Anyone heard of this bike? Says Made in Portugal, and rims say Samin Saminox Made in France 27 1 1/4. Has Simplex deraileurs front and rear. |
Hello, my bike's not quite vintage (mid-eighties), but maybe someone can help. The Torapado I got when i was 14 is coming back to me (yehaw!) but the fork is rotted out. I'd like to replace it with original equipment (embossed "T" semi crown). Anyone have one, or know where to get one? thanks |
There's a nice-looking chome Schwinn paramount on Ebay -- not mine -- the bids are pretty low so far. |
Does anyone know if the original 60's Cinelli mod. 1 steel road stem was 26.4 or 26.0 bar clamp??? Thanks folks! |
have a schwinn 10-speed but the drive train is oppisate of the standard 10-speed,It was a fixed rear cluster and a freewheel front sprocket. the sprocket, chain and rear wheel all move at the same time when in motion except the crank .does any one out there know anything about this odd ball schwinn.....any info. would be great... thanks |
Hello - can anyone help me with information on this Gitane 10-speed road bike? I recently noticed it at the side of the road, marked only with a big "FREE" sign. (I couldn't pass it up, but had no owner to thank.) Light green frame with gold paint in lug windows, ½ chrome stays. Serial No. 54139 stamped into right rear (flimsy) dropout. On the seat tube foil wrap" "GITANE" "CAMPIONS du MONDE" "?CORDM?N de I'HEURE" (?=letters missing). Markings on top inside of downtube "TUBES" "FLASH". On fork - shield with "Fuseaux" above "DURIFORT" and some other word below in script. Pivo stem, no- name Al. handlebar, NERVAR steel 3 arm cottered crank set. EXCELTOO "Competition" aluminum hubs. Threads on right side of rear hub for freewheel AND on left side of hub (as spare?). Hubs held on with wing nuts (very cool). REGINA steel 27"rims, stainless, double butted, spokes, 3 pointed star on spoke heads. Campy (Old) Record rear derailleur with marking "13 - 36" on inside of body. MAFAC brake levers with green rubber half hoods (mostly gone). MAFAC "Dural Forge" calipers. The Campy derailleur (in perfect shape) dates to mid-to late- 60s, but did it come originally on the bike? Any information - date of manufacture, model name, original selling price, higher and lower Gitane models of the time, etc, would be greatly appreciated. |
I'm looking for a decent 60cm 531 db road frame and fork to hang Campy NR groupo on. No dents, rust, or crashes, and frame must be true. |
Hi, Recently i picked up a bike as follows: Cost to me: $45 Canadian Make: Campania Model: Gran Sport Colour: Yellow with chrome stays Equipment: Suntour VGT Luxe rear der., campania brakes (c. pull), 27" alloy japanese wheels (can't rem. name), H. McIver double-butted tubing (decal on frame) the rest is mostly SR Royal or Sakae. I've a feeling it may be a Japanese bike designed to look Italian. After extensive searches on the WWW i have found very little info'. Do you know anything about this manufacturer? Thanks very much for your help. Mark PS I completed a 5/20k Duathlon on the bike here in Vancouver, BC just yesterday. The bike performed beautifully, no wobbling around what were some pretty fast corners and a nice smooth ride. |
Howdy from North of the 49th. Last year I scooped a sweet-looking English touring bike with FA Lipscombe on the downtube. Wierd name, great bike. Tall plush and overbuild, just like a Rolls. While having no clue who Frank Lipscombe, of 185-187 Markhouse Rd. Walthamstow, E.17 is/was (as per the head decal), here is what I do know: brakes-Mafac centerpull; hubs-high flange Record; H set-Record; R derailleur-Nuovo Record, F der.-Strata (?); crank-Stata triple 48/45/42. Frame is oven-baked yellow with 3/4 chrome on th3e stays and fork. Black brush pinstriping around lugs and fancy design on seatstay caps. Oh yeah, and full 531! Although the saddle and bar tape had been changed, judging by the state of drivetrain and graese in bearings this bike has 300k on it, if that. I threw on a new Brooks--the one with the big brass rivets--cause it was only right. I cahnged the gearing with a Rally unit from Bicycle Classics and a new Mailliard 14-32 5spd I found in a pawn shop.I've tried to keep it 'full retro'. I've come to love this bike; it eats rough roads for lunch, and will be my faithful touring companion for many years to come. SO, does anyone have more info on this make? From what I know, it's maybe a '67 or a '69. Can anyone help me out? I can't find anything on the Web. Colin. |
