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wanted muscle bikes with 16 inch front tire and 20 inch rear slick some names huffy slingshot , murray eliminator mark II , amf flying wedge, and others looking for original condition or re-done to original condition also would like any colored pictures from old magazines or from personal owned bikes . already have pictures of sears bikes and murray . would like pictures of others . please email me at jrcarz@aol.com with whatever is for sale . thanks john

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selling set of saftey flags replacements with e.k.original never opened in plstic wrapper with cardboard hager hanger hole never pierced / best offer /looking for 70 lemon seat too

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selling set of saftey flags replacements with e.k.original never opened in plstic wrapper with cardboard hanger - hanger hole never pierced / best offer /looking for 70 lemon seat too

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selling set of saftey flags replacements with e.k.original never opened in plstic wrapper with cardboard hanger - hanger hole never pierced / best offer /looking for 70 lemon seat too

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wanted chain guard for 20 inch western flyer wheelie bar bike, or buzz bike looks like krate chain guard it goes halfway around the sprocket please help . thanks john email me at jrcarz@aol.com also looking to buy 20/16 muscle bikes huffy slingshot , nd others thanks

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I've got a huffy that is pea green and says "cheater slick" on the chainguard i believe that the tires are original and the rear has a red line slick and the front is a tractor grip any info would be greatly appr.

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I have a 1969 sears screamer 5 spd with the drag brake on shift console. It has been repainted orange. Paint was done well. Missing chain gaurd and one brake cable. Seat bar and shocks are painted silver. Seat is in fair shape with some cracks and a small bit off the very front. There is a black knob on the brake shift and I think this was orig. a red knob. Has rear slick with double white lines. Rear rim is decent although I'm not sure if it is the orig.. I have another wheel to go with it. Front wheel, handlebars, springer, fenders and other chrome is in decent cond. Has some very light rust in some spots but nothing that a bit of chrome cleaner might take off. Bike would be a fairly easy restoration. It is a sharp bike. I would like to trade this bike for another 20" x 16" chopper style 5 spd bike in either the same cond. or some what rusty but comp. and restorable. Looking for slingshot, swinger, wedge or anything similar. Email me for pics. if interested. Mike - taz400ci@aol.com

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Could have sworn I saw a new Apple Krate Cruising down Swanston St, Melbourne, Australia. Five speed on the stick and a huuuge 4 ft sissy. No way it was an original, cos' we never had them here. Might be a restored import, but i doubt it. I have a salvage yard almost full of 70's Aussie muscle bikes, just waiting for the craze to take off here. Heard of a couple of restoreds in Sydney, too. Want one of those Schwinns. BMX Sucks, Muscle Forever!

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Where is the serial # located on a Schwinn Pea Picker? I still have the one I was given for my 12th birthday in April of 1969 and the prices being paid in E-Bay are just too tempting. I have decided to sell it to finance other hobbies & projects. Can anyone suggest better sale venues than E-Bay? Thanks in advance! Robert

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Okay, I should have read more before posting. Thanks to Bob Hufford and Kath for excellent serial number information. Now, any recommendations on the best sales venue? Thanks in advance. Robert

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Looking for Orange Raleigh Chopper bike, and any Chopper parts, especially: lterature, front fender, chainguard, rear tire, pedal rubber/reflectors & endcaps, brake cables, cable connector to brakes, rear brake pads, rear yellow decal, handlebar grips.

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Robert, the best sales venue has got to be eBay. where else can you have that many viewers & bidders. I've found that eBay is high priced everything! just my humble opinion! good luck!

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I am in shock! I was going on my mom's memory regarding the year I received my Pea Picker. I just went down to the garage to verify it. It starts with AE! January 1969! It must be one of the first ones built! Didn't Schwinn start the Krate models in '69? It even has the original green stripe tire in back. The longer I look at it, the more the memories flood in. Many, MANY thanks to all who created this information resource. Robert

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I'm new here but interested. I have a Sears 24" male Spyder. 5 speed. Model # 502.459520 with all original papers, probably 1976 or so. It's complete and original except missing reflector. Has a Royce Union speedometer, tho' it may not be original equipment. Paint is quite good but fair amount of rust on chrome. Decals are pretty much intact. Seat is in good shape. A couple of questions: A rough estimate of value as is? I can handle the chrome clean up or rechrome but should I (or should I justleave it alone)? Value if I refinish the chrome? Thanks for any help/advice. Bout

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i don't know if i'm in the right discussion group some info would be helpful...recently picked up what looks like a green lady's (?) sting ray. has badge on head tube and serial #. suggestions on finding good resources, web or otherwise, would be appreciated.

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mail to spotter10@yahoo.com

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I am very interested in locating a 1969 Huffy Wheel with stick shift. If anyone can help with any info. please send it along. I can pay a good price for a decent cond. bike. Also looking for other 5 spd 16x20 chopper style bikes. Mike.

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Someone responded to my price info request re the 24" Sears Spyder. I accidently deleted it. Please resend and I'll try to do better. BTW, I finished a full clean up this morning and it looks great. The wadded up aluminum foil, with an easy polish with Simichrome made the job easy - about 15 hours in all.

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I have a 1968 sears screamer 5 spd and would like to know any information that could be dug up. I have heard that this was a murray eliminator frame used for this first year bike. If you have anything you could share I would be most thankful.

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WesternFlyer RamRod Chopper bike Looks like Murray Firecat except blue.48inch fork #7or 8 shape Missing rear fender & has Wrong seat $200.00 or trade for no Schwinn 16+20 bike or Parts (shifters,frames,chaingaurds etc.) Chris

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want to buy Schwinn NOS orange line knobby 20x2.125 and Schwinn NOS yellow line slik 20x2.125. Please email if you have one. thanks!

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want to buy Schwinn NOS orange line knobby 20x2.125 and Schwinn NOS yellow line slik 20x2.125. Please email if you have one. thanks!

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Thinking of buying a Sears Spyder 5speed all original everything works a little rust on fenders sissy bar badly rusted,paint about a 7.5 - 8 seller asking 60.00 is this a fair price??Thank You,Please Respond= esp7@prodigy.net A.J.

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$60 is an excellent price!

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I would like any info on a bike that i have acquired.It is is in original,not to bad condition.It is called a SWINGER it is able to pivet at the seat post. I remember them from parades. thats all i know

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I know Penney's sold a bike called a Swinger, but it was your typical Sting-Ray styled bike. What you have is probably a Swing Bike. Check out my web page at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/9338/swing.html for more info.

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I am looking for Raleigh Choppers in ANY condition, complete or just parts! If you have ANY parts for this bike, please email me at dcramer2@ford.com Thank you!

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Thanks to Bob for pointing to this web site. Hopefully theres some info there. thanks again

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Hank, I am interested in buying/trading for a swing bike. Please email if interested.

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Besides the sprint sprocket, what other chain rings were used this year on the factbacks? The 66 fastback that i have, has the 4 large hole (clover type) sprocket on it but i'm not sure if it's original. Also what derailleurs were used in 66 ? Last question, what was the first year schwinn came out with the Mag sprocket? Thank's for any help. Dave W.

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I had a Mattel Bronco bike when I was younger. Can I find one now? are they rare? Please help. tj

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Ibought a orange krate and kept it in 1968--my question is, I have never seen another orange krate with a shifter with reflectors (2) embedded in the stick part, is this unusual?? Thanks

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I have stumbled onto a grey ghost that is original and complete. Actually its in pretty good shape. From the info that I have gathered, it is one of the rarest of the stingrays next to the cotton picker. considering selling the bike in the near future, It wont be cheap. I am open to offers. Have a good one....Jeff

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i just purchased a raleigh type chopper called a rodovil it was produced in vila nova de gaia , portugal it has an extendable front frame section for larger riders chrome front frame front wheel generator duel headlights any info? thanks

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SPrint sprocket and Sprint deraillieur are correct. The clover sproket on yours sounds like a Schwinn sprocket, but it's not correct for a Fastback.

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I have been given a chopper bike that I wanted to restore, but i'm not sure what I have gotten. It is a Sears bike with a 20" cheater slick on the back, and a 16" on the front. It has a 5 speed shifter and a parking break combination. The chrome has polished out, but the paint needs something done with it. Is powder coating the proper thing to do, or is paint still the way to go? Is there places out there to get things like cables for the breaks on this thing, or would that be a swap meet item?

