Schwinn date codes
Raleigh date codes
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I have two 24" wheel Monark Silver Kings. One is skiptooth, one is not. For the non-skiptooth, I have a serial number; for the skiptooth, I will have to dig it out to find the serial number. Is there anyone who can reference the serial number to an approximate year- or at least tell me when Monark dropped the skiptooth chain?
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Found it at a garage sale w/ original tires & plastic seat. Was it worth the $20.00 ??? Any info would be helpful
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Would like to know where to find any information on Monark bike. I have a ladies' 26in. heavy frame bike that has an unusual spring-loaded front wheel suspension. It is rusting and is in poor condition, would like to know if it's worth restoring or if anyone is interested in buying it. thanks
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I have 2 schwinn 10 speeds. Both yellow in excellent condition. Girls is varsity made in Chicago and mens is Letour made in Japan. Anyone have any idea of their worth if anything before I get rid of them. Thanks.
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I have recently found a 1955 Huffy Customliner bicycle in my crawl space. It is in good condition, and I am interested to restoring it to "like new." I have two questions: (1) how do I go about restoring it (advice...) and (2) how much might it be worth? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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i have an old huffy bike from my grandma.i have been restoring it and would like to know more about it. it is a green huffy that has "miss america special" writen on the chain guard. i have been told it is a 1966. but i think i they are wrong. i just wanna know year, and anything else.
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I was just given a Waverly bicycle made by the Indiana Bicycle Company . It has wood rims and cork hadgrips. It has a cottered crank and looks like it would use ballon tires. Does anyone know the approx. age of this bike? Can parts still be found to restore it? Thanks.
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Found JC Higgins girls "jewel tank" with a skirt guard. Wondering how to find out how old it is. Any ideas?
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i have a AMF Hercules 3 speed that was
for our firefighters food and toy drive.
the bike is in near mint condition and
we would like to know the approximate
value as we would like to possibly raffle
it. can anyone help? serial#753447
made in burmingham england
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can anyone tell me the age of this raleigh girls bike?it has a number on the seat post of 3449491,on the rear wheel hub is marked sturmy archer 71 11
it has a brooks leather seat b72.it also has a chrome air pump attached.also what would be the approx.value of this bike?
thank you
bill
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I have a AMF Masterweld SKYRIDER womans bike 1960 or earlier (I only know this by a Greensburg, PA inspection sticker on the rear fender) it is in good condition and I believe to be all original. SN# J85164. Age and/or value, info or any help welcomed , I am new to this. Any offer concidered.Thanx!
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I have a tricycle with a metal tag marked Coleson Bikeworks, Lorain, Ohio.
It has solid rubber tires, extremely heavy duty, and appears very well built. Anyone having any information about this bike (manufacturer, approx. age and cost) please let me know. I think it may be from the late 1940's. I appreciate any information you could give me!
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Have a bunch of stuff I've aquired over the years, and need to make room for a few new aqusitions. Have much to choose from. If I don't have it, I can get it most likely. I happen to work for a bike shop that is full of old school stuff. Thousands ( yes, tousands, i had to sort them all!!) of brakes and levers. Maby ano colors to choose from. Let me know if you need anything, or have come across anything I may want, especially Hutch, JMC, and Mongoose stuff!! Prices reasonable, as I get it direct from the shop I work at, so I can sell at a decent price! BMX RULES!!!
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I have just purchased a Ross Deluxe bicycle. I was going to paint it up and ride it because I thought it looked cool. My girlfriend said it might be worth restoring. I have looked through pages and pages and have found no info about it including year and value.
Anyone with knowledge write me please.
Mel Scott
8480 horn rd.
Gambier, OH 43022
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This summer I purchased a women's Huffy from an older gentleman who says it dates from the 1950's. I can't find the serial numbers anywhere and was wondering if somebody could help me find them or date the bike itself. It's called a "Galaxie" and is bright blue with a white tank that houses wires and a battery pack for a light which is missing. It's in pretty good condition. I've been trying to get the rust off and fix it up to ride. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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looking for late 70's suzuki bmx bike
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Help! I have this little pink
Schwinn Debbie bicycle with 510821
on the head tube. I can't figure
out how old it is. It has the oval
badge. Any ideas?
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Include the tire size, for example "26 x 2.125". It's not
100% accurate, but when used in conjunction with other info,
in can help a lot. Also be sure to check the pictures in
Menotomy's picture database, you'll probably find a similar bike
to use as an example.
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I have found a wooden tricycle that is more like a pedal car in the way it is sat in. It is all wooden except for the axles, pedals and seat supports. The supports for the seat have the only marking which cast iron and has the name "W.S. Reed". I have searched all over and haven't found much, either in the way of tricycle or information or W.S. Reed. If there is any information you could give me no matter how insignificant it would help tremendously. Thank you!