I just picked up a Hercules bicycle (or so it says on the badge) today for $20. Was this a good deal? How old is this thing? It has good black paint, presentable chrome, a diamond frame, Sturmey-Archer 3-speed rear hub, two-tone saddle, and pinstriped fenders. On the chainguard, there is a small emblem on the top left corner that says "AMF", and in the center, in big cursive letters, Hercules is written. Any help appreciated. |
I have a 1960's English hand built frame. It was built by James Fothergill of Liverpool, England. I bought it second hand in the late '60's and I don't know who the first owner was. In 1980 I wrote to James Fothergill and I still have his hand written reply, but he was unable to give me the frame's history as all his records had been lost. He did say that he still built the occasional frame (In 1980). I've never seen another Fothergill, and never found anyone who owns one. Anyone know anything about them? It's a beautiful piece of work, and I'll never part with it, but I'd like to know more about these frames generally. Until yesterday I was still riding it, but as I stood to climb a short hill one of the front fork drop outs sheared at the point it is brazed into the fork tube. Well... after almost forty years of use I think the guarantee might have run out so I won't be complaining to Fothergills. I'm presently looking at my options and taking the opportunity to strip the frame and do a complete rebuild. Anyone here come across Fothergill frames? Paul. |
I'm trying to learn a little about the large copper rivet Brooks Professional saddle that currently sells for about $79. It's been around for 30 years plus, but I've never been very knowlegdeable about them. My question relates to the "Pre-Softened" impression on the top of the leather. I don't recall seeing this impression back about 25 years ago and wonder when (what year) it first showed up. Also, I wonder how easy it is to find the non-"Soft"-embossed version of the large-rivet Brooks Pro saddles and how useful the leather is after many years pass. I also wonder when/if it's production was stopped. If anyone has any info, I'm very interested to learn more. Shoe. |
Last year I was given a bicycle by a friend of my father's - more or less complete. The bike is a Don Farrell, which was given to him in the mid 60's to take to the dump on behalf of a friend. He decided to keep the bike and 'restored' it to a useable condition. Time has taken it's toll and it now needs rebuilding. I would like some information on this bike, ie. date of manufacture, model, etc. I am especially interested in colour as no original paint exists, and transfer detail if any - Don Farrell was based in Edgeware, Middlesex, England. As far as I am aware the bike was already around 10 years old when it was to be dumped. The frame has odd fork ends at the rear, the right one is a Benelux and the left one is a Cyclo. It has brazed on cable guides on the top of the bottom bracket for both front and rear changers, and it has a curved brake cable stop between the seat stays. It also has a brazed on gearlever boss. I am assuming it is 531 but am not certain. The lugs are fairly ornate but not fussy. The frame number is stamped on the underside of the bottom bracket. The wheels have Normandy large flange hubs with round holes as opposed to slots and it has Wiennman rims. The rear hub is double sided for both fixed wheel and free wheel with Campag q/r skewers. The rear hub is 40 hole, and the front is 36. Brakes: Centre pull Coureur 66 calipers Levers: GB Superhood with adjusters Seat: Brookes leather cutaway Stem: GB forged Hiduminrum with drilling for front brake cable stop Seat Post: Birmalux alloy Handlebars: I.T.M. alloy Rear Changer: Campag gran sport (steel) If anybody has any information however small, I would be very pleased to hear from you. Thank you, Bob |
Why does my freewheel wobble? When I spin the rear wheel the rim and hub run true, but the freewheel has a bit of an up and down wobble. I've never felt it on a ride, but it looks funny when I have the bike on the stand. |
I am looking for old racing bikes with fixed, 2 or 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 Also looking for the older derrailuers by themselves. Thanks |
I'm parting with my Sting-Ray which is in pretty nice condition. It is up for auction on Ebay if you are interested and I have pictures on the site too. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290970066 |
I'm looking for a used girl's bicycle for my daughter to be her first. The 5 speed rear hub made by Sturmey-Archer or Shimano with coaster brake and a lightweight frame and street tires is all I need if in good condition. Please advise... |