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Kath, thanks for your help with the fastback sprocket question.

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At the risk of appearing ignorant....."NOS"....means?

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NOS = New Old Stock (Parts that were never sold, but languished around on a shelf somewhere for years and became obsolete - the parts could be pristine or have extreme shelfwear, rust, etc. and still be NOS). Alternative definition is kNarly Old Sh_t ... ;-)

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Looking for a rear mag wheel that goes on a 1969 sears screamer 2 bike. Will pay decent price or maybe trade. If anyone has any info. please send it along. Thanks. Mike

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your bikes suck there is no point for making those bikes all they do is distract my stupid brother. why do you make these bikes anyway schiwnn???????

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Help, Does anyone know any information on swing bikes manufactured in the 70's? I picked up one in a old bike shop in florida . I know all about Sting Rays and Krates but, this bike has me puzzled. It has a patent number 3-801-130 and thats all. Anybody got some answers on this. I like the bike because its so odd with the rear wheel steering and double tube frame really weird to ride with back wheel and front wheel steering and I almost crashed a few times! any help would be appreciated! Thanks.

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WANTED MUSCLE BIKES WITH 20 INCH REAR TIRE AND 16 INCH FRONT TIRE HUFFY, MURRAY, AMF, ROLLFAST PLEASE EMAIL ME. AT Jrcarz@aol.com thanks JOHN

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Hey, Dave W - I have a few more questions about your bike. Please email me. Thanks, -Dan

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If you look up the page about 16 messages you will find the info for Bob Huffords web site. It's well worth looking at. I did and its a lot of fun.

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I just found a 1966 schwinn super delux stingray the bikes in great shape except for the rims are rusted very bad. I need to find both front and rear rims. someone told me the rear is aS2.

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1970 COASTER PEA PICKER IN NICE SHAPE 600. EARLY 70'S RALEIGH CHOPPER RED AND YELLOW MISSING CHAINGUARD AND RUST SCABS ON RIMS BUT ALL ORIG 150. ALSO HAVE 20 INCH ROSS GIRLS MUSCLE BIKE IN NICE COND. 50.00 CALL 508 359-8761

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Hey, everybody! I just found(in Brooklyn}a really cool old Ross stingray that I don't know anything about, and would like to get rid of. I live in a typical New York shoebox, need the room! It seems to be a smaller frame. It's red with a red and black sparkle banana seat(beautiful!) It's got firestone whitewall tires and an old style "gas-tank" bar. It's all there, but the name on the chain guard is worn off!! and info?? Tom

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I have a late 70's Sears, Roebuck and Co. 20 inch 3 speed "Free Spirit MX3". This bike is black with a red "gas" tank and red fenders. It is missing the chain guard (if it had one???) but other than that seems to be complete. It also has a springer front end and springs under the riders seat. Different bike... Would like to find a good home for this bike and would consider cash and/or decent bike trade... or info?? Thanks!

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Be sure to mention your bike on the BMX section. Those full suspension bikes were the earliest BMXs. They ended up being too deluxe and too heavy to race. But that is why their appeal is growing.

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Thanks for your info. I really like the unusual and different in the 20 inch bikes and this one just caught my eye. But, I really know next to nothing about this one.

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I am trying to determine if the Rahleigh Rampar bike was manufactured for Rahleigh by another company. I have several bikes identical in design but not produced under the Rahleigh label.

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I would really like to purchase a Raliegh Chopper, any Setup, preferably in better to mint condition. Any reasonable paid, plus shipping. Can't find one left in the country, although there were plenty around when i was younger. mail me the boring old way at the above address.

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Yamaha motobike-garage kept for 23 years, no rust, banana seat, yellow, make an offer

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6 spitfire 20 x 1.75 13 tractor 29 x 1.75 40 typhoon 20 x 2.125 10 westwind 20 x 1.75 4 diamond 18 x 1. 75 1 fastback slick 20 x 1.375

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I'm looking to get the decals for a chopper 2x Chopper and 1xRaleigh can anyone help, please email me

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Just wondering about the value of my chopper. It's a three speed, 20" back wheel (I think), all the body work is in perfect condition,(no rust or cracks),low sissy bar, ape hanger handle bars, original seat in perfect condition. I'm considering repainting it as the orginal yellow paintwork is slightly chipped. Any ideas? I'm considering selling it if I get the right offer.

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I'm looking for a decent used original raised white letter schwinn slik for my grey ghost.

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LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF MENOTOMY'S PARTS PAGE, THERE IS A LINK TO "JIM'S CHOPPER PARTS". HE SELLS THE DECALS AND OTHER CHOPPER PARTS.

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LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF MENOTOMY'S PARTS PAGE, THERE IS A LINK TO "JIM'S CHOPPER PARTS". HE SELLS THE DECALS AND OTHER CHOPPER PARTS.

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I have A 1968 Schwinn Sting Ray Minni Twin. I want to sell . The bike is in excellent conditon all original. Make offer.

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I have A 1968 Schwinn Sting Ray Minni Twin. I want to sell . The bike is in excellent conditon all original. Make offer.

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I am looking for a Huffy Slingshot 5-Speed Twin Stick. Please e-mail me with any info.

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Hey dude from Australia, if BMX sucks then send me all your old school bmx stuff and I'll send you money for it! Everyone else: I am looking for Carlisle Aggressor MX 20x2.125 knobbies. Thanks, Pat

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I am looking to trading for a swing bike in original box unopened. I have krates and fastbacks to trade. email me if interested. Thanks, Trent

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There have been a few (one just recently) postings of N.I.B. Swing Bikes on the Swing Bike Web Site Discussion page. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/9338/swing.html

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Early 70'S ross polo bike Jr. 20" blue frame, with white, and blue banana seat chrome is nice, has krate style rear fender overall in nice cond.25.00+ shipping(MA)

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Am interested in any information I can get on the Schwinn Manta Ray, 24", 5 speed bicycle. I bought one new in 1970 or 71,(I think), I am now interested in restoring it. Are parts available? Need tires, cables. Thanks in advance.

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Chopperholicks World is back online: http://www.thetranmers.freeserve.co.uk/chopperholic.htm Check it out !!

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This bike is AWESOME!!!! Just completed restoration Paint is Unbelievable/Red Line Gripper . Call for further details.Put this bike on the Schwinn Forum for $900.00 shipped Now!!$850.00 shipped Call Louie (909)622-2766

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I'm looking for a "pumpkin" orange MK1, 3 speed black decals, in restored or at least very good condition. Any leads would be greatly appreciated!

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Can you send some picture to me

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I have a 1970 Raleigh Rodeo that I have owned since new - my 8th birthday. It has 5 speed deraiileur (not a 3 + 2). THe only missing original parts are the seat - it originally had a thick, squarish seat, the pedals - which were solid black rubber, and the tires, which were (if I remember right) Dunlop, 24 x 1 3/8. Can anyone help me find these parts, and point me to any other websites which have info on these bikes? Thanks

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nice red stingray type huffy currently on ebay check it out its all original reserve is low item #79185146

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I have seen a few references to Canadian bikes ( about 1 year ago in the archives) does anyone know of sites in Canada (Toronto area) that have info on CCM and SuperCycle bikes (Canadian Tire)Thanks and Great site BTW!!!

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wanted huffy slingshot or similar bikes thanks john

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I have 2 "Swing bikes" that I want to restore. I'm not sure of the year they were made. I think it was in the late seventys. The unique thing about these bikes is that they turn at both ends. The seat, rear wheel and pedals are one unit and turns by pulling the frame one way or the other. They have 20" slicks on back and 16" on the front, with chopper style handle bars and a banana seat. Where can I find parts?

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It is nearly impossible to find the correct original parts to restore Swing Bikes (in my experience anyway). Several new-in-box complete bikes have come to light, but that elusive parts stash is still hiding out there. For more Swing Bike info go to http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/9338/swing.html

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Looking for a NOS or good clean original matching chainguard for a Mustard Yellow 3-sp. Chopper Mk. 1. Will pay reasonable $$$. Also, does anyone know a definite date for the "Limey" bike swap happening in Somerville, MA in April??

