Puch 1988 Catalog — World Class Wheels: the Ultima, Criterium, Force II, Laser, Pursuit, Durango, Chaparral, Odyssey, Century and Park Avenue, with the Specs

A catalog of the 1988 line of Puch bicycles for the United States: Competition, Performance and Mountain models, ending with a specifications table across two pages. No folios, importer or address are printed; the pages are in the host’s order.

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PUCH
COMPET[cut off]
PERFORMANCE
MOUN[illegible]AI[cut off]

[The cover shows a PUCH roundel with a black and white quartered shield, beside interlocking gear-shaped roundels that carry a checkered flag, a figure in a purple jersey and a mountain scene, each ringed by a word along its rim. The right and top edges of the cover cut the roundels off.]

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WORLD CLASS WHEELS

Introducing the 1988 line of Puch bicycles. These models are examples of our unrelenting commitment to bring you the best any bicycle has to offer, at a price no one can match. Everyone from road racers to off-road warriors will appreciate the skill and dedication brought together to produce these remarkable bicycles. Our competition bicycles are bred with the souls of champions. Each one crafted to perform at maximum capacity. For those of you who take sport cycling seriously, try one of our performance models. Everything you need rolled into one agile machine. Our mountain bicycles give any cyclist the ability to soar over canyons, climb cliffs and snub pot holes. Test ride a Puch today, see for yourself what a well engineered machine can do for you. But be careful, you may just have to take one home.

[A page of introductory text headed “WORLD CLASS WHEELS”, with a pale gray PUCH gear-shaped roundel at the top right and a strip of speckled gray pattern along the right edge. The first letter of three sentences is set as a large bold initial.]

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ULTIMA
COMPETITION
World class from the word go. Constructed of Columbus SL/SP tubing with investment cast seat lug, bottom bracket and Gipiemme dropouts.

[The Ultima frame and fork, a green and white frame set photographed against a purple backdrop, with the vertical word COMPETITION down a patterned strip at the left edge. The photograph is crooked on the page and the caption runs beneath it.]

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CRITERIUM
PERFORMANCE
RFORM[cut off]
Sport riding goes one step further with the Puch Criterium. Fast touring and club racing are just some of your options.

[The Criterium bicycle, a white road bicycle with drop handlebars and cream sidewall tires, photographed in a studio against a purple backdrop, with the vertical word PERFORMANCE down a patterned strip at the left edge. A pale gray gear-shaped roundel with the letters RFORM shows above the photograph and is cut off by it.]

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FORCE II
COMPETITION
Choose your race! The toughest course is no problem with the triple butted, chrome-moly frame and Shimano 105 components featured on the Force II.

[The Force II bicycle, a red road bicycle with a white fork and drop handlebars, photographed in a studio against a purple backdrop, with the vertical word COMPETITION down a patterned strip at the left edge. A pale gray gear-shaped roundel with a checkered flag shows at the top right, cut off by the page edge.]

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LASER
COMPETITION[?]
Simply an excellent bicycle at an excellent price. The race proven frame geometry and Shimano A-450 components make the Laser fly.

[The Laser bicycle, a blue road bicycle with drop handlebars and cream sidewall tires, photographed in a studio against a purple backdrop. The vertical word down the patterned strip at the right edge is cut off by the edge of the scan and only the right halves of the letters remain.]

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PURSUIT
COMPETITION[?]
The standards of excellence have just been upgraded. Compare these features anywhere and you will see, the Pursuit leads the field.

[The Pursuit bicycle, a black road bicycle with white handlebar tape and cream sidewall tires, photographed in a studio against a purple backdrop. The vertical word down the patterned strip at the right edge is cut off by the edge of the scan, and a pale gray gear-shaped roundel with a checkered flag staff shows at the top right, cut off by the photograph.]

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DURANGO
MOUNTAIN
At 10,000 feet or sea level, this bicycle will perform. The Durango features Suntour Accu-Shift derailleurs, pully stem and rear U-brake.

[The Durango mountain bicycle, a yellow frame with a Puch decal, in a studio photograph above a short paragraph about its Suntour Accu-Shift derailleurs, pully stem and rear U-brake. A gray patterned strip along the left edge carries the vertical word MOUNTAIN.]

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CHAPARRAL JR.
CHAPARRAL
Hold on, the Chaparral will move like no other bicycle in its class. Available in both 26″ and 24″ wheel sizes.
MOUNTAIN [cut off]

[The Chaparral Jr. and the Chaparral mountain bicycles side by side in a studio photograph, both with dark frames and tan sidewall tires, above a short paragraph about the two wheel sizes. The vertical word MOUNTAIN on the gray strip at the right edge is cut off by the page edge, and part of a gear outline decoration shows at the top right.]

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ODYSSEY
CENTURY
Sophisticated features like front quick release hub, anatomic saddle and cushion grips set these bicycles apart from the imitations.

[The Odyssey, a red bicycle, and the Century, a dark blue bicycle, side by side with Puch decals on drop-handlebar frames in a studio photograph above a short paragraph about their features. Only a narrow sliver of the patterned edge strip shows at the right, with no readable lettering.]

