| We're in the process of splitting out Musclebike and Hi-Wheeler topics from the Balloon tire and Middleweight topics. This will help keep topics more organized and is also one of the steps we're taking to improve performance. Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles http://OldRoads.com |
| Anyone got a Rocket Ray for sale? |
| I recently aquired a rough old 24" balloon tire bike and I need some help identifying it. I have a hunch that it was made by Schwinn, but I am not sure. It has New Departure front and rear hubs. It has double top tubes...the top one is arched and the bottom is perfectly straight. The serial number is C12629 56, and it is located under the bottom bracket. The 56 in the serial number almost looks like it was stamped seperately from the rest of the serial number. The bike also has mounting brackets for the rear fenders (I think this is common with Schwinns.) Any ideas as to what I have here? Any help would be apprecaited. |
| Hi, I have a SEARS bike, Baloon tires size 26x1.75 W.W.,The bike is all chrome except tank,rear rack,&bottom of front fork, These are torquoise--greenish. It has a headlight built into the tank & tailight under the rack. Tailight has Celia Electric Co. Marion Indiana stamped on bottom.serial # is 502 469100 270665. Rear wheel nut may be blocking part of #. Can anyone HELP? |
| Hello all, Performance on our site has been pretty poor lately. We're getting around 2000 unique visitors each day and over 10,000 hits each day. We're working on improving performance on our site by: 1) reducing the display ads. 2) archiving discussions and improving our database performance. This will take a few weeks. Please bear with us... Regards, Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles http://OldRoads.com |
| I have a boys Western Flyer bike that I rode as a child in the 50's. The bike had been stored at my parents place all these years. I painted the bike when I was a kid and now I would like to restore it to the original color scheme. The problem is that I can't remember how it was painted. I do remember that it was red and black with a lot of chrome. The serial number is 171156. I assume the bike is a 1956 model since that was about the time I got it. Can anyone tell me where I can find the details for this bike? Also, when I was a kid I changed the spring action front fork and fender to a standard fork so I am looking for the correct fork for this bike. |
| Yesterday was our spring police auction. I picked up a few neat things, but one requires some detective work. It's headbadge says "Eatonia Glider" and below: "The T. Eaton Co, Canada" So it's a depertment store bike! ;-) It's a one speed coster balloon type. A ladie's frame. It's been repainted sloppily a couple of times but seems to have originally been a mettalic blue. The headbadge is all that remains of the original markings, but component-wise it has: Brampton cottered steel cranks A Perry B-100 coaster brake rear hub (39-14 stammped into the shell) The rims are British F type steel chromed 36 hole (badly rusted and painted with silver paint) The rear tire is a white walled Continental 28 x 1.75 (both tires are to be replaced) I'm about to start stripping it down and giving it a new life but some history first would be great. Any help in determining the age of this bike would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, David |
| Iam looking for a HUFFY SLINGSHOT FROM 1970 AN AMF FANTASTIC ONE AND A ROLLFAST TOP DRAG FROM 1970 . THESE BIKES RESEMBLE THE SCHWINN KRATE . PLEASE EMAIL WITH ANY INFO. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A LONG TIME . THANKS JOHN |
| Could someone answer my question-why and when did Monark go out of business? |
| I'm trying to determine the age of my recent acquisition. I have found the web pages showing serial numbers vs. year, but can't locate the serial number on the bike itself. I've looked all over (well, not quite I guess...) Question #2: Can you still get the decals? I want to repaint it - I have read why I should not, but the paint is really rough. And what does one do about the white rims? I don't want to scrub the white off while trying to take off the rust. Thanks, Jim |
| OK, I have a question? I bought a chopper off one of my friends. I think it's a murray because I saw about the same one on this website. I know it's not all original but if it was, what would be worth. (it's around a '72) thanx |
| Yesterday I made a heck of a score (I think). Three pre-war frames. 1: 1931 Hawthorne Flyer 2: early to mid thirties Monark 3: early forties Schwinn B-6 W/ locking springer forks and front drum brake. These frames are pretty rusty and crusty but I can salvage them. I got them for a pretty good price. I guess I now have enough projects to keep me busy for a couple of years! I am SOOOO stoked! I just had to spout off to someone about them. Like i said they need a He!! of a lot of work and T.L.C. but I just couldn't pass them up! Thanks for listening, Rif |
| Looking for Apple Krate parts, specifically, fenders, tires, pedals, seat |
| hi, i have a question. over by my house there is an old girls 20" bicycle. i know it's pretty old because it's got a skip link sprocket. it is all there and all original. nobody lives in the house it's at, they moved out. it's just laying on the side of the garage. anyway the name or brand of the bike is beretta. would that be a good thing to check up on? please get back. thank-you |
| Just curious how much my regular riding bike is worth. It's a red & white 1950 Schwinn DX straight-bar. It has a tank, feather chainguard, rack, pinstriped fenders, and a Rocket Ray. On the handlebars are two "Safety Mirrors", an American Flag bell, red & white streamers, and a "Cadet" speedometer. There are red "Tingley" mud flaps, Schwinn red jewel hub caps, and a set of red & white "Wacky Wheels". "Red Dice" valve cap covers, leather saddle, and large leather saddlebags. There is a rear taillight with "Make-a-Lite" generator. There are also ELGIN skirt guards I had custom painted and fit to match the Schwinn perfectly. The whole entire bicycle and every single accessory is in mint condition, and the bike itself wears the original red & white paint. Thanks. |
| I have an old curved bar (not cantilever) Coast king frame with tank and chaingaurd. The paint is mostly gone but I can almost make out the name on the chaingaurd. It says 'SkyWay" or something like that. The tank has a picture of an old military style airplane on it. Someone sugested it may be late forties, but I am inclined to think it is early fifties. I am fixing this old cruiser for a friend of mine can anyone give any info on this diamond in the rough? I do appreciate your help. Thank you, Rif Addams |
| hi, i have an old coast king electra 26" mens bicycle. somebody told me it's a 1955-1960. when i got it about a week ago the paint was peeling all over. it's got all original parts but the rims and tires. the guy that i got it from gave me some schwinn coaster-brake rims. i'm in the process of sanding it tom the metal and i'm going to paint it banner red, with ivory white trim. please get back to me and tell what it will be worth after i'm all done with it. thank-you |
| Help! Looking for some saddlebags. |
| Hello, I was wondering if any Harley Davidson bicycles were made with spring forks? I have a spring fork that looks identical to the ones on the Harleys from 1916 to the early 1920's. I don't see how it could be a motorcycle fork being the clearance for the wheel is only 1 and 7/8 inches wide. Any guesses? Thanks,Stephen |
| I have lots of stuff and will sell or trade, what do you need? Also, I BUY! One part or an entire collection. See my Oldroads Page: http://www.oldroads.com/oldwebs.asp?21 |
| I am looking for a good pair of 26 x 2.125" Carlisle Lightning Darts in whitewall. Can anyone help me? |
| Anyone know where I can find a 1949 Dayton Twin Flyer, 1939 2-speed Hiawatha DeLuxe Arrow, 1939 Elgin Twin Bar, or a 1965 Bowden Spacelander? |
| Anybody have a source for re-plating plastic parts. Am in southeast Mich area. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks Dan |
| I am looking at buying a bike , the man said it is a 1971 reproduction of a 1950's bike, A ______? Flyer ? It is in great shape! I thought he called it a radio flyer , but I can not find anything at all on this. He told me this bike was only reproduced in 1971. Can anyone help me, I hesitate to buy it not knowing anything about it. Thank You , Deedee |