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Lazy Walker bikeshop has an excellent website and lots of old canadian bikes for sale.

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Do you or anyone else know anything about Red Line bicycles? They are made by BMX

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I need a pair of tires for Schwinn bicycle, 1971 vintage, Manta Ray model, 24" x 1-3/8" front and rear. Rear was a slick and front had linear tread. Thank you

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N.O.S. Schwinn Kool Lemon paint stick fills in chips and scratches. Still sealed on original blister card. Part no. 72 730. Make offer. rcherry@ibm.net

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Paisley print blue banana seat. Like new. Manufacturer unknown. Make offer. rcherry@ibm.net

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All original sears gold 5spd Muscle bike with shifter. Dual rear brakes.Please go to ebay and type "sears muscle bike" in search box. Thanks. Looking for Murray F3 eliminator in turquoise.1968/9

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I'm thinking about buying a LadyFair for daughter. The Seller only wants $25.00 for it, is this a no brainer or should I check it out farther?? It seems to be all there, The seat is cracked but other that that it's in pretty good shape. What years where these made? Thanks

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I recently found an Apple Krate at a flea market. I have a few questions. It is in good overall shape but some parts may not be original. The chain guard says "Fast Back" and the hanle bars come straight up. It is missing the front fender and rear reflector. S/N LK560970. Any feedback on value or parts questions would be appreciated.

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Hi - I'm looking for a bike I had when I was a kid. It was a Huffy called either "Cool Cat". Kind of metallic pea green, tall sissy bar, smaller than normal front tire, slick rear tire. I had it in the late 60's. Anybody have any leads? Even parts would be ok. Thanks!

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I thought I had the only Huffy Cool Cat bike on the web. I have the lime/yellow color color thought. I have a frend who might have extra parts. What were you looking for? My bike was purchased in late 1969. I think they were only made about 2-3 years.

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I would like to trade a 66 shifter (5 speed) for a nice 48" sissy bar.

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Ok, I am a TRUE bike bonehead. I have been looking for a year on Menotomy discussion are (BMX) for a Yamaha Motobike and I FINALLY cross over to the "other side" and DAMN! D13bmc had one! He's no longer an AOL member and I can't find him. Anyone help or know of another Motobike? Thanks Scott

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Sorry, my system was down and I couldn't get back to you regarding the parts your friend might have. I need the whole bike and was really hoping to buy one already completed. Is your's for sale? If not, I really need the frame, seat, sissybar .. the things that make it unique. You're probably right about the color, I'm probably just remembering it incorrectly. That was 30 years ago! What parts does your friend have for sale?

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Scott - Just check "ebay.com". I saw a Yamaha Motobike for sale there last week!

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Craig - OOPS, sorry .. the Cool Cat messages are supposed to be directed to you.

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looking for any info, parts or suggestions where to look. i've got a Sears(dunno maybe mid '70's spyder?) hot pink, blk banana seat, stickshift, esp looking for orig wheels and outer chainring to be able to restore the shifter also have a western flyer, ladies, yellow, says"miss buzz bike" on chainguard bought both of these a couple years back in Gunnison, CO thrift store for $6 each both missing wheels but in OK shape . More for fun than show they are daily drivers in the summer!

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i have a old huffy it is a purple 5-sp with a 20in front tire. it had a redwall slick. from the head tube to the back of the frame is just short of 38in. please help me. thanks.

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Hello again. I thought I should post to let everyone know that the '69 Pea Picker I told you about in December is now in eBay. I have some excellent pictures there that some of you should enjoy. Once again, thanks for your help! Robert

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wanted bikes that look like krates would like complete bikes thanks john please email me at Jrcarz@aol.com

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I recently a Gremlin. Looks kinda like an Orange Crate with small wheel & shock absorber fork. Gold in color & looks complete. Any body know anything about these?

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John, When my friend gets back from vacation I'll contact him about any extra parts he may have for sale. He also knows of another source who collects Bikes like this. When I get more info I'll pass it on. Craig

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Craig - Thanks, I appreciate your help.

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> does anyone remember the vroom bronco by mattel? I got one of those as a birthday present many years ago. I rode it 'til I got a job at the tender age of 16. You see, at 16 years old you look a little rediculous riding a Bronco bike. My curiousity about the bike led me to this page and your message. I'm wondering just how much, if anything, those bikes might be worth. They are VERY rare, as my Internet search has pulled up very few results. If you find out anything, let me know. John

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for sale orange mantaray missing some part needs complete restore $200 thanks

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Looking for 70's Yamaha and Kawasaki bikes. Want bikes, parts or literature. Have cash or stingray stuff to trade. Thanks, Geoff Sebastian

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HELLO, I AM A RETIRED SCHWINN DEALER. STARTED SELLING SCHWINN BICYCLES IN 1953. I KEPT A LOT OFF STING RAY PARTS AND AM NOW INTERESTED IN SELLING THEM OFF. IF INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ME. CHUCK 313-882-3097

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I've posted test messages here, just to see what kind of people responded when I ask about the value of a bicycle. You'll not see a lot of answers here, but if you've got a rare bike, the collectors who read these forums will email you and make a low-ball offer. SO DO YOURSELF A FAVOR: PICK UP SOME KIND OF PRICE GUIDE!! There are 2 collectors who read these forums who must be working together, because they both gave the same offer ($75) on a bike that is worth 10 times that much. If I was an unsuspecting seller, I would have said: "Hey, two different experts said it's worth $75, so I'll sell it for that"..... Watch out folks, don't sell your old Stingray or Dad's loaded balloon tire bike based on a price told to you by a BIASED BUYER!

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BOTH HAVE A SPRING IN THE FORK AND HAVE A 16 INCH FRONT TIRE WOULD LIKE TO FIND COMPLETE BIKES THANKS JOHN PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY INFORMATION AT Jrcarz@aol.com thanks

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looking for stringray style tamdem

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I am building a Spring-chopper type bike. I am using a Huffy Rail frame and handlebarrs, 26in spring forks and need some parts. What Im looking for is a 16in front wheel with the drum brake, a 20in rear 5-sp wheel and derailer, a Schwinn "Mag" sproket and crank arms, and both front and back fenders. If yo have what I want and are interested in selling it, please contact me by e-mail or call me at (253) 845-9282 Thanx!

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Buying or selling? contact me

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can anoine help me is this bike worth anything???

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I recently bought a fluing o muscle bike to restore, Flying o was sold by Otasco ( oklahoma tire and supply), can anyone tell me who the mfg od these bikes were, I need some parts and this would help greatly, the one i have is a 20 buke, slik tire on rear, weird springer front end with 16 inch tire, three speed shifter that is mounted to the top frame tubes, thanks

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looking for tires front and rear for a stingray stardust preferrably white or whitewall this is for a 7 year old girl b-day present please rush info to kmhelmly@att.com

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I need info on a late 60's early 70's 3-sp shwinn stingray style bike. It has 20in wheels and a 3-sp stick. What is it?

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WOULD LIKE COMPLETE BIKE AND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION CAN ANYONE HELP THANKS JOHN

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I still need tires for my daughters b-day bike. Gave wrong address,it's kmhelmly@att.net please help she found bike

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WANTED SEARS GREMLIN AND HUFFY SLINGSHOT BOTH ARE 20X16 MUSCLEBIKES WOULD LIKE COMPLETE BIKES IN VERY GOOD CONDITION THANKS JOHN THANKS

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I'm looking for old Huffy Slingshot and or Rail bikes in reasonable condition. I'm also looking for a Supercycle Cougar X-500 and or a Supercycle "The Wedge" (Distributed by Canadian Tire but made by Raleigh 1971-72) Thanks, Klaatu

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I was wondering if anyone could identify a bike I had as a kid. It was gold, with three speeds on the grip shift. It had a leppard print vinal seat, white walls and grips, crome fenders, and ape hangars. I think it was a Swinn Sting Ray Cadillac model. What was it?

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Looking for a Twin-Stick shifter for a Huffy Slingshot 5-speed.