Hi! I am looking for a Schwinn Front Touring Bag Support. I am not sure of how it works or what it looks likes. But I have a bag that needs one. The bag has a strap and buckle towards the bottom of the bag. At the top is two loops. This bag is made of black vinyl and has a map window on top. A front pocket and two rear pockets that nesttle between around the head tube. Please e-mail me if you can help. Thanks! |
Does anybody know anything about Beacon bicycles? Anything would be great. Thanks! |
what bike has an " M " stamped on the top bar just behind the fork? the M has an arc through it. |
Does anyone have information on a bike called a Hi E? How bout a Dean bamboo bike circa 1970's? thanks Please email halbike@yahoo.com |
Saw an old Raleigh lightweight in a barn today. Green, men's bike. Matching paint front headlight and battery case on seattube as well as air pump mounted on bottom tube. Brooks leather saddle in pretty good shape. Fully enclosed chainguard. Looks to be in good shape and will clean up pretty nicely. Couldn't really get a good look at the rims, pretty dark in the barn. Owner is curious as to age and value and so am I. |
Has anyone heard of a Japanese light/mid weight called a Bimatsu? Has rod brakes like a Raliegh, and a funky spring loaded rear dropstand kickstand. |
I know balloon tire bikes fairly well, but know little about lightweights. Are Super Sports decent bikes? I found a men's model and it rides well and has a leather saddle ("Ideale" brand) and Chromoly frame. I assume the Super Sports are a step up from the Varsity and Collegiate lines? Would this be a "keeper"? Thanks in advance |
Is Mathauser bicycle brake Co. still around? I could not find them on the net. They made the best brakes! I would like to buy some more, and is it possible to get these relined? I have some cool alloy finned brake shoes that are about gone. Does anyone know how to contact them? Thanks! |
I have a very early Elgin bike I wish to sell. Has straight fenders, 26 x 1.375 tires on metal rims, skiptooth sprocket, New Departure model 1a hub, good rack, bell,chainguard, flashlight holder, awesome 4" glass reflector, Troxel Seat. Everything is straight. Needs paint. Original paint still on bike is tough to see because it has decomposed with time etc however you can make out the original paint scheme and see whats left of the darts that were painted on the frame. Grips are gone, handlebar crossbar is missing. Make me an offer, Ask me any questions via email. Thanks |
I have a 23 inch Schwinn Paramount , blue with Suntour Superbe Pro . Brooks Saddle. Looks all original and is IN Like new condition. I want to sell it so Make offers. I do not want to bother with Ebay so If someone makes a decent offer I will sell it . |
Mossberg Bicycles: Does anyone have any info on Mossberg Bicycles. I have a Tourister 10 that carried me through high school and college. It's in great condition, considering it's many miles. I'm interested in value, history, parts...any info you may have. It is (not quite) vintage 1971. I'm considering changing the classic 10 speed style handlebars to straight style bars and replacing the seat with a wider, more comfortable seat. Will I risk damaging it's possible value? Thanks! |
For sale Bianchi 10 sp. alum.rims nice shape [this one kicks butt! also Crescent 10 sp. alum. 27" wheels ,usual mafac comps. nice shape as well. don't know how vintage, or if they are vintage,but then...... .......I'm only the Keeper of the bones! |
i recently bought a centurion commuter 5 at garage sale.it says on the seat it was made in italy.anbody know its age or value? email me |
I own a 28 year old Motobecane Mirage 27" 1020 tubing with Sun Tour power shift in excellent condition. What can I get for it? Brand new these go for $900+. Maybe it's not vintage, but it must be worth something to someone. After all it's an antique. |
I'm looking for a front rack for a Schwinn LeTour. It bolts directly to the sides at the top of the fork. Any help would be appreciated. |
Who out there has the Schwinn Dealer Specification Books (or whatever they're called -- the ones that list the bikes with the parts used -- as seen in the Collectible Schwinn Sting-Rays and Collectible Schwinn Middleweights books put out by Gordon/Hurd) and the dealer price lists per year? I'm trying to gather together the specs on the Schwinn drop-bar lightweights from 1960 - 1980. I'd be happy with a subset for just Super Sports from the years '64 - '73 for a start. I know each of these years is probably represented by you literature collectors out there (as a whole). Gordon/Hurd will, in all likelyhood, not be publishing a book for us admirers of the Varsity, Continental, Super Continental, Sierra, Sprint, Superior, Super Sport, Sport Tourer, LeTour, Super LeTour, Volare, Voyageur, and Paramount (and what ever other models I've left out) While were at it we could possibly toss in the Breezes and Suburbans. With Schwinn's permission and the resources of those of you with the books, we could put a Collectible Schwinn Lightweight reference book together for very little cost. I've checked with Schwinn and they don't have this information. Help out the hobby! Share the wealth! Bob Hufford bhufford@mail.orion.org |