| i bought what i thought was a yamaha moto bike but it was not according to pics i have seen. the seat is not adjustable motorcycle seat and it says on the bottom of the crank hanger tube made in taiwan. it has shocks back and front. never seen any thing like it before. what could it be? |
| Looking for Schwinn Rims and tires for 1956 Schwinn American. The rims need to be in new or no rust (26x1.75 - S7). The tires should be as fat as they come and also in new condition |
| Hey Gordon, You posted earlier about an article in Classic Bike magazine; pertaining to fabricating your own brake light switch. Any chance you might be able to scan and e-mail that article to me? I woud love to try it out! Thanks so much, Rif Addams |
| Who knows about a Hercules? i picked one up today for $20.00, and was wondering if this was a good deal? How old is it? It has a diamond frame, Sturmey-Archer 3-speed, two-tone saddle, and 26 x 1 3/8 tires on the chrome rims (in good shape). Very nice and an even better rider. Tell me about it. |
| Folks, I just bought repro tail light for my 47 Western Flyer Super and it comes with a stop light attachment. The chain triggers a switch when the bike is back-pedaled: where and how was that switch mounted originaly? There is a screw hole on the upper portion of the bracket that goes on the lower rear fork section, where does it screw? On the chainguard? Am I missing something? Help would be appreciated... |
| Can anyone help me identify this bike it is a Schwinn childs bike s/n CT512923 |
| Hello all! I am curious about this bike i have aquired. It is an AMF Saturn Roadmaster. It has flying suacers on the rack and star cutouts in the sprocket. It looks to me to be from the early 60's. Is there there much interest in these AMF,s? Can anyone give me a year and value? Happy Trails-Bryant |
| does springfield,mo. have a spring show? if so, when? |
| I do a whole lot of business with Memory Lane Classics, and a bunch of people ask me how to contact them. Well friends, I am going to tell you! Thier telephone number is (419) 832-3040. They have a catalogue out now that is 84 pages long, costs $4.00, and contains nearly everything you'll ever need! The address is Memory Lane Classics-24516 Third St.-Grand Rapids, Ohio-43522. Send them a check and you-re in business! |
| 1936 Elgin Bluebird needs restoration complete except upper portion of speedo cable excellent body, seat and pedals finished $6500.1948 Colson Clipper needs restoration $1300.1937 Wards duralium Restored $900 |
| I have a motorized Safticycle with 24" dia by 2.25 tires. Does anyone know of a source for these? I'd like to have whitewalls. |
| Not mine, but know that several have posted lately looking for this bike. Item number 297215502. |
| Hi: I am trying to identify my old cruiser bike. I have been able to date it (Serial number 7F08396). I'll give you some of the features. The frame style has seat stays that go to the head tube (cantilever?). Mono top tube. The frame and fenders are red with two white pin stripes and white tips on the fenders. There is a multi-colored (blue and rust) checkered pattern panel on the seat tube. Front caliper brake, rear coaster brake on a huge Bendix single speed hub. 26x1 3/4 wheels (S7). No chain guard. One interesting feature, the rear fender is 3/4 length. Any help would be appreciated. Would this be considered a balloon tire or middleweight? Mike Benno |
| I just got a new Phantom taillight for my four hole rack, and this particular taillight has a brake light that comes on whenever you stop or slow down, just like a car. Does anyone out there know how to hook it up? |
| I just got a new Phantom taillight for my four hole rack, and this particular taillight has a brake light that comes on whenever you stop or slow down, just like a car. Does anyone out there know how to hook it up? |
| Is anyone interested in a 1957 Columbia Fire Arrow frame, bars, rims, and seat for sale? The frame was painted professionally a few years back, but the paint is still lusterous, new handlebars, a pair of N.O.S. multi-colored streamers, a recovered original red seat with chrome guardrail, new bugle horn, an N.O.S. round mirror. The bike has it's original 26" x 1.75" rims (need to be rechromed along with the sprocket and stem). Has red dice valve caps. The bike comes with a non-working, but very cool looking battery headlight with a PROPELLER drilled into the middle from the 50's, and a rear taillight for a generator hookup. $55.00 or best offer plus $25.00 shipping & handling ($80.00 total). ALSO-a mint condition Schwinn Krate speedometer. This is very cherry. The glass is 100% clear and free of scratches, superb cable, and the needle does'nt even wobble, and the chrome shines like new! Only thing is it has a broken driver bracket (but the odometer, and driver are 100% accurate!). $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping & handling ($30.00 total). Thanks, and email if interested-no waiting! |
| Ranger Bike, serial number 013817, ballooner, with tank, rack, etc.. Need a decent set of fenders for a restoration. Front Fender is 36.5 inches long front to back edge and 5 inches wide. Rear Fender is 46 inches long and must have the clip for the dropstand. Braces would be nice but not necessary as mine aren't too bad. If anyone knows what year this bike is, I'd really like to know. Sorry, it's not for sale either. Thanks. |
| First posted on or about 12/26/99-description can be read there. |
| Anyone out there have any old camelback (straight-bar) framed bikes they would sell? My main interest is Schwinn & Monark. |
| This is probaly a hopeless shot in the dark, but does anyone out there in computer-land have a Huffy Radio Bike that they would ever sell? I'll take ANY condition from a basket-case, to a two-wheeled-wonder. If you can help at all, please answer. Remember, ANY CONDITION AT ALL! |
| First-thanks for the answer on the seat for my american.After finding this site ,now I see old bikes every where-SO I'm on my way to work yeaterday with a little time to kill.You know just driving slow and lookin.About that time a peeck-up truck passes me with two old geesers headed to the scrap yard with a load.Right on top is a phantom(well a schwinn anyway).I caught up to them at the light-jumped out and made the deal.Now for 20 bucks this is what I got-schwinn centilever frame(g439995)stamped on bottom braket-a cantilever tank-two rims-schwinn pre-war stile wing chain guard(did it maybe come off a hornet)-the sprocket is not the clover type or phantom star type kinda a swirl look(do you have any idea on it)no fenders and the seat came from england(dunnell) can ya'll help tell me what I got(I thank 1952 but not sure) anyway it's one old gal saved from the scrap heap---sam--(how many razor blades would a schwinn make?) |
| Do anyone have any pictures on the toolbox version or roundsided tank of the bike. I have 2 of the bikes one of them is a Western Flyer. |
| What are the differences between the Skipper and Typhoon in their mid to late 60's through 1970's incarnations? What about the Heavi-Duti? I see these Schwinns every so often in varying condition and the frames seem quite similar. |
| Does anyone have any info and /or pic.s of the Supertwinn motorized bikes? Any leads, help, info, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch, Rif |
| I bought a 1955 schwinn american and would like to know what the seat covering material was when the bike was new.The bike came with a new type "S" seat of plastic.the books I have show the old type seat in the 55 model but I don't know if it was leather or vinyl -- sam al |
| Trying to find year and value on 26" Mens Columbia, serial #W322482, have pic. |
| Does anyone out there have any of these- Make-a-Light generator, Carlisle "Lightnings", Rocket Ray headlights, skirt guards, or saddlebags? |
| Has anyone out there heard of an Executive muscle bike? I cannot find any information about this "Executive" make/model. The bike is in very good condition, and I am looking to sell it, but I would like to find more information about the bike. You can see pictures at http://members.aol.com/jfpjfp/executive.html |
| I'm not sure if I am too late, but does anyone out there have a good, decent pair of Carlisle Rubber Co. "Lightnings" for a 26 x 2.125" wheel that they would be willing to part with? |
| I am looking for an adult tricycle from the 1880's. These have hard tires, not pnuematic. Any condition considered. I have a good 1889 Springfield Roadster I would trade. Bob |