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dude my 21 speed royce union (royce rocket) would probably eat up most of these old thingz any day even with a snapped delrailer i bet. well i searched for royce union bikes and ended up here and i dont really like these kinda bikes at all

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got a stingray i want to sell, it's redish, clean, need some parts to make it complete. original paint, decal, wheels, tires. E-mail if intrested. Thanks, Tong

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I want to know if anyone can help me on some information on my Sears Rail 5 speed that I got. It is all original and in real good shape. I just want to find out more information about it. Any information real be great. Thanks

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Not to sound dumb, but, what the heck is a "swing bike"? THANKS!

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Bob Hufford, who pops in here now and again, maintains an excellent page on the Swing Bike. It's a bike that pivots unlike any other bike you've seen. His web site is: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/9338/swing.html

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I would appreciate any information about GTR bicycles, specifically the Groover model. I believe they are 60's vintage muscle bikes manufactured by General Tire. thanks

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I think I have a Schwinn 20" Hollywood. But I'm not sure. Someone has added (I think) St Sting-Ray bars and a non Sting-Ray banana seat. Does anyone know if Schwinn ever built a 20" Hollywood?? Or do I have a Girls Sting-Ray with a Hollywood chain guard?? Any help would be great!! Thanks. Bruce.

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Yes, Schwinn made a 20" Hollywood. I had a 64 at one time and it had painted wheels and S- seat like the 26" version. Don't know off hand if later ones had banana seats.

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I'm a Major Bicycle dealer looking for Kawasaki Motobike parts/bikes and Raleigh Chopper Bikes or parts...Please call me at 607-754-7311 in NY or email

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Looking for info on a recently acquired AMF Roadmaster - AeroBee Avenger. It's a 20-20 muscle bike with a console type T-Handle 5 speed shifter and "The Fast One" rear slik. beautiful bike with a flared out chainguard and checkered stripe. Thanks for any help.

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I AM INTERSETED IN SELLING A 1970 MINT COND. SEARS SCREAMER ALL COMPLETE AND ORIGINAL. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO DO THIS.

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I picked up a Raleigh Tracker at a yard sale but don't know much about it. The frame is sort of BMX style but it has a banana seat and a huge front fork that would make it hard to use for that purpose. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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John, if your still looking for a sears gremlin theres one at this web sit http://members.spree.com/antiquebikes/main.html go to bike list theres one for sale thats all original and very clean for $300. I hope this helps.

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Looking for blue Slik Chick in fairly orig.& functional cond. I'm not a dealer just an ol' gal trying to replace my fave bike stolen years ago. White sparkle seat. Basket not important. Thanks. emzdogz@aol.com

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I am looking for production information, specifications, literature, help with a Rollfast Skoot approximately 1970. It's 100% original except the handlebar streamers are missing. The overall conditon is fair to good; the original whitewall tires are cracking. How do I date it? Are the coaster brakes adjustable? Where can I find repair info and parts?

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I don't see what the draw is for Stingrays and such. Yeah, maybe stingray and muscle bike collectors had one when they were kids, and maybe they want one like it. But after restoring one like your old bike, why buy any more? Those bikes aren't that old and they really aren't that unique. And ya can look a bit silly riding one. Those are just my opinons and questions. I don't meant to offend. Do any of you stingray collectors own full size ballooners? You know, a bigger bike with fat balloon tires and a tank and rack and lights and doodads that you can realy ride and look good on?

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Hi Matt. I just got into this hobby. I'm not even sure what the reason is... I picked up an old Sears 20" Spyder a few months ago while looking for a bike for one of my kids. (Yes- it reminded me of my bike when I was a kid)! Got me talking to some people and interested in Schwinn Stingrays. At first all I found was a Lil Chic and a Fairlady, then I lucked-out and found two Stingrays in one week! Yes... I did pick up a 1962 Schwinn American 26" (I guess technically a middleweight). What a deal... got it at a police auction. Apparently someone had stolen it and did a quick "paint bomb". I took paint stripper and wiped off the whole bike about 2" at a time and then waxed the whole bike... it's now the nice blue original color! I haven't ridden it yet- still needs a few details fixed. The bummer is, I live in an apartment, and the 26" really takes up a lot of room! I told my wife I was done searching for Stingrays now that I have two... truth is, for me the fun is in "the search"! PS- True story...I have a friend who found a Fastback 5spd IN THE GARBAGE a few weeks ago!

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For sale: Deluxe Stingray 3 speed. Dark green. Two owner bike. Rides nice. Original tires. Rear slick good, front tire cracked from age. Chrome good. Great shape for a 30 year old bike. Serial number starts with BE. Few scratches and scrapes. $300. Email if interested and will email you back a picture. Thanks, Scott

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I grew up in the stingray era and did not own one at the time though I remember riding them. I do however enjoy riding them now. Granted they are not as practical as the ballooners but if I wanted practical I would stick to my mountain bike. No other bike in my collection attracts more attention than my Lemon Peeler (and I don't mean laughter). And if you think they are not unique, just look at the accessories that were avalable.

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It was the Sting-Rays (and other off-brand muscle bikes, particularly the 16x20 models) that sucked me in to bike collecting. I've since sold all of the muscle bikes (which I think are currently overpriced) and bought balloon tire bikes (which I think are currently way underpriced). On the bike path, both the muscle bikes and ballooners get a lot of attention, but the ballooners are so smooth and so cool and so stable and so 'classic', that I think they are seen as much more rare... Also, it's getting more common to see banana seat and monkey handlebar bikes in bike stores, but how often do you see a man's or woman's fat tire bike with a tank and a rack and a springer? Usually you only see these bikes hanging over a fern bar somewhere, or in a Pee Wee Herman re-run. Either way, buy what you like and ride what you buy!

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Raleigh Choppers, SWING Bikes,Schwinn Krates-grey ghost,cotton picker,pea picker,lemon peeler,orange,apple,and 1999 Grape krate Repro NOS or in unopened box,stingrays-regular,3-speed,5-speed,fast backs,manta rays,black phantoms,whizzers,No JR.or Midgets! Also want mint Sear screamers and old BMX vintage bikes parts,accessories. I buy,sell,trade for whats listed above. Willing to trade Brand New 1999 and new year 2000 BMX bikes/parts in unopened box or cash for any old but mint,near mint,NOS muscle banana seat "boys" bikes from 1960-70's. I have alot of bmx or will pay cash if its a good offer. Also, I buy all NOS 20 X 2.125 rear slick tires (most makes) If you have one tire or a hundred it don't matter contact me. 16" fronts too! Raleigh or Schwinn tires especially. I have "alot" of brand new bmx/freestyle/dirt jumping bikes and some with 3-piece cranks loaded!.You may also call me at 607-754-7311 (bob). I am serious,honest and fair. I deal with collectors worldwide on a continuous basis. Only the best will do. I don't deal with junk or dreamers.

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I will go to California and around the State.I want Schwinn Bikes ,Especially, Sting-ray,Manta-ray,Ram's horn Fastback. Tell me any good bike shops around there!! Thanks. tosh

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I am restoring my '68 Rollfast 5 Speed bike that has red wall tires (one slick), "banana" seat sissy bar and high rise handle bars. The bike was wrecked and the deraillure lost over the years. Also needed is a brake handle. Can anybody help me find these parts and any info about this bike.

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Can somebody help me? I found a red schwinn bike in my dad's garage. It is a Schwinn Stingray Stardust...3 speed. any idea on value? Thanks

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I am looking for my first bike for my son. Montgomery Ward/Hawthorne stingray tiger design banana seat, gold color. Would consider Schwinn stingray also.

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I have a burgundy stardust..can anyone help me on the value of this bike? The serial number is KH603307. I have a pic available is requested. Thank you

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i need some help figuring otu how to get the sissy bar out of the choppere frame, i have tried everything., please dont leave a message here email!

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i need some help figuring otu how to get the sissy bar out of the choppere frame, i have tried everything., please dont leave a message here email me!

