIAL: Steel–1010
FORK MATERIAL: Steel–1010
COLORS: Metallic Red and Metallic Blue
LUGS: Steel–1010
RIMS: Steel–27″ x 1¼”
SPOKES: 14G
HUBS: Hope–Steel Front: Semi–Hi-Flange Bolt on Rear: Semi–Hi-Flange Rear Bolt on
TIRES & TUBES: 27″ x 1⅛,” 90 PSI
HANDLEBARS: Steel-racing[?] style/brown taped[?]
STEM: Win, Alloy, Allen recessed bolt; 19,” 21″–60 mm. ; 23,” 25″–80 mm.
BRAKES: Dia-Compe center pull 610 with extension levers–Q.R., brown housing
CRANKS: Sugino DQFC-B steel cotterless
CHAINRINGS: 40/52
FREEWHEEL: Sun Tour 14/28
CHAIN: Standard
SADDLE: Racing Style–black
SEAT POST: Steel
DERAILLEURS: Sun Tour Front: Spirt Rear: Seven
SHIFT LEVERS: Sun Tour UB-10⅞”-stem shifters
PEDALS: Balanced
WEIGHT: 31.5 lbs. (23″ frame)
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[The Meteor Luxe in a studio photograph with its diagonal specification list, beside a photograph of two cyclists and a runner on a track and a close-up of a Sun Tour stem shifter on a large frame tube lettered “Pacifica”.]

— Page 10 —
RUGBY SPORTS
FRAME SIZES: Men’s 23,” Ladies’ 21″
FRAME MATERIAL: Steel
FORK MATERIAL: Steel
COLORS: Burgundy
LUGS: Puch
DROPOUTS: Puch
RIMS: Stainless Steel
SPOKES: Inox. Stainless
HUBS: Alloy Front: Hi-flange
Rear: 3-speed Sturmy Archer
TIRES & TUBES: 27″ x 1¼”
HANDLEBARS: Alloy Flat Touring
STEM: S.R. Alloy
BRAKES: Weinmann Synchron
CRANKS: Steel
CHAINRING: 461
CHAIN: Standard
SADDLE: Brooks Leather
SEAT POST: Steel
PEDALS: Union
PATHFINDER MIXTE Component selection same as for mens (p. 7, bottom left).
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[The Rugby Sports bicycle in a studio photograph with its specification list along a diagonal edge, a blurred color photograph of two riders on upright bicycles, and the Pathfinder Mixte bicycle at the foot with a Puch roundel and a caption.]

— Page 11 —
WAFFENRAD
FRAME SIZES: Men’s 22,” Ladies’ 20″
FRAME MATERIAL: Steel
FORK MATERIAL: Steel
COLORS: Gloss Black
LUGS: Puch
DROPOUTS: Puch
RIMS: Steel
SPOKES: Zinc
HUBS: Steel Front: Steel Lo-Fl
Rear: Coaster
TIRES & TUBES: 28″ x 1½”
HANDLEBARS: Steel
STEM: Steel
BRAKES: Front Stirrup, Rear Coaster
CRANKS: Steel
CHAINRING: 44
CHAIN: Standard
SADDLE: Touring
SEAT POST: Steel
PEDALS: Union

FEEL A NEW SENSE OF ADVENTURE

It’s more than just a craze. It’s a feeling. And, oh so much fun when you discover the world of wheels.

With your new bicycle, the Sunday drive will become a whole new experience. Stumbling across a terrific garage sale will become a “find” instead of a parking problem. Traveling across town will become an adventure instead of a waste of gas.

In fact, any jaunt on your bicycle, be it long or short, will become a pleasure in itself. Which makes the going as much fun as the getting there.

METEOR LUXE MIXTE Component selection same as for mens (p. 8, bottom right).
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[The Waffenrad bicycle in a studio photograph with its specification list along a diagonal edge, a color photograph of a woman’s profile with windblown hair, and the Meteor Luxe Mixte bicycle at the foot with a Puch roundel and a caption. The headline “FEEL A NEW SENSE OF ADVENTURE” introduces a short text.]

— Page 12 (back cover) —
PUCH
A-D
WORLD CLASS WHEELS
Puch Mopeds, Puch Bicycles, Austro-Daimler Bicycles
GO WITH THE FEELING
© 1981 Steyr Daimler Puch of America, Corporation,
P.O. Box 7777[?], Greenwich, Conn., 06830[?],
Printed in U.S.A.

[The back cover of the catalog: a white diamond on a dark green ground patterned with outline bicycles, holding the Puch and A-D roundels beside a moped and a racing bicycle, the heading “WORLD CLASS WHEELS” and the slogan “GO WITH THE FEELING” along a slanted band. A copyright and address block in very small type sits below the diamond.]