| I need a 55 inch front wheel, radial spokes, for a Gormully and Jeffrey ordinary. Wheel bearings, cranks, and pedals would be a plus. Thanks! Bob |
| I have a mens 26" Western Flyer which I believe was built by Shelby for Western Auto stores. I need a number of things including a chainguard and rack. Can anyone point me to a source for WF or Shelby parts? I live in RI. Thank You! |
| I just picked up what I thought was a Schwinn Twinn tandem bike. It's been repainted, though, and I noticed on the chain guard the words COLUMBIA TWOSOME raised slightly (decal underneath). The entire bike, including chainguard, is almost identical to many Schwinn Twinn single speeds from the mid to late 60's. Can anyone tell me the relationship between Columbia and Schwinn? Did Schwinn supply components to Columbia? Is this most likely a "mix 'n' match" bicycle? (The front forks are the common Schwinn "blade" style, and every part has the same color paint underneath the respray job.) I also cannot find a serial number anywhere on the frame. Is there a special place to look? Finally, does anyone know how to remove the spray can paint job without damage to the underlying decals? Thanks in advance, Brian |
| have a green girl's Roadmaster middleweight or balloon(i'm not sure) frame for sale. Complete FRAME except for the front fork.Make me an offer |
| have a green girl's Roadmaster middleweight frame for sale. Complete FRAME except for the front fork.Make me an offer |
| DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYONE WHO HAS ONE FOR SALE . ANY INFO. WILL HELP. BIKES WERE MADE IN 1969 |
| Im looking to by one maybe someone can help me Thanks! |
| Im looking to by one maybe someone can help me Thanks! |
| How much is a boy's Monark Coast King worth? Does anybody know how old it may be? |
| How much is a 1946 Columbia three-speed roadster worth? It is in great shape except that the paint is sort of faded. |
| Seeking good original high wheel bicycles (ordinaries) as well as seeking one good original 1860's boneshaker. Prefer good original examples with most/all original parts. Finder's fees paid. Also interested in any hard tired safeties or early pneumatics with steel or wood rims. Anyone have an Eagle, Star or Springfield Light Roadster for sale? How abour a lillibridge or 'cobblestone' saddle for a Gormully and Jeffrey American Champion? Thanks, Tom. |
| Did Columbia make any three-speed bicycles in 1946? |
| I have a bike whose headbadge says "Coast King" it has a crown on the front which I noticed my Monarch, which is for sale(look further down this page),also has . Was this bike made by Monarch and sold by Coast-to-Coast stores? If so, is it worth anything? It's a 24" ballooner which is in great shape but it has 7 different layers of paint . |
| Saw a very old Sterling Bicycle today. Namebadge says made in Kenosha Wisconsin, patented Sept 10, 1895, Jan 12, 1897, other patents applied for. Bike has wooden rims, cork grips, troxel seat. Lightweight style frame. Frame is very solid, only surface rust. Seat is in pretty good shape, good leather, no rips. Grips aren't too bad. Front wheel is very nice, good wood, not warped still has some finish left to it. Rear rim is warped, but all there. Couldn't find any other age or serial number markings. Owner is curious as to value and so am I. |
| Hi everyone...I spotted a "Rollfast" at a garage sale for $25...It is rusty but all there...Is it worth buying? Thanks... |
| I have a 1950's Monarch for sale. It's a boy's 26" ballooner It's paint is faded but you can still tell that it is white and red and all parts are original except the pedals and the handgrips. Some of the original parts aren't on it, like the seat and the handlebars, but I have the originals laying in its basket.Make me an offer! |
| I recently bought a green cruiser style bike. It has schwinn handgrips and aftermarket tires which say 'fits schwinn st'. but otherwise no indication of what brand it is. There is some white on the front fork. The serial number is upside down and may be partly rubbed off, and all I can make out is '99b26'. Any idea what kind of bike this is? Thanks, Sean |
| Last summer I bought a 1968 (from serial # chart) columbia sterling from my friend for $1.00. It is all original and even has the original tires, which I simply filled up with air and I now ride the bike to school everyday. Any idea on what this bike is worth? Thanks, Sean |
| Ok... I have a complete Excelsior Bicycle [moto-bicycle form].....(age....?) - Excelsior like as the motorcycles..symbol on brass headplate is the same design. Hanging tank - with panel for access.. Original paint and details..though most faded... frame is small fame - 20" from crank to seat post opening Tyres are tubeless Metal clad wheels - nickle plated No chain guard rear kick stand rear carrier front trusses Morrow hubs braced handle bars klaxon type horn usual flag holder on front troxel seat.... thoothed cranked and usual solid metal pedals (very ornate in design) Now I have looked around for information..any experts out that can help me finally put a date on this machine and a ball park figure? Other question...sould I restore or keep as...reminder the paint is gone is some areas of the bicycle Any information gladely accepted Jon |
| I picked up a Monark "Spartan" today at a garage sale...It is a Female with tank,rusty original blue with two tone blue / white seat...I know a couple of you are Monark collectors...Tell me about the "spartan"...Thanks |
| In the next 4 to 6 weeks we will be adding a page of vintage bicycles and parts to this site. And we'll be taking credit cards. Some of the original vintage parts we have coming up include NOS Sturmey-Archer and NOS Schwinn parts, as well as used Raleigh enclosed chaincases, Columbia crossbar handlebars, tanks, racks and complete bicycles. More information coming over the next several weeks. Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles http://OldRoads.com |
| Just wanted to follow up my posting on the "speedster"...since I am new to the forum and there are many many Johns out there I will be Sarasota Fl John in future postings...Thanks |
| I have a 1961 Schwinn Speedster...26X1.75 coaster /single speed/I have not seen much mention of the "speedster"...was this a low number production...or just a "Tucker"...Is this bike worth investing in?...Any help would be greatly appreciated...Thanks |
| Is this the same as a balloon frame, Serial # JP553067, on head tube. Chain guard said "Typhoon" Can I build a 20" balloon tire bike with this frame? What year is this frame? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a set of 20" balloon fenders they seem to fit the frame Mahalo |
| Just found a Firestone Deluxe Cruiser, (monark). Just like a Monark Super Deluxe without the spring fork. Has the pedestal light rather than the train light. Has nice rear rack with chrome louvers. Rims are drop center and the tires currently on it are Firestone ww that say 26X1.75 and then "will mount on 26X2.125 rims" on the tire. All complete except for the top of the light (available as repop from M.L.) I'm just wondering if this was originally a balloon tire beast or was really a middleweight? I can't tell from the rims or the fenders although the fenders do look a little narrow to be balloon. Fenders are painted with pinstripes, full wrap style, rear has a the nice chrome reflector trim around the rectangular stimsonite reflector. This bike is pretty rough paint wise, but all there and very very solid. All surface rust and fade. Chrome work will be needed of course, but not too bad. Please advise on the tire/size issue and give me a rough idea what I should offer the guy for it. He's talking $100.00 but I want to be sure it's a ballooner rather than middleweight before I committ. Thanks, Matt. |
| My father bought me a three-speed girl's bike in 1997,the headbadge on the front says"Gambles Hiawatha"-i have heard about Hiawthas but whats up with the Gambles? >The bike frame is in good shape but the following is missing from it-shifting system,chainguard,and the original handlebars . is it worth restoring or should I just get rid of it? |
| I have a muscle bike in my shop it is made by Schwinn and its model is "Sting Ray" it is in good shape but I think I made a mistake by taking the fenders off and thowing them away,by which I now use it as a junk BMXer. DID I MAKE A MISTAKE? |