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ever see them silly looking frame bikes? I hope someone out there knows what I'm talking bout so I don't sound like some insane collector that's on crack... But well... it's a cross between a muscle bike, and a bike that a wuss would ride... it's really preppy kinda looking, 5 speed sucker, but has a shifter like you'd find on a touring bike... of course it's a 20 inch bugger... high rise handlebars goofy seat, looks like a bananna kinda.... but more square... Okay, now that I sound like I have been smoking something I'll stop... just please, tell me if I make sense... Dave

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Hi. I've purchased a Stingray with a Serial# beginning MR which should make it Dec. 1980. I did'nt realize they were still making Stingrays that recently. The chain guard is shaped differently and the paint job is unlike earlier Stingrays - ywt is says Stinray on the frame - I think it says Hurricane on the chain guard. The seat is a banana style and has high bars. I know the Typhoon had more BMX style to it (yuk) My bike hasn't arrives yet so this is all the detail I have. The forks are yellow where the frame is red. Since I don't find any mention of this model in my StingRay book I take it that collectors completely dicount this model. Your comments would be welcome. If the bike really is considered a total Stingray "no count" then I'll probably customize it, although the pics I've seen of it lok pretty cool. Sorry for such a lengthy message.

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Does anyone know about this Bike? Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. '80. Didn't know they still made Stingrays in '80. Looks like a normal Stingray except the chain guard is shaped differently and the front forks are yellow and the frame red. I purchased one of these it has not arrived yet so I don't have much detail. I've not heard this model mentioned in my Stingray book, so I take it its a collector "no count" item. If this is the case I'll probably customize it. However it looks kind of kool from the pics I've seen. COmments would be welcome.

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Does anyone know about this Bike? Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. '80. Didn't know they still made Stingrays in '80. Looks like a normal Stingray except the chain guard is shaped differently and the front forks are yellow and the frame red. I purchased one of these it has not arrived yet so I don't have much detail. I've not heard this model mentioned in my Stingray book, so I take it its a collector "no count" item. If this is the case I'll probably customize it. However it looks kind of kool from the pics I've seen. COmments would be welcome.

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Does anyone know about this Bike? Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. '80. Didn't know they still made Stingrays in '80. Looks like a normal Stingray except the chain guard is shaped differently and the front forks are yellow and the frame red. I purchased one of these it has not arrived yet so I don't have much detail. I've not heard this model mentioned in my Stingray book, so I take it its a collector "no count" item. If this is the case I'll probably customize it. However it looks kind of kool from the pics I've seen. COmments would be welcome.

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I just bought a Stingray by auction (it hasn't arrived yet) It's red w/ yellow forks and a slighty differently shaped chainguard. It says Stingray on frame seat post tube. Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. 1980. I didn't know they made Stingrays that late. They're not mentioned in my Stingray book. Is this bike totally undesirable for collectors? Since its not mentioned in the collector book I have I suspect that might be the case. Your comments would be appreciated, and info as to what this bike is. If its a real dog I'll probably customize it, but it looks kind of cool in the pics I saw. Thanks!

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I just bought a Stingray by auction (it hasn't arrived yet) It's red w/ yellow forks and a slighty differently shaped chainguard. It says Stingray on frame seat post tube. Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. 1980. I didn't know they made Stingrays that late. They're not mentioned in my Stingray book. Is this bike totally undesirable for collectors? Since its not mentioned in the collector book I have I suspect that might be the case. Your comments would be appreciated, and info as to what this bike is. If its a real dog I'll probably customize it, but it looks kind of cool in the pics I saw. Thanks!

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I just bought a Stingray by auction (it hasn't arrived yet) It's red w/ yellow forks and a slighty differently shaped chainguard. It says Stingray on frame seat post tube. Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. 1980. I didn't know they made Stingrays that late. They're not mentioned in my Stingray book. Is this bike totally undesirable for collectors? Since its not mentioned in the collector book I have I suspect that might be the case. Your comments would be appreciated, and info as to what this bike is. If its a real dog I'll probably customize it, but it looks kind of cool in the pics I saw. Thanks!

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I just bought a Stingray by auction (it hasn't arrived yet) It's red w/ yellow forks and a slighty differently shaped chainguard. It says Stingray on frame seat post tube. Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. 1980. I didn't know they made Stingrays that late. They're not mentioned in my Stingray book. Is this bike totally undesirable for collectors? Since its not mentioned in the collector book I have I suspect that might be the case. Your comments would be appreciated, and info as to what this bike is. If its a real dog I'll probably customize it, but it looks kind of cool in the pics I saw. Thanks!

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I just bought a Stingray by auction (it hasn't arrived yet) It's red w/ yellow forks and a slighty differently shaped chainguard. It says Stingray on frame seat post tube. Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. 1980. I didn't know they made Stingrays that late. They're not mentioned in my Stingray book. Is this bike totally undesirable for collectors? Since its not mentioned in the collector book I have I suspect that might be the case. Your comments would be appreciated, and info as to what this bike is. If its a real dog I'll probably customize it, but it looks kind of cool in the pics I saw. Thanks!

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I just bought a Stingray by auction (it hasn't arrived yet) It's red w/ yellow forks and a slighty differently shaped chainguard. It says Stingray on frame seat post tube. Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. 1980. I didn't know they made Stingrays that late. They're not mentioned in my Stingray book. Is this bike totally undesirable for collectors? Since its not mentioned in the collector book I have I suspect that might be the case. Your comments would be appreciated, and info as to what this bike is. If its a real dog I'll probably customize it, but it looks kind of cool in the pics I saw. Thanks!

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I just bought a Stingray by auction (it hasn't arrived yet) It's red w/ yellow forks and a slighty differently shaped chainguard. It says Stingray on frame seat post tube. Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. 1980. I didn't know they made Stingrays that late. They're not mentioned in my Stingray book. Is this bike totally undesirable for collectors? Since its not mentioned in the collector book I have I suspect that might be the case. Your comments would be appreciated, and info as to what this bike is. If its a real dog I'll probably customize it, but it looks kind of cool in the pics I saw. Thanks!

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I just bought a Stingray by auction (it hasn't arrived yet) It's red w/ yellow forks and a slighty differently shaped chainguard. It says Stingray on frame seat post tube. Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. 1980. I didn't know they made Stingrays that late. They're not mentioned in my Stingray book. Is this bike totally undesirable for collectors? Since its not mentioned in the collector book I have I suspect that might be the case. Your comments would be appreciated, and info as to what this bike is. If its a real dog I'll probably customize it, but it looks kind of cool in the pics I saw. Thanks!

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I just bought a Stingray by auction (it hasn't arrived yet) It's red w/ yellow forks and a slighty differently shaped chainguard. It says Stingray on frame seat post tube. Serial # starts MR which would be Dec. 1980. I didn't know they made Stingrays that late. They're not mentioned in my Stingray book. Is this bike totally undesirable for collectors? Since its not mentioned in the collector book I have I suspect that might be the case. Your comments would be appreciated, and info as to what this bike is. If its a real dog I'll probably customize it, but it looks kind of cool in the pics I saw. Thanks!

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Does anyone know about 1980 Stingrays? I just bought a bike thru an on line auction which has a serial# starting MR, which I think means Dec. 1980. I didn't know they mad Stingrays that late. It has a banana seat and hi bars and Stingray is painted on the seat post downtube. I know they had the Tornado, a quasi BMX bike (yuk) - I think this one may be called a Hurricane. The Chain guard is shaped a little diff. from other Stingrays. The forks are yellow while the frame is red. Other trim is yellow. It appears from the pix to be a stock bike and pretty kool looking. I don't see it in me Stinray book. I've only seen pix of the bike - it hasn't arrived yet. Is this bike totally un-collectable? Comments welcome.. if it turns out this is bike is a real dud collector-wise I'll probably customise it. I don't know, tho it looks kinda kool. Thanks, Em

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I HAVE THE VERY FIRST MOUNTAIN BIKE THAT TREK EVER MARKETED IN 1981. I AM WILLING TO TRADE FOR A NICE SCHWINN KRATE. MY BIKE IS ALL ORIGINAL AND VERY CLEAN

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Did the 1964 Stingray come with a seat reflector? (not the deluxe or super)

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Hey peeps out there... I still have that great goofy ross, cept now I have even more info for you people. IT's called an apollo 5! Oh my dear... That's bout all I know though, cept that I know how to make that animal look pretty nifty... now, I'm in search of a price range (mind you not for sale) just to know if I got a bike that is worth all the effort I put in to it... no matter what I'll still love that thing. Well, I bid all you the best and hope to hear from someone soon about this different bike. Dave

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Sorry, for the multiple messages (I crawled under my computer desk when I saw them all!) - I kept getting a failed to load message and I kept trying, sorry... So? Does anyone know about the bike? Thanks.