I'm still trying to learn something about this bicycle. More details: The frame has a sticker on the seat tube that says "Inoxydable," which I take it means stainless steel. On the down tube is a decal that says "Terrot" in a recumbant diamond. Badge on head tube says "Terrot" and "Dijon." Also, on the seat tube, is a decalled crest that matches the badge. Above that, in a chevron, is a decal that says "Tube Special Allege Peugeot." And finally, where the down tube meets the head tube, a lion crest decal and the words "Made in France." The rims still have stickers on them that say "Chrolux" and "Rigida." The spokes were painted yellow to match what look like Nervex lugs. I can't say much about the Herot components, except that they seem to be rather low end (relative to the appearance of the frame). Cranks are cottered. Frame is in royal blue paint, with 8" of chrome at the ends of the fork, seat and chain stays. I know that Terrot Dijon was a brand of motorbike, and of bicycles in the more distant past. Does anyone know anything about this bicycle? |
* I,ve just bought a '79 Schwinn Varsity...hey, hey, stop laughing! It's true, it's barely vintage (but it's a sixties design), and it sure ain't lightweight, but nevertheless it is beautiful, very green, in great shape and all original except for the tires. There-in lies my problem. According to info I read somewhere on one of these pages, though Schwinn had some odd rim sizes the 27" ones should be standard. It had recent Specialized and Kenda 27 X 1 1/4 tires on it both with major flat spots where the bead was slipping into the centre channel. I've now tried a different Specialized as well as a Continental ("mount only on hook type rims") with the same results. All these tires are euro size 32-630. Tried massaging, under and over-inflating, soapy water, kind words, swear words...no luck. Called my local bike stores (the few guys that have been around for a while) and got an equal number of different answers-no disrespect intended. The one suggestion I haven't been able to test is that my rims were made on a Monday. I've also scanned this site as well as the archives. I would prefer to not have to replace the rims, steel shines so beautifully you know, and I really don't want to spend much money on this one either, though new tires that fit would be nice. I don't want to inhibit creativity and again, no disrespect intended, but I have lots of wild guesses. Does anyone Know The Answer? * Thanks for your time, I appreciate this resource, * Martin |
Professionally produced photocopies of the Raleigh catalogs from 1936 and 1940 that show rod brake and Sturmey/Archer equiped bicycles among others. E-mail for details. Chuck Schmidt <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net> |
1948 Whizzer with WZ frame, restored to new condition, fully accessorized with luggage rack, 43 miles since restoration, $4250 or best offer, if interested I can send pictures. |
Can we ban the phrase "E-Bay" from these pages? I'm tired of folks trying to rip off the uninformed that happen upon a regina chain, NOS!, and pay $40 not knowing it's available for $8 at five other web-sites... Oh well, just blowing off steam. |
An ode to the common man's components. Sunshine is the unsung hero of vintage lightweight bikes. A lot of 70's and 80's lightweights sported Sunshine hubs, and many more had their quick release skewers. No, they weren't Campy, or Suntour, or certainly not Shimano. They made their mark in numbers, and their chrome holds the rust out. |
Purchased a Frejus frame - looks to be early 1970's vintage in that wonderful/awful green colour. Decal on seat tube says Tour de France. Is that the model? No tubing mfg. sticker. Has Campy fork ends, an interesting seat-post clamp at the inside junction of the seat and top tubes, a fitting at the top/back of the seat tube for center-pull brake hanger, otherwise no braze-ons. |
I recently picked up a Motobecane Super Mirage 10 speed at a local bargain barn here in town for $18. I think it's about a '77 model. (I found those numbers stamped in the rear hub. It has all Suntour components and randneuer (sp) handlebars. From the look of it it just needs some TLC (tires, cables & handlebar tape) to be as good as new. I plan on riding it. It has a larger frame than the C. Itoh I restored last year, and fits me better. Any ideas on the value of this bike? Thanks! B. Goosman |