| I have what I believe is an unusual old bike, but maybe not. It's a Dayton (Huffman Mfg. Co.) Bike and is painted dark green with no chrome any where except the bar attached to the back of the seat. The pedals have wooden blocks instead of rubber. It has a leather Troxel seat. The rear hub is made by Morrow. The Serial number reads H1597243 1944. The bike was purchase from a Government auction. This old bike for it's age is in good condition and rides great. I think the only item missing is the rear stand and fender clip. It also has a round brass ID tag attached to the rear fender. Is this collectable and worth restoring? Thanks |
| We're now carrying work stands. Go to Retrospokes.com' "Parts" page (you can click on them near the bottom of this page) for pictures, details and info. Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles at OldRoads.com |
| I've got a Ladie's Schwinn serial # N64918. Based on the Scwinn chart, it must be a 1956 model year. It was originally dark green and cream/white, 3 speed with coaster brake. The lower front end of the chain guard ends with a circular decal area. I think I'm missing the front fender. Can't read the stickers; I painted the bike pink (with household paint, yuck) when I was in college. Like an idiot, I replaced the wheels and removed the headlight when I brought it over to the Orient for a year. I can't seem to figure out what the actual model name is, maybe Starlette or Hollywood? But the year/color scheme/chain guard scheme is confusing me. Does anyone know what it is? Is it worth restoring? Or better to sell? Thanks you guys! |
| Wanted: handlebars and stem for late '50's 20" Western Flyer bike. Looking for Western Flyer seat also. |
| I would love to find a good chainguard for my new Murray. I think its a 1955. Ant help finding one would be appreciated. Thanks |
| What is the value in dollars of a Sears JC Higgins bicycle with balloon tires that needs restoration? Thanks for your help |
| FOR SALE MEN'S J.C. HIGGINS fully restored [50's is my guess posting this for a friend] |
| After reading the message about a Hiawatha with chevrons which were actuall turn signals, I decided to start a message about "cool features on old bikes". Here are some things I've seen on some of the old bombers: - Many types of springer suspension - Centrifical force brake lights which come on when your bike slow down - Built in horns - Fender lights - Tool boxes in a tank What else? |
| I have two old bikes that I'm trying to find the age of and worth. They are a Columbia "Newsboy Special" About 1950-60 and a "cadillac" (this is the emblem) Thanks. |
| I came across a red Schwinn Wasp, single speed, springer fork. It is missing the gooseneck and handlebars, otherwise all there. I want to make an offer to buy it, any ideas on value? Your help is appreciated. Thanks, Tony. |
| Hi all, I am looking for an all original high wheel bike in very good condition. I would appreciate any leads that you could provide me. I would also entertain a fully restored high wheeler, but prefer to get an original with very good condition paint and chrome. Thanks, Ken |
| This an old 20's heavy duty work stand. Solid is an understatement. Made by Eldi of Germany who is still the premier bike parts and tool manufacurer of Germany it reminds me of a old Battleship in its heavy pipe and valve type adjusters. Just as good as any today. It needs some repair as the clamp mechanism is worn , I could let it Go For $200. Plan to pay good amount for shipping , but this stand is really retro. |
| I need information about a bike. The badge on the fork tube says "Heidman Works, Hanover." It has two lions and =HWH= in the middle. Tires are 2.00x20 Continentals. It has a single-link chain and a set screw adjustment on the rear axle with a Centrix coaster brake. Age, value, etc? |
| I just bought a girls Hiawatha bike. It was advertised as a fifties bike, yet I believe it must be older. It is a balloon tire (26x2.125), skip tooth, New Departure Model D hub, and lots of chrome. Forged iron front fork with very functional springer. Serial no is J94085. There is a circled W a half inch after the serial no on the bottom of the crank housing. Just started seeking info on this bike, but will let you know what I find. Interested in what anyone may know. |
| I have a Monark Silver King that I think is from the 1930's but I'm not sure. It has serial No. 12833, made by the Monark Battery Company. It has 24x2.126 tires and New Departure Model D insignia on the rear hub. I would really appreciate any help on dating this bike and determining the value. Thanks! |
| I have a Monark Silver King that I think is from the 1930's but I'm not sure. It has serial No. 12833, made by the Monark Battery Company. It has 24x2.126 tires and New Departure Model D insignia on the rear hub. I would really appreciate any help on dating this bike and determining the value. Thanks! |
| I have just got an elgin boys rusty red and cream with truss rods crome chain guard painted white with red line rims. No tank but it has a flat medal piece about a foot or so long hanging from the top tube, looks like it should be a sign. may have had a light but missing now otherwise in good shape. What do I have? can't find one in my books. |
| I have just got an elgin boys rusty red and cream with truss rods crome chain guard painted white with red line rims. No tank but it has a flat medal piece about a foot or so long hangig from the top tube, looks like it should be a sign. may have had a light but missing now otherwise in good shape. What do I have? can't find one in my books. |
| Hi all, I am looking for an all original oridinary in very good condition. I would appreciate any leads that you could provide me. I would also entertain a fully restored high wheeler, but prefer to get an original with very good condition paint and chrome. Thanks, Ken |
| I am looking for some stickers to restore my Western Flyer cruiser. I'm trying to find the originals, but any help would be great. |
| I have an original 1982 schwinn 5 sp cruiser but I busted the hub 105 guage spokes. I need that hub or another wheel S2 rim and I believe it is an Odessy Hub. |
| Red bands, yellow bands, blue bands. What does it all mean? Do they have different gear options? Are they all 2-speeds? Just curious. Never rode one. Might be interesting to play with. |
| I just found a old prewar Schwinn tank with a door on the side of it but im not sure of the circular holes on the sides of it are they for reflectors thanks |
| Hi.Found what I Think is a 26in sears spaceliner. No sears decals but has the spaceliner chainguard. Bike is missing light/tank (newer style) and part of springer. Bike has chrome frame,orig fenders and carrier. From pictures I've seen seat,peddles and tires are not orig. This is a girls bike,Had boys space liner in mid sixties. Any way to date this bike? ser no 502469540936644. Anybody know any contacts for parts. Any tips on rust removal. As I remember these frames had a clear coat on them. Thank you for any help. Dan |
| Hello I bought a girls Hiawatha ballon tire bike this weekend and am curious if any serial # list are available to determine the exact age of the bike? I believe its a late forties model. The bike has a skip tooth drivetrain & a New Departure model D hub. The bike is 90% there with what I believe are the original tires (Crest Deluxe tires & tubes). The chain guard says St. Croix on it. I have done the usual search of classic bike web pages and notice there are few Hiawatha bikes featured anywhere. The original condition of the bike and the fact that it has a tank and truss rods is what sold me, the headlight is missing and maybe a rear rack but am unsure. Thanks for any info at all. |
| are the Schwinn tornadoes worth anything or are they just another middle weight? |
| I have a pre-war double work stand I bought from an old out of business bike store . It weighs well over 100 pounds and is built like a battle ship in strength. It works well but needs help fixing the worn clamp levers as it is hard to keep them down. |
| Last call for these 20 X 2.125 Goodyear Grasshopper Slicks. Yellow, green, blue and orange 15.00 plus shipping http://wwwChristopherRobin@starmail.com |
| I might be aquiring a monarch/firestone bike from the fifties and I have a stupid question.---WHAT IS THE LITTLE KNOB ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOWN TUBE FOR??? thanx |