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Well, I don't know about you, your age, or your intentions with bikes... But me, I'm a 17 year old, just trying to bring back what was once around and is still awesome... I'm not very sure bout numbers or dates as you might have noticed from postings all around these baords, but you have to really appriciate everything, whether it be a true classic or not. I mean the repro stuff that's a little different, but at least they are trying :) I don't do this for collectors values, I rarely even show off what I do to some of these machines... what I do is ride them, and enjoy putsing round with them... prioritize what is more important, the fact of your ray being a true classic, or just a work of art that you think is awesome... LIke I said, I don't know you, and I hope you don't take offense to anything I say (coming from a 17 year old). Dave

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Good thinking! and thanks for the positive message. I guess basically I'd like an excuse to customize and a "valueless" model would be my excuse. Its like with my motorcycles - the Yamaha 650 is getting customized and chopped! while the Harley, I'm too nervous to do. Thanks for you input! Em

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I would love to have a lemon peeler in any shape for 100$ or less or am I just crazy.

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Looking for info on early 70's childhood bike. Black dual frame. 5 speed stick shift. Bannana seat. Had a symbol of a bee on the chain guard. Sort of a Sting Ray look alike. Fat slick in back with fender. A little smaller tire with fender in front. Cost around $100 then. Not sure of year or manufacturer. Would appreciate any pictures or info. Thanks!

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I am looking to have an early 70's Cottin'Picker restored for use by my son in Boston. Any ideas as to a reytable restorer in the area is? Thanks for any help offered.

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Can anyone help me. I had a bike in the mid '70's and the model was a "Wildfire". Does anyone know who made them. Maybe Huffy? Was black frame with flames in the pads and number plate. The seat was black and thick padded mounted on seat poat and sissy bars.

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I'm looking for any info on the Murray Eliminator 5 speed. Don't know what year bike I have. It is need of some parts and tender loving care! It has the small front tire and normal rear tire with a 5 speed high/low shifter. HELP! I would like to restore or customize this bike. e-mail me at filup@concentric.net if you know what I have here. Thanks....

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looking for bicentenial stingray 1976, coaster, or gears, complete, or not please let me know what you have thanks

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Did I do a Rip-Van-Winkle? I bought and restored a 1967 Orange Krate about 3 yrs ago. I paid $550 for the bike and probably spent $350 for a paint job and some nice parts> Now I see these selling for like $500? The books say this bike should be worth over $1000. What did I miss? can anyone clue me in? thanks

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Scott, Were the $500 Krates you saw repros? I think the cheapest ORIGINAL krate I've seen was $750. I have this theory that's why Schwinn repro'd the krates as coaster brake (no five speed) models, so as not to reduce the value of the originals, but still be a cool bike.

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i was just wondering about a huffy rail that i bought. bike is excellent. no rust. original double red line tires. original grips. original double redline pedals. original seat, no tears or flaws. frame and fenders are immaculate, no scratches or rust. the bike is in immaculate condition. the only flaw is a slightly bent chainguard. it is purple and a VERY smooth bike. just wondering the value, prodution #'s, year made, anything about bike in general. thanx and ~PEACE~

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i was also wondering if anyone can give me any info on buying decals for a Mongoose BMX bike. the bike is nickel plated and is from around 1978-1979. would love to restore MY old bike. cant seem to find anywhere that handles old frame decals for a Mongoose. also am intereted in buying a Schwinn 36-36 Mag Scrambler. chrome in color. would like to have whole bike or just frame, forks and cranks......seat if possible. luv to hear from ya', thanx & ~PEACE~

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Thank you dear people!!! I've read through a bunch of the stuff on this bb... then I came across the low rider section... I didn't know whether to throw up or cry! talking about demolishing perfectly restorable machines? Cut the from on a 26" and stretch it to make it a low rider? They're all crazy there! Well I'm back at home with people who are more sane :) Thanks people. Dave

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Has anyone heard of the "lil tiger" By Schwinn. It has solid rubber wheels and a little banana seat with training wheels. Im trying to find out how much its worth. Please e-mail me if you can help me in any way!!

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looking for rear hub & spokes (or complete rim) for '67 rams' horn. Spokes are Union, hub is 28-spoke Sprint, needs to fit a 5-gear cog. Also interested in handlebar wraps (info?). Last, can someone explain the Schwinn serial number nomenclature to me? I would prefer a response on the parts @ my email. Thanks, Teague

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Schwinn Serial # 1st letter=Month >2nd Letter=Year A=Jan. A=65 B=Feb. B=66 C=Mar. C=67 D=Apr. D=68 E=May E=69 F=June F=70 G=July G=71 H=Aug. H=72 J=Sept. J=73 >NO LETTER "I" K=Oct. K=74 L=Nov. L=75 M=Dec. M=76 Try the Schwinn Buy,Sell and Trade Forum for Parts (www.schwinn.com)

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trying to help you with your bike a bit... if you can tell us where the serial# is located you can determine a circa period of that mother that you got sitting there... pre-52 is under the pedal bracket, between 52 and 70 something or other is on the left rear drop out, after 70 something i think is on the head tube? I'm new too, so if this is wrong, someone hit me with a pipe... or better yet tell me what's wrong :) Thanks :) Dave

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Has anyone ever heard or seen a black schwinn stingray? I went out to my grandparent's house and was looking around and found 2 stingray bikes one was blues the other one was black. my cousin has allways wanted one so i fixed up the blue one and gave it to her. I kept the black one but It looked just like a stingray. it had black stingray forks and the stingray seat and handlebars. Is this a great fake or did they really make black stingrays??? If you could tell me please e-mail me at TD8484@aol.com thanx

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1966 - 68 Fastbacks (including Ram's Horn). 1977-78 Scramblers. I'd love to find a black Ram's Horn Fastback one of these days -- at a garage sale for $20 of course. ;-) Already have the black '77 Scrambler ...

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It isn't a fastback and it is the original paint! I dunno I know it is a schwinn for sure!

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It isn't a fastback and it is the original paint! I dunno I know it is a schwinn for sure!

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It isn't a fastback and it is the original paint! I dunno I know it is a schwinn for sure!

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I want a raleigh chopper frame any condition as long as it isn't too bad.All I need is the frame if you have one for sale or trade e-mail me

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I want a raleigh chopper frame any condition as long as it isn't too bad.All I need is the frame if you have one for sale or trade e-mail me

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Does anyone remember the commercials they ran on Sat mornings for the Sears Spyder Gremlin? I still remember the song, "Spyder Gremlin, the far-out spyder, from Sears!" I'd sing it for ya'all, but... Anyway, it would have been around 1971. I got the 3-speed version w/ short sissy bar, 16" front wheel, T shift handle and twin bar top tube. I still have it. Unfortunately, my younger brother broke the frame when I moved on to 10-speeds--pretty minor, though and it could be fixed. It's probably missing some fenders and such, too. Maybe I should try to restore it? Someday...

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I have a 79 blue stingray that looks like all original equip. Can anyone tell me the value?

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if you have a bicentennial stingray, or any stylye bicent. please email me thanks

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Hi, guys, I just got a '66 SlikChick just like I had as a kid. Its kinda rough, although rideable except for one thing - there's nothing for the long steering stem bolt to thread into! The steering head is completely empty! What goes in there on a bicycle? Ball bearings? What does this bolt thread into? (goes through base of handlebar clamp down into steering head) Help would be great - I'd like to do it myself or at least know what I'm looking at if I haul it to the shop. Also where can I get this stuff cheap? Since it never sees light of day I don't need it to be original Schwinn... Thanks, and have a great weekend. Em

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I have a original 69 crate.I broke it as a kid 18 yrs ago. I took it to the shop to get fixed.I don't have the original seat or shocks for the seat.They say it's in good shape, and wanted to buy it. How much is it worth? They have repro seats and tires for it.Should I put these on it? How much would originals cost? Please email me ans. Thank you.