Two Questions for the 60's/70's Campy fans... When did they STOP putting the "Brev. Camp." on the "center bolt" (#2012 or 2012/1)??? Ya know, the bolt that attaches the caliper to the frame? I've seen most blank but some marked brev. camp... Second Q: When did the little brake cam change from "Campagnolo" to just "Brev. Camp," (part # 2005)??? Thanks if anyone can help. Oh, Please write in to Cycles de Oro's Classic Rendezvous and tell them Al Eisentraut belongs on the list of "current builders listing," not just the "American master's of the past." He's still doing "it!" Have a good one! |
Sorry, my e-mail address was incomplete. Please send replies to jjs082451@aol.com. |
I have matching male and female Schwinn Suburbans purchased in 1979. Models 690 & 692. Ser. Nos. FW608832 & DB547023. All parts original. Very good condition except some chrome pitting. Need new tires. Can anyone tell me exactly when they were manufactured and the approximate value? |
On Saturday I picked up a Terrot Dijon bicycle. It is royal blue with yellow paint on the lugs. Very nice lugs. Spokes on wheels were painted yellow to match. Some evidence that the bicycle is mid-sixties. Mafac/Huret components. I can't find any information about it. What, if anything, do I have? |
In search of a track fame/ fork in 54-56 cm ( I am 5'9" with long legs). I would really like an Atala, but Colonago,Cinneli, Frejus or anything Italian would do. New old stock or very good condition preferred. Thanks a lot. |
I am trying to find a 1970 Raleigh Bicycles sales catalog -- particularly with pictures of the 1970 Professional Mark Two (road racing bike) which was a limited edition bike that year. I would be interested in buying the catalog, or if somebody has one in their collection, I would settle for some clear scans of the photos of the bike. Any help here would be appreciated. |
I'm looking for an interesting touring bike with built on racks. Something original. 57-58cm |
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 or call 908-355-2978 with what you have. I have many bikes and parts for trade or will buy outright Also looking for the older derrailuers by themselves. Thanks |
Howdy all. My $15.00 allowance yeilded me a 71 Raleigh Sports. A unique twist is that it has drop bars...a single brake lever on the left for the front brake...then a 3SC Sturmey delivering the braking in the back. Why have I not heard of this variance of the Sports? Whas this a bike shop retrofit? Oh yeah...possible value on a barely ridden, 71 Robin Hood, zero rust, good paint. Cheers.... Jason |
So, does anyone know how to remove a track cog from a hub. I removed the lockring and tried to spin the cog off with a chain whip, but no go. It's like, totally fused. Any ideas? |
There's a stunning 1975 Raleigh Professional on Ebay. It's not mine. The pictures alone are fabulous. Someone who'd really appreciate it should buy it. |
Hello, I've been into biking since the early 1970s and have very fond memories of PX10s and Gitane Tour de Frances. For reasons of nostalgia I would love to get my hands on a PX 10 in a 25" frame size. The frame is the big thing. I'm well trained as a mechanic so the restoration would be fun. Can you help please? ciao, Mark Stevens Point, WI |
I am looking for a 1970's magazine review of the Viscount / Lambert bicycle. They made two frames, one lugged, the other fillet brazed lugless. I'm interested in the fillet brazed lugless. I am making a claim under the frame warranty and want to show that the frame was unusually high quality and comparable to much more expensive bikes, rather than other production bikes. Can anyone help me with documentation from Bicycling Magazine or some British publication. All help wil be appreciated. I miss my poor bike, which served me well for 24 years. Please email me at dalexand@ capaccess. org (take out the spaces unless you're a spammer.) Thanks |
I am looking for tires to fit an English Enrick rim DIAMETER of the tires needed are : 25 3/8" Rim size is 25 15/16" Stamped on the rim : DUNLOP 28 X 1 1/4" E.A.2 MADE IN ENGLAND These have to be the largest 28" size rims made. I AM NOT HOLDING OUT MUCH HOPE IN FINDING THESE. |
Have you ever heard of a bicycle that was built in Seymour, Indiana? I have one and want to find out something about it. Can you give me any ideas as to where to look? Thanks, Richard |