| Hi kids, I was wondering what the current, average value of a springer fork from a J.C. Higgins Flightliner is. I appreciate the info. Thanks, Rif "the creature from the black leather lagoon" Addams |
| Hi, Can anyone tell me where aI can find one of the plastic Clear & Red Crown emblems used on the sides of a Monark Super Deluxe tank? Thanks |
| Can anyone tell me the going rate for a professional paint job on the following Schwinn bikes,Postwar DX,B-6,Autocycle & Red Phanton, I'm looking for top of the line Acrylic Urethane with clear coats,Thanks |
| WANTED HUFFY SLINGSHOT AND SEARS GREMLIN AND ROLLFASTTOP DRAG THANKS JOHN |
| How much is a mid 1970's 5 spd tandem worth it is yellow and is all original. only a few scratches thanks John |
| 1948 Whizzer, Schwinn WZ frame, restored to new condition, fully accessorized with luggage rack, 43 miles since restoration, $4250. or best offer, if interest I can send pictures. |
| I recently bought a near perfect Typhoon for $175 and was able to use the frame for a project Phantom repo and It worked out. And realized then how they can be valuable. But honestly , It is not as classic as other models in the Schwinn line of its time. A great starter bike for new collectors as they do not have a great demand but it has a handsome likeness to its big Phantom brother. |
| I just recently acquired a 1948 ladies Roadmaster 26 inch bike. I am looking for a seat, fenders, pedals, handlebar, tires & tubes and chain. Any help out there? |
| Just bought a sears spyder all origional, it is purple with purple seat, 24in wheels big chrome plated plastic shifter, the wheels need trued, i was wanting to know when sears made this bike, it also has dual rear brake calipers, kind of overkill in my opinion. Thanks, Eric. |
| I already have a buyer so I guess there won't be a conflict of interest here so you guys can tell me some more info on it or what its worth, I just want to know. The price is settled and it isn't changing so it isn't gonna affect anything, but I would just like to know, here is the message I posted before I sold it: I have an old black phantom that I am going to sell but I need to get a little info on it, it is red and black right now but that is because someone used house paint on it to turn it red and sanded most of the old paint off (but when I started to strip the old red house paint off in a few areas you can see black paint, which is why I know it is a black phantom and not another type of phantom, here are pictures of it http://www.geocities.com/gabovolvo/bike the serial number is C57276 here are some features s2 wheels, bendix drum brake (and it still works!!), steering lock (but someone jammed it) here is what is not original fenders, grips, the chain sprocket, the rear carrier rack thing (I have one that came with it but I don't think its the right one), seat, and I have a feeling that the chainguard might not be original since when I was stripping it it was a different color from what was under the paint rest of the bike and it looks like someone cut it to fit it, and I think the old guy who I bought it from said that he replaced it but I'm not sure about that. As for the other stuff, i don't know, I have the brake lever for the bendix brakes but I had misplaced it at the time those pictures were taken but I found it and put it back on now, but it needs a new cable. the front fork is original, I'm not sure about the spring though, spring needs replacement or needs to be rechromed anyway, it works great though. One of the truss rods on the front fork looks like someone welded it up (I'd assume because it broke or something) The tank doesnt have any big dents in it but the inside is a bit rusty, but the chorome on the outside is in real nice shape. if you have any questions or need more info just email me or reply. I am going to be looking to sell this bike soon. One other thing, I remember the guy telling me that it was a 1952 black phantom when I bought it from him, I was looking for an old frame to chop up an make a lowrider bike out of (I'm into cars now, don't have to worry about me butchering any bikes, and its muscle cars not lowriders that I'm into) and I was asking him if he had heard about the new (at the time) repro's of the 1952 Schwinn Black Phantom, he kinda smiled and pointed at the bike he had been riding, when I started talking to the guy it was because I had seen him on that bike and I thought that would be a great bike to turn into a lowrider (I was very stupid). so when I left I left with that bike. Anyway enough babbling, thanx -Gabo PS what might I expect to get for this bike in its current shape, it rides awsome, but it could use some work in the looks dept. |
| I have a B.F.Goodrich bike and was wondering if anyone knew wether Schwinn used the same model names. and/or which ones were available to the Goodrich line. it would be either a hornet or panther type it may even still say under all that house paint!!! help appreciated |
| Italian bike parts, Campy super Record nuvo Record etc for people restoring old Italian Frames . Good wheels and rubber, American Red Lines, Webco, Mongoose, torker, Jmc, FMF,Cook Bros, . Good running old Ten speeds by Schwinn,and Racing wheels size 27x 1 1/8 Araya rims, . And right their are only 1300 schwinns cusom cruisers going to be made and they sell for only 600 dollars. They are clearing out there Phantom parts so they made this bike. It already has doubled in price.If you find a store with them buy them all. Probably none left. 300 more comming in a month so order the last ones if you can. |
| 20inch Goodyear Grasshopper tires various colors. orange, yellow, red, green, new, never used, with wrappings, $15.00 each |
| I have an old black phantom that I am going to sell but I need to get a little info on it, it is red and black right now but that is because someone used house paint on it to turn it red and sanded most of the old paint off (but when I started to strip the old red house paint off in a few areas you can see black paint, which is why I know it is a black phantom and not another type of phantom, here are pictures of it http://www.geocities.com/gabovolvo/bike the serial number is C57276 here are some features s2 wheels, bendix drum brake (and it still works!!), steering lock (but someone jammed it) here is what is not original fenders, grips, the chain sprocket, the rear carrier rack thing (I have one that came with it but I don't think its the right one), seat, and I have a feeling that the chainguard might not be original since when I was stripping it it was a different color from what was under the paint rest of the bike and it looks like someone cut it to fit it, and I think the old guy who I bought it from said that he replaced it but I'm not sure about that. As for the other stuff, i don't know, I have the brake lever for the bendix brakes but I had misplaced it at the time those pictures were taken but I found it and put it back on now, but it needs a new cable. the front fork is original, I'm not sure about the spring though, spring needs replacement or needs to be rechromed anyway, it works great though. One of the truss rods on the front fork looks like someone welded it up (I'd assume because it broke or something) The tank doesnt have any big dents in it but the inside is a bit rusty, but the chorome on the outside is in real nice shape. if you have any questions or need more info just email me or reply. I am going to be looking to sell this bike soon. One other thing, I remember the guy telling me that it was a 1952 black phantom when I bought it from him, I was looking for an old frame to chop up an make a lowrider bike out of (I'm into cars now, don't have to worry about me butchering any bikes, and its muscle cars not lowriders that I'm into) and I was asking him if he had heard about the new (at the time) repro's of the 1952 Schwinn Black Phantom, he kinda smiled and pointed at the bike he had been riding, when I started talking to the guy it was because I had seen him on that bike and I thought that would be a great bike to turn into a lowrider (I was very stupid). so when I left I left with that bike. Ayway enough babling, thanx -Gabo PS what might I expect to get for this bike in its current shape, it rides awsome, but it could use some work in the looks dept. |