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I have a stingray but what do I really have.It says stingray II on it. I been told its really a nother name for jr. Also what kind of price will it bring. What Im really looking for is a stingray deluxe.thanks alot for help.the bike is in decent shape.

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The bolt that goes into the gooseneck should have a threaded wedge that goes against the bottom of the gooseneck. When you tighten the bolt, the wedge 'wedges against the gooseneck and steering tube and keeps it from turning or sliding. You can find them at any bike shop, usually w/ new bolts.

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Krate prices all depend on condition and originality. original paint and parts go for more $, if it has a disk brake even more. The repro stuff is cheaper quality than the real stuff, but the original stuff is big bucks. prices range from $300 and up. send me an email if you need more info or want to sell it.

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No, a Sting-Ray Junior is not a Sting-Ray II. The Junior is a little smaller than a standard Sting-Ray and has shorter cranks. The Junior was made for many years, right along with the regular 'Rays. The Sting-Ray II came out in the late 1970's, I believe, when the standard 'Rays production stopped.

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a friend has a schwin stingray with a removable top bar we are looking for information as in the year and the actual model please send by email thanks john

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I need some info..... I have a totally original (not restored) Raleigh Chopper SE, this was the model they call the silver jubilee. It was built in 1976 to celebrate 100,000 choppers being produced (or something) but it coincided with the queens jubilee. What I need to know is: is there a market for such a bike in the US ( or anywhere abroad) as I am thinking of selling it overseas. Also how much does one of these sell for. ( they were only made in England for a year) please reply. BEN

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Bike is in great shape. Has been painted black. Seats, tires,wheels are not orig.Chain guard is straight and tight. Email for more info. Prefer to trade for Krate or $600.00

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My first bike was a black and yellow Ross Apollo it had ape hangers a squared off motorcycle seat and Skyway Mags I don't know if it falls into this category but any help finding one would really be appreciated thanks

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Hi. Does anyone know if '66 SlikChiks were sold new with shorter (like Jr. Stingray) handlebars? My recently purchased '66 has such shorter bars, and I thought they probably were not original to the bike, and was looking to replace them.. but then I noticed in Liz Fried's Stingray book on pg. 27 it shows an old ad w/ SlikChik, as well as smaller Schwinns, and the SlikChik pictured DOES have shorter bars! The FairLady next to it has regular bars. My old '68 or '69 childhood SlikChik (long gone) had regular size bars. I hate to ditch the shorter bars because they've got excellent white chubby grips. If anyone happens to know about this "handlebar discrepancy" I'd much appreciate your comments! Thanks, Em

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Hi. Does anyone know if '66 SlikChiks were sold new with shorter (like Jr. Stingray) handlebars? My recently purchased '66 has such shorter bars, and I thought they probably were not original to the bike, and was looking to replace them.. but then I noticed in Liz Fried's Stingray book on pg. 27 it shows an old ad w/ SlikChik, as well as smaller Schwinns, and the SlikChik pictured DOES have shorter bars! The FairLady next to it has regular bars. My old '68 or '69 childhood SlikChik (long gone) had regular size bars. I hate to ditch the shorter bars because they've got excellent white chubby grips. If anyone happens to know about this "handlebar discrepancy" I'd much appreciate your comments! Thanks, Em

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Sorry I posted twice - at least I didn't leave 13 - 14 of 'em like before. Em

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I am trying to build a vintage chopper bike. I need a tall sissy bar, wheelie bar and front fork extension. maybe even a steering wheel. Does anyone know where I could locate parts? thanks

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Dave, I think Hyper-Rays has tall sissy bars - they're listed on the price list I just received from them after ordering a seat. (seat's great BTW) It does not however list the price for the tall sissy bar, it sez call for price. (602) 9611-0643 Their web-site hyper-formance.com Good Luck, Em

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Had a great lemon yellow 5-speed Schwinn Fastback that I recieved brand-new as a kid in the early 70's. I kept it in perfect shape. I have no idea what happened to it (and either do my parents!) Would like to find one to fix up with my 7-year old as a father-and-son project. Any ideas where I might find such an animal? Thanks!

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I bought a gold Texas Ranger Sting-Ray clone about 1965 with coaster brake and front brake, chrome fenders and rear slick. Has anyone else seen or heard of these bikes? Does anyone know who made Texas Ranger bikes? Thanks.

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I have a Schwinn stingray three speed parts bike for sale on ebay if anyone is interested. Thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=146000918

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Anybody have any Swing bikes for sale?? Any condition

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Does anyone know if there is a magazine or newspaper that you can subscribe to that is for musclebikes? Also, has anyone ever built a musclebike with wheelie bars, tall sissy bar and front fork extensions thanks dave

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I went to the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit on Saturday Aug. 20, 1999. There were tens of thousands of people and thousands of cool cars. I rode my 1999 Apple Krate on saturday. I got a lot of comments on the bike and turned alot of heads. I know this event is for cars, but I would like to see all of the classic bikes at that event as well. There is so much traffic on Woodward that the bikes could keep up. There were other bikes on Woodward on saturday. I saw a Grey Ghost and 1999 Orange Krate. There were 26 inch cruisers. And a very tall cruiser, maybe 35 inch wheels? I had never seen a bike like that before. There were a couple of scooters. One scooter had 7 inch wide go-kart slicks on it. I would like to see 500 bicycles in a group on Woodward next year. That would be COOL! Sent in your feedback. I am going to check the dates for the 2000 "Woodward Dream Cruise". Use a search engine to find pictures of the "Woodward Dream Cruise". ken

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I recall between the years 1968 and 1971 my brother purchasing one of these; I think. I remember it had odd shaped handlebars, a motorcycle style seat, a large rear tire with"Carlisle Slick" raised white lettering and a small front tire.I do recall it having a number 1 on the chromed chainguard. Can someone tell me what it is for sure?

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Sounds like a Screamer 1. One just sold on eBay -- check the pic (and the price!). http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=143616826

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I'm hoping to find anyone who knows anything about a "Simpsons Sears Spyder 500 I" (such as relative date of manufacture). "Simpsons" was the Canadian sister company under "Sears" in the 60's through to the early 80's.

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I have a Sears Screamer 2 bicycle in fairly good shape. Surface rust etc. I don't know what year it is or what it is worth. The picture in these archives of the '72 screamer shows some weird handlebars! Mine doesn't have those. They are the high handlebars but without all the curvy extensions. Any help would be appreciated.

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There are pictures of the screamer at: members.tripod.com/~jurijk/bike1.jpg and bike2.jpg anf bike3.jpg if that's any help to anyone.

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I have just bought a frame at a garage sale that looked like a stingray for a dollar, and put stripper on it took off the 4 layer of cruded paint and it is a red stingray CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME FIND INFO I HAVE SERIAL NUMBERS.

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I have just bought a frame at a garage sale that looked like a stingray for a dollar, and put stripper on it took off the 4 layer of cruded paint and it is a red stingray CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME FIND INFO I HAVE SERIAL NUMBERS.

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Go to keithsbikes.com and look up your serial number. It will tell you the year of production.

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i have a old schwinn and I need a chain guard, seat and sissy bar I will pay a reasonable price if it is in good shape you can send me a picture or something, thanks Ps. I am also looking for a krate or sone other nostalgic bike that can be customized thanks

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Hi Muscle bike enthusiast, I was given the Monkey Ward's clone of the Schwinn Stingray for Christmas of 1967, possibly 1968. Does anyone have any info on the actual name of this bike and it's current value today? Any info and links would be appreciated. Thank You, Rick Reardon

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I have an old bike made by sekine industries if any one has info on this like how old howw many were produce etc... serial#x9 u8557 with shimano parts front disk brake. front & rear lights, am radio, speedometer,odometer,brake light,horn Thank you Sean

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Was wondering price of a Slik Chic Three speed is about 9.5 a real killer bike all original except for rear tire.

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I am looking for a Cheater Slick Huffy. It was black and yellow with racing stripes. PLEASE E-MAIL ME.