One RRA #H1939, One 1973 Competition #G5714, One 1971 International #F2615. Will sell two - keep one. All have been used and should be used again -- not for collector's showcasing, stock specs have been modified by former Raleigh employee and bike shop owner. Details available to the seriously interested. |
Hello, I've got an old Peugeot 10 spd with "record du monde" on the seat tube decal. The unusual thing about the bike is that it has a disk (very much like a modern disk brake) opposite the cogs on the rear wheel.) There are no calipers on the frame, but a bracket where one could be mounted. Has anyone ever seen this? Thanks |
I just finished posting some lightweight bike parts on ebay. Stuff like Shimano Crane GS in the bag, Old NOS Benlux pull chain derrailuer and shifter. Also posted up part of an old Cyclo derrailuer for parts. You can see it all if you go to ebay and click on their search button. Next go into the search by bidder section and key in my ebay name which is the same as my email Wheelman@nac.net Once there you can see the descriptions of everything I have up now and more to come this week. You will also be able to see the photos of each of my items by clicking on the item number. Good luck. |
I have an old (not sure how old) commuter bicycle that I found while in college- I need your help in finding more about it. The brand is "National" and the model is "Alpha" is has f&r fenders, a full chainguard, generator light, rear rack, and, what I found most interesting, the brakes are actuated by rods. I've searched the internet for this brand, but came up short. Please help. |
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 Also looking for the older derrailuers by themselves. Thanks |
I am a Schwinn fat tire guy. I ride recumbents, fat tire cruiser, and recumbents. I found a great looking bike: Motobecame Grand Touring 888 Vitu Tubing 12 Speed, with a 6 speed freewheel with a wide range of cogs Black, with red head tube and red stripes, gold lettering. Down tube shifters. Motobecane Crank and handle bars. Very lightweigt. But, as I look for Schwinns I now also notice old road bikes -- because of what you guys have written. I have never sold a bike on EBAY. I checked EBAY archives and they don't even list Motobecane. Does this bike have value as an old bike or did my eyes like the colors too much????? |
A number of years ago I picked up a nos Italian road bike labelled "prima". The frame is cromo with long point lugs, a half chrome fork and rear triangle, and campy touring drops and fork tips. Components; campy "velox" chrome/steel rear derailleur, campy pushrod f. derailleur, campy tipo hiflange hubs/nisi sewup rims, campy headset/BB, and a 3bolt campy steel crank, TTTbar/stem. anyone have ideas of age or value on a pristine bike? oh yeah, probably about a 52cm. frame. Sorry Ive got no photos to post, but I'm not looking for a buyer. |
You adjusted the springer to it's max tension, right? What style springer is it? |
I was a Schwinn guy for years until I switched to Raleigh as my favorite bike. In my transition I ended up with a Univega that has a nice light frame with lots of braze-ons. My poblem is I want to change to bar-end shifters. What do I do with the downtube shifter braze-ons? Where should I anchor the cable housings for the bar-end shifters? Is there a fitting for this and what is it called? It's a Suntour Cyclone non-index drivetrain that I've got here. Thanks |
We've got a set of brand new 20" Lowrider wheelsets, front and rear, radial laced, 68 spokes, rear coaster brake, with whitewall tires and tubes (20 x 1.175). $35 for the set, plus $20 shipping (they are heavy). US funds only, US shipping only. This is the only set we have. Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles http://oldroads.com |
I forget something every time (I'm new at this) That's supposed to say WANTED. Thanks for your patience... See below. |
First of all, hello. This is my first time on the site and most enjoyable it has been! I am not a "collector" though I am a bit of a packrat. I have five different sorts of bicycle and enjoy riding them all. The next one will be an English roadster. However, the reason for my writing concerns my father. Before he and his bride escaped England in 1959 he raced bicycles, both cyclocross and track. Then, in a fit of practicality and in preparation for the serious business of starting a new family and career in the new world, he sold his bike. Recently, he has mused how nice it would be to ride his old bike again, so my brother and I have begun scratching at the surface to find more information. My father's Harrison track bike was bought new in, he thinks, 1956, in, I think, Coventry or very near by, where it was also manufactured (and ridden). He is about 5'5"-5'6" so a 49-50 cm frame (by todays standards, but bikes tend to be smaller these days, don't they). We would be very interested in and appreciative of any information leading directly to or towards this bicycle: (in order of significance, in any reasonable, ie; repairable to riding, condition) 1) A Harrison track bike 2) Any Harrison bike (on the street, at the age of 64,though fit, gears and/or brakes might be more practical, though he would never consider adding either to a proper track frame) 3) Any English track (or road racing) bicycle of the late 1950's Thank you for your consideration (and great web page), oh, and I know about e-bay. RSVP or email me, Cheers, Martin |