| I spent the day looking thru everything and I pulled out a old white enamel painted wheel size 26 X 2.125 a wards tire. old, possibly prewar, New Departure front hub blacked out, Whay does this rim have no markings on it? I am not so sharp when it comes to Baloon tire, but I grabed it for 15.00. I haggled him down to 12.00 but then he distracted me and only gave me back a five for my 20.00 so it was 15.00 in the end. There is another 26 X 2.125 wheel,( front) if it is not a Schwinn rim with the double knurling I get lost. Should I grab it up for 15.00 or let it go to scrap? It is a strange pattern not Schwinn, Where can I find information telling what wheel goes on what bike? Anyway, I liked the wheel even if it is entirely useless to me.I never had anyone with me on these trips and if I did, we would be competing for the goodies we find, so I go alone and I look at all this stuff and I only have 62% brain so I go back and back over again working it over. I do not like to buy whole truckloads and have to dispose of the junk stuff. |
| Ok.... Some balloon tire bicycles are priced in the Stratosphere. You need to take out a mortgage to buy Sting-Ray Krate. You need a 6 figure income to purchase a high-wheel bike. So where's the next trend? I want to get in early this time so I can make a few bucks to spend on the bikes I really like. |
| Were there any girls bikes with a stik shift shifter? I say yes, my buddy says no. I think Ross made a girl's bike with a stik shift, a hi-back saddle and a 30" sissybar. Any thoughts? |
| From the serial number I have discovered that it is a 1959 model (E914810). However I'm not sure of the model. It is all black with black fenders with white pinstripes. It seems to be a two speed kickback with coaster brake. No other bells and whistles, pretty plain jane. No name on the black with chrome chainguard... though this could be a later addition, or painted over. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Matt |
| I recently inherited a man's bike with wooden rims about 25.5" in diameter. It has unusual "braced" handle bars (I saw an old Indian with these handle bars) and a New Departure rear axle and coaster brake. It is a fairly simple straight frame. I cannot find any names or numbers on the frame or components anywhere.. except for the leather seat (well sprung) that says "Traxler" or "Troxler" on it. I can e-mail photos.. Does anyone have any idea of the manufacturer ? Iam interested in any data or redtoration info. Thanks, John "jbucking@richnet.net". |
| We have an old Schwinn that we bought used in the 60s. I think it dates back to the 40s. It has dual upper and lower tubes. It has no fenders, chain guard, etc. Is it worth anything at all or should I put it out for the trash? Dave Rackowitz |
| hello,i have a 1946 columbia three-speed which has very few scratches and looks and works like new,i know it is worth alot but do any of you know how much? (ya know is it worth $400 or more or what?) |
| I recently purchased a Schwinn cantilever framed men's bike. I've been trying to ID this bike thru Old Roads research but am either too dumb or it's not listed. It's black with chrome fenders. No markings or decals except for Chicago Schwinn headbadge. Serial number on the rear axle stay is MC38498. It is a 2 speed with 3 red stripes on hub. Any help from anyone would be greatly appreciated. |
| We'll be uploading exploded diagrams of Bendix and Sturmey-Archer hubs shortly - probably over the weekend. Look for them on the home page (oldroads.com) under the "Vintage Bicycle Resources" section. Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles http://oldroads.com |
| Aloha from Hawaii, I'm looking for pre & post war Schwinn bicycle frames. DX,B-6,straight bar, Phantom. Rust OK if frame is sound and not damaged. Mahalo, David |
| Aloha from Hawaii, |
| Does anbody know what a yellow schwinn tandem from the mid 1970's is worth ? It is all original only a few scratches otherwise excellent condition , with light and generator . thanks john |
| WANTE HUFFY SLINGSHOT THANKS JOHN |
| I need help with the ID of a boys 26" bike. The only marking are STERLING on the chaingaurd. The head badge is missing. The bike has a canileaver frame. Single speed with coaster brakes. Does anyone know what this bike is?? I've searched high and low and can't find anything out. Thanks in advance for your help!! BruceO |
| I'm trying to find out the year of my Elgin Skirt bike, the serial number is E66121. Are there any listing or web pages displaying this information. I think it was built around 1938-1939. |
| Hello, Have an incomplete Fairlady - frame has quite a few scratches, but clean, very good cranks, pedals, stem, bars, grips, brakes (weinmann levers, schwinn canti's) fenders have some dings, but clean, Banana Seat (flower pattern) in decent cond. Make me an offer, it's yours...thanks nmhinton@hotmail.com |
| I have recently purchased an Elgin frame. I'm not exactly sure which model but I believe it may be a twin 20 or the deluxe, (according to photos in the history of the bicycle books). This is the model with no center/ seat post. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find out much more than that. I do not believe the fenders to be original, although they may be. The fenders are chrome "peaked" type fenders. This frame is a little rough but very salvageable. If anyone can supply any info, history, and ESPECIALY PIC.s; I would be most grateful. This frame is just way cool, I love it!!!! Very unique... |
| I have a reddish orange and white western flyer with original paint (not a gloss paint)with I believe 26 X 1 3/4 rims. It has painted fenders and a chain guard. It is a mens frame that is very curved (swoopy. If you need the serial number and could tell me where it would be located on the bike I would be happy to look for it and provide the information. It is in good shape, but I would like to restore it. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks! |
| I have looked on a few websites from time to time trying to locate a good source for parts for my '66 Sting Ray Fast Back. I need tires, a new rear fender and possibly fender stays for front and rear, I am hoping to avoid getting new rims but that may also be a need. I am looking to restore for riding purposes but I do want to stay as original as possible. The seat, frame and crank are all good. The derailleur probably also needs to be replaced. My pride and joy stayed in my parent's attic from about 1972 until 1997. A little rust and dust but otherwise everything was there. |
| I'm looking for information regarding the humber bicycle to see if I can date mine |
| does anyone know who made a bike called the texan for whites auto stores has a skiptooth sproket rear drop stand and spring fork(looks like roadmaster still springs)also new departure hub and seat post is a solid rod. |
| Hello, does anyone know anything about a side by side tandem with the words "open road" on the chainguards, possibly '30s era, made in Owatonna, MN??? How about a possible value in excellent cond.? thanks! |
| I have a Colombia 5 star American middleweight. Is the best way to date this bike to pull the date off the Sturmey-Archer hub, which in this case is 54? |
| We've got retail space and great storage space now, so we're starting to build up inventory again. What kind of Roadster, Ballooner or Muscle Bike parts do you have difficulty finding in your local shops? What tire sizes would you like us to carry? What parts, accessories or tools do you have trouble finding locally? Our inventory will be displayed on RetroSpokes.com (see ad above) and can be purchased over the web through them, or in person at Cambridge Bicycle in Cambridge, Mass. (see ad above). As we build up our inventory and get e-commerce running on RetroSpokes.com, let us know what useful bits and pieces you'd like us to stock. Thanks, Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles at OldRoads.com |
| does anyone have a silver king to sell?.Boy's. |
| Hello: I am looking for a 1930's or 40's bike to restore.That's all i ask.Nothing special,or rare' just a decent bike to restore and love.For all of you with sheds full of these bike's.... wont you help me out ?..All i want is a classic to call my own.To love and to ride.Is this to much to ask ? |
| My email is dsalter2@home.com |
| Does anybody know anything at all about this bike? If so, please email me. |
| schwinn 26' girls fairlady(blue) c110775 3 speed 2 hand brakes all org. equiptment ex. 1 tire.stainless steel fenders.needs good cleaning,must be 30 or 40 yrs. old will ship prepaid. |
| DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT A HARTON BIKE, MOST LIKELY FROM THE 50'S. ITS WITH AN OLD HAWTHORNE AND LOOKS A WHOLE LOT LIKE IT. SMALL TIRES 1.75, HAS A 3 SPEED STORMY WITH CHAIN PULL AND BIG THUMB SHIFTER. NO TANK OR SUCH |
| Hello, I've got 3 Hiawatha's that I am trying to ID. Does anyone know of a resource to date these bikes by the serial #? Is there another method? All are 26x1.75. These bikes will be for sale, if anyone is interested, please email. nmhinton@hotmail.com. Thanks! |
| I have a Aurelia Cow-Boy childs Hi-Wheeler. It has a 22" front tubed tire and a 8" tubless on the rear. The frame is light blue in color and the original tires are white. I know it was made in Italy in believe in the 60s. I bought it at an orphans home auction so it has had some use. The only thing that's not original is the seat. Does anyone have an idea of a value on this? |
| I have what according to the list is a 1953 schwinn middle weight 3speed. or did they make single speed bikes with the rear brake hanger for the caliper. this seems awfully early for a three speed. is it possibly worth anything??? any input appreciated |
| I HAVE A LADIES EXCELSIOR SERIAL #D74406 THAT HAS 1.75 S7 SPITFIRE TIRES ON IT. BIKE LOOKS LIKE IT NEEDS A BIGGER TIRE. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THIS IS THE CORRECT TIRE OR DOES IT NEED BALLOONS. |
| I need really good original paint on an early fram and nice chrome fenders. Will pay up to 1000.00 for an incomplete phantom consisting of: Frame with excellent paint, fenders with no rot and good chrome. Nothing else necessary but will buy everything that your bike may have on it. |
| I have a fairly nice Schwinn Delux Typhoon. Could be ridden with new inner tubes and tires. Has original tires/tubes. Surface rust on chrome, with flaking on headlight and front clamp/rack. It is a single speed. seat is not original, but all else is. Paint could be polished up ok. Anyone know what the value of this bike is? |
| was wondering the age and stats of this bike i've had now some 17 years. 48in. front wheel, with 15in. back wheel. boneshaker on name plate with ser. number in clevland ohio. value age any facts there of. should i be selling? please respond |
| We're waiting for Menotomy to build our new site: RetroSpokes.com. On the site we'll be carrying 3 brand new bikes: A 5-speed Cruiser, a Musclebike and a Lowrider. And we'll have a whole line of reproduction parts. We should be up before the first week of February, but in the meantime you can see a preview of the bikes. We've set up a little web site in the "Reader's Web Pages" section of OldRoads.com. |
| does anyone know much about pre-war era bicycles? i've got one that appears to be from the '20's. ladies schwinn with a head badge reading "chicago tribune special". "Schwinn Bicycles" by J. Pridmore has an ad toward the front of the book for Henderson/Schwinn and World/Schwinn bicycles and i think the ladies model 103 and 303 are the bike. anyone care to comment? |
| I have a sky blue muscle bike called a Lone Star by Westpoint. I would be interested in finding out its value and what year it was made in. |
| I have a 1946 Columbia three-speed in my backyard. it is red with decals of stars on it.i dont know what model it is but the serial # is K152107 it has a leather seat,a two-beam headlight , Wienimann brakes , sturemey archer shifter , a very unique kickstand,and a wierd little object on the back side and i dont know what the heck it is or what it does. I would appreciate it if anyone could tell me how much it is worth? |
| I have a bike my father purchased shortly after WWll. It is a very well made bike in good shape. It has a Stewart-Warner speedometer mounted between the handle bars that still works. It has a springer type frontend. The saddle is by Mead Cycle. Does anyone have any details about this bike? |
| does any one out there know where I can find an original Schwinn Phantom for $300.00 or less? needs to be in good enough condition to restore thanks |
| Howdy, I live on a farm in Illinois and I've been collecting old Schwinns for years. Now my barn is full of them and I've got to sell some. Please let me know if you are interesed. Thank You, Chris |
| I have an old balloon tire bike(one among many) I can't ID,the head badge says M W. It has no ther markings on chain guard or frame. can someone tell me what it is. |
| I recently purchased a Schwinn DX bike. The serial # under the crand is C52897. Does anybody have know the year this bike was made? Thanks for the help! Steve |
| I am looking for old racing bikes with old 2 and 3 speed derrailuer setups. Will even look at above 3 speed but must be unusual. Condition not important if I like the bike. E-mail me with what you have. I have many bikes and parts for trade or will buy outright |
| In an old issue of the Bicycle Trader I found an article which talks about on bicycle collector's discovery: ...A cache of early bicycles found in the cellar of a Pawtucket, RI home. Auctioneer Micheal Fallon explained the he received a phone call from an antique dealer in Rhode Island. After a brief phone conversation he sent photos of what appeared to be some highwheels and hard tire safeties. The photos were enticing enough to lure Fallon to Pawtucket, however, they did not prepare him for the treasures encountered during the visit. The collection was assembled during the Depression by William Fortin, a plumber by trade who took unusual bicycles as payment from families who were unable to pay their bills. It was a good deal for both parties involved. Mr. Fortin seemed to collect just about everything, including a cigar store Indian Princess, which the Copake Auction sold earlier this year. Mr. Fortin's sons, Bill and Richard, recalled their father as saying that he never sold a bike if it was rare and original. He did however, trade off and sell "the common stuff". Fallon was stunned by the variety and unrestored condition of the bicycles in that basement - the photos showed common highwheels, but the cellar contained rarities such as a very rare Bronco style pneumatic rear wheel gear driven cycle, a previously unknown tricycle boneshaker and a very rare and desirable youth size Elliot hickory wooden bicycle. "This was a once-in-a-lifetime find!" exclaimed Fallon. ..... |
| how much do you guys think a 1970 campus green sting-ray junior is worth? IT IS IN GREAT SHAPE and every single part of it is original,even the inner tubes!!the only thing that isn't original is the seat but i think i have one in my garage i got it in 1991 |
| I have a men's bicycle, 26" wheels, with the name GOBEL on the headbadge, seat tube and rear fender. It is a single w/ coaster brake. I am looking for any information on this bike and/or manufacturer. I'm guessing late '50s or early '60s. Possibly made in Germany? |
| Appears to be 48in. front wheel, 15in. back wheel Boneshaker front forks have letter m on left side letter b in the middle and letter h on the right side of front fork. What does that mean? I can read 6 digets of serial no. guessing on 5th is that all the numbers? Under that is clevland ohio. What exactly do I have guys and what is it worth? I've had this bike over 15 yrs. should I be selling? |
| I have come across an old bike that is called a Murray FI Eliminator Mark I. The bike has a black frame, red glitter seat and handle covers, interesting 'chopper like'handle bars, and a cool looking chain guard. I think that the peddles are original if that makes a difference. I'd like to know where and when the bike was made, and if it has any value to a collector or is it just a cool muscle bike that I should ride. Thank you for all of your time, Mickey |
| I posted this old bike on that belonged to my grandfather told it is a 1946 Columbbia balloon tire bicycle with tanks & self oiling chain guard hate to sell it really fun to ride but need to pay bills. check it out it is real neat with original paint.http://cgi.ebay.aol.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=233964430. thanks any questions email me |
| I have a child's Schwinn Bantam with the serial # A136***. As far as I can tell this means it was made in January of 1961. It looks like a boys bicycle but the bar can be removed to make it a girl's bicycle. It is all original and in pretty good condition. Does this bike have any value? I know some older adult bikes are valuable, but what about a child's size bike? The tires are Schwinn Westwinds and the wheels are white. Is this original? |