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PARK AVENUE
MOUNTAIN
Looking for an escape vehicle? Try the Park Avenue. Slip away and feel the freedom of the wind, two wheels, and you.

[The Park Avenue mountain bicycle, a red frame with Puch decals, in a studio photograph above a short paragraph. A gray patterned strip along the left edge carries the vertical word MOUNTAIN.]

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SPECS
MODEL | SIZE & COLOR | FRAME DETAILS | FORK & HEADSET | BRAKESET | HANDLEBAR & STEM | CRANKSET & FREEWHEE[cut off]
FORCE II | 19, 21, 23, 25″ Sunset Red | Three tubes triple-butted Cro-Mo, Braze-on downtube Shifters, Pump Peg, Chainrest Dual Water Bottle Bosses | Cro-Mo, Forged fork ends Unicrown design TH305-S Sealed-Mech Headset | Shimano 105, Aero levers | Kalloy Bar and Stem Racing Design | Shimano 105 Bio-Pace 52/42 170MM, Sealed B.B. Shimano 13-23T
LASER | 19, 21, 23, 25″ Elegant Blue | Three tubes triple butted Cro-Mo, Braze-on downtube shifters, Pump Peg, Chainrest Dual Water Bottle Bosses | Cro-Mo, forged fork ends Unicrown design TH305-S Sealed-Mech Headset | Shimano A450 Light Action Aero Levers | Kalloy Bar and Stem Racing Design | Shimano A450 Bio-Pace 52/42 170MM, Offset Crankarm, Sealed mechanism B/B.
PURSUIT | 19, 21, 23, 25″ Midnight Black | Three tubes Cro-Mo, Braze-on downtube shifters, Pump Peg, Chainrest, Dual Water Bottle Bosses | Cro-Mo Unicrown TH305-S Sealed Mech Headset | Chang Star N500 w/ Aero levers | Kalloy Bar and Stem Racing design | Shimano A350 Bio-Pace 52/42 170MM
CRITERIUM | 19, 21, 23, 25″ Racing White | Three tubes Cro-Mo, Braze-on downtube shifters, Pump Peg, Chainrest, Dual Water Bottle Bosses | Hi-Tension TH305 Headset | N500A Aero levers | Kalloy Bar and Stem Racing design | Sugino VP-110 52/42 170MM
ODYSSEY | 19, 21, 23, 25, L19″ Sunset Red | Cro-Mo, High-Tension combination, braze-on cable guides, 1 Water Bottle Boss | Hi-Tension Steel Headset | Polygon 165 | Kalloy Bar and Stem | Sugino/alloy 170MM
CENTURY | 19, 21, 23, 25, L19″ Pacific Blue | Hi-Tension, braze-on cable guides, 1 Water Bottle Boss | Hi-Tension Steel Headset | Chang Star Sidepull | Alloy Stem, allen Steel Bar | Sugino 52/42
DURANGO | 17, 20, 22″ Nova Yellow | Three tubes Cro-Mo, Dual Water Bottle Bosses | Cro-Mo Unicrown design, forged fork ends, #350 Headset | Chang Star Cantilever (Front), “U” Brake (Rear), Black | Cro-Mo Taper Type Handlebar, Cro-Mo Stem with Pulley, Black | Sugino VP 110, Cycloid 48x38x28
CHAPARRAL | 17, 20, 22″, L17″ Midnight Black | High Tension Tubing, Dual Water Bottle Bosses | High Tension Unicrown design #108 Headset | Chang Star Cantilever Black | Steel Bars, Black HL Stem with allen head | SR JJS 48x38x28 Black Shimano 14-28
CHAPARRAL JR. | BOYS 18″ Midnight Black | High Tension Tubing, 1 Water Bottle Boss | High Tension Unicrown design #108 Headset | Chang Star Cantilever | Steel Bar, Steel Stem | Cotterless 48x38x28 Shimano 14-28 Black
PARK AVENUE | 17, 20, 22″, L17″ Sunset Red | High Tension Tubing, 1 Water Bottle Boss | High Tension Unicrown design Steel Headset | Chang Star Cantilever | Steel Bar, Steel Stem | Cotterless 52×42 Shimano 14-28 Black

[The left half of the SPECS table on a gray patterned edge strip: ten models from Force II to Park Avenue across the columns MODEL, SIZE & COLOR, FRAME DETAILS, FORK & HEADSET, BRAKESET, HANDLEBAR & STEM and CRANKSET & FREEWHEE, the last column cut off at the right edge of the page.]