My Continental is in the opaque sky blue color. The bars were bare when I got it, but I found a fragment of tape remaining, which suggests that it originally came with tape which matched the bike's paint color. Does anyone know of a source for original color-matched tape? |
I know 1971 is not vintage yet, but I'm stripping a 1971 Schwinn Varsity for parts and the confounded chain has no master link. I can get it off, but I prefer to treat old bicycles as gently as possible. I don't work on 10-speeds very much - hardly at all - but I was wondering if this is common practice. I've found a few kiddie bikes from the Walmart that don't have master links, but I expected better of Schwinn. I know 10-speeds have a flexable chain, but are they a different size from the single-speed, coaster-brake bikes that I usually work on? They look the same, but I haven't held them up to the light side by side yet. The nuts and bolts on the Schwinn derailer don't seem to be SAE or metric. Maybe they're CWKB size. (Crescent Wrench Knuckle Busters) OK, some of them might be 8mm. That's the wrench I couldn't find. What's the deal on master links? Howard |
We've got retail space and great storage space now, so we're starting to build up inventory again. The $199.95 lowriders (with great standard equipment) are up on RetroSpokes.com. What other lowrider parts do you want us to carry? 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 |
You should carry chrome springers, lowrider style and 26" |
Since you asked: Nexus7 in a 26.125"alloy rim, Alloy cruiser bars, Alloy MTB bars with 5" rise. Aero wheel discs. Chrome MTB forks in 20,24,26" sizes. |
I want a good lookin lowrider bike that's new for about $150. If yall carry one please e-mail me. |
There is one on E-bay right now |
Hi all! I recently had a chance to buy a bike with a Puch headbadge, but on the top tube, it said Austro-Daimler. Suntour components all over. It was insanely cheap, but I passed anyway. Was this a collector of any value or just an old junker? Does anybody remember these? |
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. |
Anyone have a good date when Cinelli went to the dreaded "Flying C" logo on the bars and stems? I really like the older stuff. Also how about the year they bailed out on the cable guides on NR downtube shifters? |
I have a Gazelle Impala.Wandering AGE/VALUE.Where can i get some information in english. Thanks for any help. |
http://www.homestead.com/bikerodnkustom/ |
Thanks for the plug, Vin! It's good to hear about your new retail outlet, too. We at BR&K do a lot of lurking on the Menotomy lists; it's a good way of finding what interests people. The Ultimate Bike piece in the current issue is there because we spotted a flurry of discussion about it in one of the lists. Anytime we see a particularly well-composed post on the lists, we tend to invite the poster to be a BR&K contributor. Here's something I'm curious about: NYC bike messengers tend to wrap their bike frames in duct tape, especially the black cloth type of tape. Can anybody tell us why they do that? Real information would be good; but crazy theories would be fun to hear about, also. |
email me when you have a krunk ass lowrider bike under 200 dollars |
RE: krunk ass lowriders - I don't know what that means, but do know Menotomy is going to be carrying lowriders again and they they'll be under $200. As for the messenger bikes, my top two guesses would be: 1) to disguise the actual brand of the bike so as to discourage theft 2) Uhh, Maybe I should have said I have only one guess |
When were Clement "Campionissimo Seta Extra" tires produced, and where do they fit into the Clement line-up? These tires have green labels. |
We're breaking out the Vintage Lightweight and English Roadster Discussion Areas. If you are looking for Vintage Lightweight information, please check here, and the English Roadster Discussion Area, and our Discussion Area Archives. All future Vintage Lightweight discussions should take place here. |