| Out in the barn I have a girls Schwinn Flyer. I can't find any info about this bike at the Schwinnpage so I thought I would ask here. It has a Schwinn Flyer badge and has original US Royal Chain 26x2.125 whitewalls. Its' in pretty decent shape. Anybody know the approx age or anything about this bike? |
| wanted 1969 sears gremlin or huffy slingshot or rollfast topdrag These are 20x16 musclebikes. thanks JOHN |
| Hello, I bought a 24" girls, single speed, coaster brake, rusty and incomplete. Don't know anything about it, if someone might be able to help?? |
| I picked up a Monarc Thunderbird yesterday. I doubt that it's a high-demand bicycle, but I'd sell it cheap. I have no interest in restoring it. My guess is it is from about 1960, blue, with rusted handlebars and mismatched pedals. It has a carrier and a good chain guard, tank, coaster brake and 26 inch wheels. The bad news is that it's a girls frame. Don't blame me, ladies, I don't make the rules. It needs a seat and I think I have one that will work. I could even replace the pedals. Anybody interested in a bike like that? It's in Tennessee. Howard |
| Hello, Well I'm stumped. I bought a used fat tire bike from a local bike dealer. It most closely resembles or I should say has a Fire Arrow style gas tank on it. When i look at the picture of the 3 Star Deluxe it has the tail or fins of that bike. Yet it differs from these models in its chainguard and crank spoke pattern. The area inside the pedal cranks has a snowflake design. There are five spokes and at the edges where the star points reach the chainwheel teeth there is a punched out triangle. It gives the pedal crank area a snowflake look. The chainguard had an odd bullet shaped conical point on the top front half and resembles the firearrow 59 picture the rest of the way. I was watching a special on the X-1 and as Neil Armstrong was walking along I saw The exact bike leaning against the hanger. The guy who sold it to me said it was a 45. Did Colombia make this style of bike in the war years? Also where is the serial number located. I have to be careful looking for it as it is swathed with a thick second coating of paint. The only other thing i noticed is it has a Bendix Rear Hub. Any info appreciated. |
| ok, so i'm stumped but at least on the right track. j. pridmore's book Schwinn Bicycles is the closest i've come to identifying this bike. from an old ad from the '20's it appears to be a womans model 103 henderson or model 105 schwinn. except head tube has aluminum plate that says Chicago Tribune Special. i've got lots of pics, just need to figure out how to send them. oldest city license plate of the bike says 1940. has two new tires, never mounted and still in package tape dated feb. 15, 1942. no weathering or cracks or anything! serial number on bottom bracket is #569702 A....maybe that will help. |
| i recenlty aquired an ol bike from a friend. it resembles an old stingray. The sticker on the front says it was made in Poland. The chain guard says what looks to be the word "Tyeer". On the front of the bike is imprinted the number 80-233180. if you have any information on this bike, or have any idea what it is, email me PLEASE!!!! |
| I have some NOS Schwinn cranks, but the packages have been handled a lot and are hard to read. Some appear to say "20 inch w/24T" and some "20 inch w/88". Comparing the 2, they look identical. Can someone shed some light on this for me? Also, on the crank itself it says "SA" and some numbers that look like a date. I assume this is date of manufacture (?), but what does "SA" stand for? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. |
| I am looking to purchase a Murray King Kat Chopper. No projects. Cash or have 5-spd stingray or Ross Apollo trade. |
| Greetings! I recently found a bike. It is a Crown made by Great Western Mfg in Laporte Indiana (Ser # 1 2916). It is a men's model bike with metal clad wooden rims wire spokes and a Morrow coaster brake. The top tube is curved. The handlebars go straight back and have a brace. The front fork has a truss. A little of the pinstriping is remaining. The kickstand is in the rear. The pedals, grips, tires and seat cover are missing. I would like to know more about the bike and the company, including dates of manufacture and potential value of the bike. Any assistance about a source for tires, style of rear reflector (if any), grips, seat cover, pinstriping, and pedals would be most helpful. Many thanks ..Ken |
| I have found an old bike my aunt used to own. it is a women's bike, and I had it restored. I am looking for ANY information on it, from value to origin. PLEASE help me. thank you. I also have pictures of it to show. |
| A local furniture auction in my town has a tandem bicycle built by the Bamberger Co. coming up for auction. Has anybody heard of this company and if so when were they in business. I saw a picture of the bicycle and it looked pretty old (maybe 40s or 50s). I am new to the vintage bicycle hobby, but my wife and I have a Schwinn tandem and enjoy it very much. I would like to pick up another tandem but have no idea of fair value. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, is there any sort of vintage bicycle blue book? It's difficult to buy bicycles when you have no clue as to how much you should pay. |
| Used maybe 5 times-home use. Newer model. Pro truing stand. $125.00 plus $15.00 shipping. E-mail for picture. |
| I recently aquired a partial bike. I am trying to find any information on it. A name or manufacturer would be a nice start. :-} Whats left of the sticker on the head tube reads 'Ewans' or 'Evans Products Plymouth, Mass.' It is a cantilever frame with foward facing dropouts, chrome peaked fenders. It is black and white the white being on the head tube and coming to a peak just rearward of the hear tube. I wish I could describe the crank/sproket assy. it is very groovy but I don't know how to describe it. The forks have the u-shaped slots for the wheels. It has a bendix red band 2 single speed coaster brake hub with a single red band around it. this was used from '64 to '70 (?) it has the rear wheel only but the size is: 26" X 1.750" Can anyone help me know what this bike is? PLEASE, I'm losing sleep trying to find out what it is... Thanks for your time, Rif Addams |
| I've got a middlewieght bike sold by Coast to Coast stores (I think this was a hardware store chain). The bike is a Coast King-Camanche. Anyone ever seen one before or have any info on this make? If so, let me know, I would appreciate any info I can get. |
| i have a raleigh rsw 16. it has 16" rim size but i am missing the rims. i dont have any clue about this bike. it's in real nice shape and i would either like to complete it or sell it. any info would be appreciated and any offers will be considered. thanx, john c. |
| I found a Schwinn front brake at a garage sale like to install it on my columbia newsboy but the brake shoes are in sad shape can you still buy these knew or get them relined any advise helpful thanks |
| Can anyone help me determine the value of a bike I have. It's a 26" Women's Shelby Flyer. It has silver/chrome fenders, and has the original red & blue paint. it has a headlight built into the tank, with a button on the side of the tank. It also has a rear light attached to the rear fender. The tires are 26 x 2.125 and is pretty good condition, except a little rust. The serial # on the bottom reads "T 758489" It has a basket on the front, and 2 kickstands, one of which is the type attached to the back fender that loops around the rear tire. I am looking to sell it if anyone is interested. I live in the Philadelphia area, and would consider all offers. |
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| I will pay top dollor for 1930's-40's coke bottle grips in any condition.. |
| I am in the process of bying a roalfast 1949 lady bike whit horn and tank and i do not really know the value this is my first vintage bike the bike is black and in ex cond please help before it is sold |
| I bought a girls bike a few years ago that I cannot find info on. Brass plate says "STUTZ" for model and that it was built by Guarantee Bicycle Co. in St. Louis. Plate also has 3 addresses on it : 1164 N Kings Highway, 6139 Delmar, and 3606 Natural Bridge. Anyone with info on this bike and possible worth? Handles have been spray painted. Can ride, but not in prime shape..I think it needs bearings. Thanks. Gene |
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