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Hi, My name is Craig Kelchen, and I am a graphic Design student at the University of Northern Iowa. For one of my classes, I have been assigned to design a 'zine. 'Zines being defined as low-budget, special interest, limited quantity magazines. I am interested in doing a zine about old bikes, which I am very interested in. I have 2 Schwinn middleweights and an AMF middleweight from the mid '60's. I am asking for your help in this endeavor. I would like to request any stories, essays, anecdotes, etc. that you folks would be willing to submit about old bikes. Any old bikes - musclebikes, ballooners, middleweights, etc. Any good material will be included in the final print. Tell us what you ride, and why. Stories about your first bikes. What you love (or hate) about old bikes. Anything that would be interesting. I will also consider putting in a few photos of bikes, provided you can e-mail me a high-resolution photo of your bike. The format for this project will probably be about 20 5.5 x 8.5 pages, so I don't have a whole lot of space for exceedingly long stories. The ideal length would be between 1-4 paragraphs for stories. I would also love to have a few 1 or 2-liners for some filler or margin material, so send any good quotes or observations. If I get enough good material, and if I enjoy doing the first, I may do a second issue, and possibly keep going beyond that. It just depends on how much good stuff I can come up with and I can get from other collectors. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Please send only stuff that you have written personally, instead of other people's stuff you have copied from forums such as this. This way I can credit the material to you, which by the way, I plan to do. So if you do send material, please include your name and city. If I use your material, I will send a copy of the 'zine to you, so also include your mailing address. If you are interested in contributing material to this 'zine, which as of now I have settled on the name "headbadge" (if you have any better ideas, please let me know), please e-mail me at: headbadge@yahoo.com Also if you have any questions direct them to the same address. Thank you very much for any help you can give me. Craig Kelchen

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i have a matching pair man and womans ccm bicycles.mid 70's mintcondition. previously owned by mike ilitch, owner of the detroit red wings. $1000.00 firm.

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Just bought a Columbia muscle bike and need all the information I can get about it. The bike has a 20 in back wheel with a 3 speed hub and a 16 in front wheel with a drum brake with a very long fork. The frame is two large tubes running beside each other and the crank hanger is a box welded to the bottom of the frame. The chain guard is missing. What is the bike called and what years did they make them.

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Is there anything similar to it in Menotomy's picture database?

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I'm trying to contact Steve from Australia who posted a message here on 21st December 1998. I'm interested in some parts he mentioned he had in his yard for 1970's Australian muscle bikes. No contact details were given. Please contact me Steve or anyone else that can help with a variety of Aussie parts.

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No picture on data base. But found 2 serial/model numbers one on the seat post tube (0009501) the other on the crank hanger (632-175-200 B) both are black & silver stickers.

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I have a bike that I can't figure out. Any help with its identity would be great! It looks like a Stingray, but is a 3 speed. The shifter is a shimano 333. It has a chrome chainguard that says,"Texas Ranger" on it. On the front of the head tube is a sticker for a badge that also says,"Texas Ranger". The bike is orange. It has the tall handlebars and tall sissy bar with a banana seat and rear hanging reflector. The rear fender flares at the end. The 3 speed is internal hub. The brakes are hand grip. Any help? Thanks!

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Hi Muscle Bike enthusiasts, Anybody out there have a chain guard for a Rollfast Skat? This item would have to be from the late sixties to early seventies. Please email pictures with price, I am ready to go. Thank you, Rick Reardon rick.reardon@lennoxintl.com

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HELP: I would like to find a good used or new sissy bar and a new 20" slick for a sting ray type bike I am fixing up. you can E-MAIL me at TEGT350@aol.com THANK YOU.

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Came across an old frame that appears to be a schwinn, no head badge. This frame has a pivoting swing arm and a shock mounted between the top and bottom tubes. Did schwinn or anybody else make a sting-ray like this?

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It isn't Schwinn.

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We are looking for banana seats for 1975 blue and red Sting-rays, and a flowered seat for a Little Chic.

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I'm new to these bikes so tell me if I'm right about this. I have a 5 speed Schwinn that says Stingray Fastback on the chain guard. The serial no.'s first two letters are JB so that means it was built in Oct. of '66 ? This bike is completely original, including tires. It needs to be cleaned up, as it was stored in my mother's basement for the last 24 years. Any idea what this is worth?

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Hello again! I've gotten a pretty good response to my original post. I'm still compiling stories, etc for this old bike 'zine I'm working on, and planning on getting it all put together in the near future. I'd love to have more stuff from even more people interested in old bikes, so I can fill out the first issue, and even possibly do a second! (or more) So again, here's my original post. Again, if you submit stuff that I use, I'll gladly send you a copy free of charge. It's a low-budget publication, laser printed and photocopied, but I hope to have a good time doing it, and if I get enough interesting stuff, hopefully people will have a good time reading it.. Thanks again, Craig Kelchen ------------------------------------ ORIGINAL CALL FOR ENTRIES..... Hi, My name is Craig Kelchen, and I am a graphic Design student at the University of Northern Iowa. For one of my classes, I have been assigned to design a 'zine. 'Zines being defined as low-budget, special interest, limited quantity magazines. I am interested in doing a zine about old bikes, which I am very interested in. I have 2 Schwinn middleweights and an AMF middleweight from the mid '60's. I am asking for your help in this endeavor. I would like to request any stories, essays, anecdotes, etc. that you folks would be willing to submit about old bikes. Any old bikes - musclebikes, ballooners, middleweights, etc. Any good material will be included in the final print. Tell us what you ride, and why. Stories about your first bikes. What you love (or hate) about old bikes. Anything that would be interesting. I will also consider putting in a few photos of bikes, provided you can e-mail me a high-resolution photo of your bike. The format for this project will probably be about 20 5.5 x 8.5 pages, so I don't have a whole lot of space for exceedingly long stories. The ideal length would be between 1-4 paragraphs for stories. I would also love to have a few 1 or 2-liners for some filler or margin material, so send any good quotes or observations. If I get enough good material, and if I enjoy doing the first, I may do a second issue, and possibly keep going beyond that. It just depends on how much good stuff I can come up with and I can get from other collectors. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Please send only stuff that you have written personally, instead of other people's stuff you have copied from forums such as this. This way I can credit the material to you, which by the way, I plan to do. So if you do send material, please include your name and city. If I use your material, I will send a copy of the 'zine to you, so also include your mailing address. If you are interested in contributing material to this 'zine, which as of now I have settled on the name "headbadge" (if you have any better ideas, please let me know), please e-mail me at: headbadge@yahoo.com

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I sold two complete, average-condition Fastbacks last summer for $500 and was glad to get it. Black ones are worth more.

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Quit spamming these forums with your "bike 'zine" postings, moron.

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$250 for a Fastback is pretty good. I think musclebikes are way over priced right now. I saw an average Raliegh Chopper go for $400 on Ebay recently. That is crazy! I think musclebikes are going to calm down in price. So don't overpay for one. I also think ballooners are UNDERPRICED right now (plus you can ride them and they are much cooler)...

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Hope one of you can help. I need some info on a bike called an Executive. It was made in japan. It has a Three speed bar mount shifter, high bar, etc. It looks pretty interesting. Also, has anyone heard of a Pretty -n- Pink by Ralley? It is a girls bike. Thanks for the help. Ed

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My brother collects old bikes. He found a Tandem bike, with Japanese symbols on the frame, and Royce Union on it. Is Royce Union the name of a bike or parts? If you know any history about this bike, please e-mail me. I'M CLUELESS!!

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My brother collects old bikes. He found a Tandem bike, with Japanese symbols on the frame, and Royce Union on it. Is Royce Union the name of a bike or parts? If you know any history about this bike, please e-mail me. I'M CLUELESS!!

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wanted huffy slingshot deluxe or sears gremlin and rollfast topdrag200 these are all 20x16 musclebikes . Can anyone help thanks john

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I used to have a black,5-speed chopper with a high padded sissy bar back in the early 70s and I would like to find one just like it.Also,how much do these things go for now?I paid $54 for mine brand new in england.Times sure change!!! Thanks

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how much is it worth and igota 197? ross frame with fork and seat for $25 an a girls schwinn frame only 196?$15 schwinn gripper slick $25 negotionable thanks