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SPECS
PEDALS | DERAILLEURS & SHIFT LEVERS | SADDLE & SEATPOST | HUBSET & SPOKES | FREEWHEEL & CHAIN | TIRES & RIMS | MISCELLANEOUS | WEIGHT
Victor VP389 w/Toe Clip and Strap | Shimano 105 S.I.S. | Viscount 2026 PVC with White Seat Cover, KALLOY SP/241/ Cro-Mo Seat Pin | Shimano 105, 36° 2mm Stainless Steel Spokes with brass nipples | Shimano 13-23T, UG Black KMC | Cheng Shin 700Cx23 Semi- bald, 100 psi. Araya 20A, anodized Presta valve. | White Toe Strap, Cushion Tape, CPSC Reflector Kit, Mylar decal for rear chainstay | 22.5 lbs.
Victor VP389 w/Toe Clip and Strap | Shimano A450 S.I.S. w/ Pre-Select mechanism, F-A450B, Double Front S.I.S. compatible | Viscount 2026 PVC with White Seat Cover, Kalloy SP/241/ Cro-Mo Seat Pin | KK (ATN) 36° 14G UCP | Shimano 14-28 (6 Speed) Plastic Disc, Shimano 450 Chain | Cheng Shin 700Cx23 Semi-bald 100 psi Araya SS-45 GMG Anodized | Cushion Tape, CPSC Reflector Kit, Mylar decal for rear chainstay | 22.5 lbs.
Victor VP390T with White toe strap | Shimano A350, Downtube Shifters S.I.S. | Viscount 2200 with White Seat Cover. Kalloy SP/241/ Cro-Mo Seat Pin | KK (ATN) 36° 14G UCP | Shimano 14-28 (6 Speed) Plastic Disc, KMC UG | Cheng Shin 700Cx25 Semi-bald 100psi Araya SP-30 anodized | Cushion Tape, CPSC Reflector Kit | 23.5 lbs.
Victor VP390T with White toe strap | Shimano FD Z202, RD L541, SL-434DT S.I.S. | Viscount 2200 with “PUCH” mark, Kalloy SP/241/Cro-Mo Seat Pin | KK (ATN) 36° 14G UCP | Shimano 14-28 (6 Speed) Black Chain | Cheng Shin 27×1 1/8th Skinwall, Araya alloy | Cushion Tape, CPSC Reflector Kit | 26.0 lbs.
Victor VP391 Black | Suntour Accu-Shift Alfa R/D Allegro F/B Stem/Shifters | Viscount 2200 with “PUCH” mark, Steel Seat Post | KK 103 Quick Release front, KK 106 rear | Shimano 14-28 (6 Speed) | Cheng Shin 27×1 1/8th Skinwall, Araya alloy | Cushion Grip (Black) CPSC Reflector Kit | 26.5 lbs.
Victor VP391 Black | Shimano Tourney Stem Shifters | Viscount 2200 with “PUCH” mark, Steel Seat Post | KK 103 Quick Release front, KK 106 rear | Shimano 14-28 (6 Speed) | Cheng Shin 27×1 1/4th Gumwalls, Steel rims | Quick Release Front Wheel, Cushion Grip, (Black) CPSC Reflector Kit | 30.5 lbs.
Victor VP777 Black | Suntour Accu-Shift Alfa 3040GX Thumb Shifters | Viscount 2218 Vinyl w/”PUCH” mark Kalloy SP250 Seat Pin (Q.R.) | KK 310 (Q.R.) F/R w/Sealed Tech Hubs, 36° | Shimano 14-28 (6 Speed), Black Chain | Cheng-Shin C-860 Skinwall 26×1.90 Araya MP-22, 26×1.5, 36° | CPSC Reflector Kit | 29.5 lbs.
HTI 861 Cro-Mo Axle | Shimano S.I.S. | Viscount 2222″U” w/”PUCH” mark, 250MM Steel Seat Post | KK 103 (F) QR KK 106 (R) | Shimano 14-28 (6 Speed) Black Chain | Cheng Shin C-840 Center Ridge City Tires Araya MP-22 26×1.5, 36° | Color coordinated Brakeset, CPSC Reflector Kit | 30.0 lbs.
Victor VP-760 Black | Shimano Tourney Falcon Thumb Shifters | Viscount, padded Steel Seat Post | KK 103 (F), KK 106 (R) | Shimano 14-28, Black Chain (6 Speed) | Cheng Shin 24×1.75 Gum Walls, 65psi 24×1.5 Steel Rims, 36° | CPSC Reflector Kit | 28.5 lbs.
HTI 861 Cro-Mo Axle | Shimano Falcon Thumb Shifters | Viscount, padded Steel Seat Post | KK 103 Nutted Hub (F), KK 106 Nutted Hub (R), 36° | Shimano 14-28, Black Chain | Cheng Shin C-840 Center Ridge City 26×1.5 Steel Rims | CPSC Reflector Kit | 32.0 lbs.
Due to PUCH Bicycle’s desire to maintain the highest technological advances, specifications are subject to change without notice. PUCH’s limited warranty: Frames are guaranteed for life to the original owner. All components except tires and tubes guaranteed for one (1) YEAR. Check limited warranty details with your PUCH dealer. PUCH strongly recommends the wearing of an ANSI rated helmet while riding any bicycle.
PUCH

[The right half of the SPECS table, ten rows of parts from PEDALS and DERAILLEURS & SHIFT LEVERS to MISCELLANEOUS and WEIGHT in pounds, with no model names in the rows. A large pale gear-shaped Puch roundel shows behind the table, the word SPECS runs down the gray edge strip at the right where it is partly cut off, and a warranty note sits below the table.]