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hey everybody...happy new year!!! I recently found a 26" mens blue schwinn speedster and I think I'll keep it and ride it....3 speed and I am trying to find out any info about them...according to the rear hub, this guy was built 12/68.....I have a large collection of bikes but this guy is different and I like it so any help would be greatly appreciated!!! thanks in advance
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I HAVE A HIS AND HERS BIKE SET HAS SEARS CRUSADER ON THE CHAIN GUARD HAS A TANK FOR BATTERIES FOR LIGHTS ON THE FRONT 26 X 1.75 SIZE TIRES LOOKS KINDA LIKE THE SPACELINER BY SEARS I KNOW THEY ARE OLD BIKES BUT HOW OLD HARD TO FIND INFO ON THIS ONE PLEASE HELP
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Close to 15 years ago i had a bmx redline.it was not chrome. i believe it was nickle plated.
the bottom rear of the frame was "boxed" and not rounded at all. anybody know what i'm talking about? anybody have one? let me know!
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I'm trying to find out the date of a stingray.
The vin no, reads A 23736 and its on the right
rear dogleg. All other parts are dated to a '65
stingray like the Sturmey 3 speed hub and crank
casting. Its a multi-speed frame made to
accept brake calipers. The confusing part is that
1963 and up stingrays had two letters
identifying the date (month and year). This
frame has a blank space where the year
should appear. I've asked numerous people
and nobody is sure whats going on here.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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'65 and up 'Rays had the two letter codes. '63 and '64 were a letter and a number. I'd venture a guess that the month letter code was left off in your stamping as the letter "A" in the second position translates to 1965 (followed by five sequential digits).
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I have a Monarch Silver King, and a JC Higgins with springer front. Both are mens, Monarch is 24" and Higgins is 26". I am new to vintage bicycles, and an trying to find some resources for parts/ restoration of these bikes. Would greatly appreciate any feedback how to identify these bikes, and how to proceed with their preservation.
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bought a ladies bike in rough condition,and it has no identification(i.e. serial #s or name plate). i scoured "evolution...2" and the closest resemblance was a '39 or '40 hawthorne. i compared the frame shape, the sprocket and the chain guard. here's my question: how do i know if the bike should have a rack above the rear fender, a headlight on the front fender, and a hawthorne name plate? i will browse the want ads on this website for more ideas but have been hard pressed to find any pictures of a ladies hawthorne.
thanks!
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There's a picture of a woman's Hawthorne
in the 'vintage bike picture database' section
of this web site. It's a fully loaded ballooner
and should be a big help to you. Click on
'Old maps/Pix' at the top of this page, and then
click on 'Picture database'
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I have a weastern flyer fromthe early 50s I would like to know how to find the true date and mod. I think the stickers say ex super large cro. tank and springer front I also need parts help the springer front set up is gone also would like pics and any history on WFs if you can help e amil me or post here thanks Danno
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Can Anyone identify this bike?
http://www.auctions-fl.com/gifs/jan2499/l047a.jpg
Thanks for your time
JB
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Looks like a Monark
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I have a 1948 B F Goodrich Schwinn. It was in the family and I need to restore it. It was changed a few times. Has new departure hubs persons majestic siren truss rods with crash bars. Did it have a DX style tank and springer fork? Found key lock fork rusted tank and rear rack with it in the attic. Uncle died and no info.Looking for tips and parts. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Handle bar stem has AS like schwinn and has Deluxe pedals Chain guard is the same as the DX. painted flared fenders. Also has built in kickstand like DX.
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i have this old 24" cruzer that i am redoing, it has no head badg and would like to know just what the heck it is searial # W199900 is on the dropout, help me i'm lost. thanx.
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I have a columbia military bicycle manual. It says it is effective on bikes which the serial # (found underneath the crank) is proceded by the letters MF or MG. Is this found on other columbias from the late 30s to 40s or just military bicycles
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I just picked up a Boy's Schwinn Stingray and I can't seem to locate a serial number to check it's year...any help would be appreciated.....
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I recently rescued by bike I had from the late 60"s. It had been in an old barn on our farm. The only markings on it was "Hawthorn" printed out on the chain guard. Its in pretty bad shape. Could anyone tell me if it would be worth fixing it up. Thank you.
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I was given a old Indian Bike, its Black and has fenders on both front and rear wheel. The fenders are the only part of the bike that is rusted(and slighty). Is there any way to found out how old it is, and what it may be worth.
Thanks
Glenda
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Hi all: I found a 1950 Rudge mens bike
in a thrift shop in Las Vegas. It has
DynoHub, is black and had what appeared
to be the original Tires! Oddly, they
still held air, but, in the interest of
safety, I repalced them, but kept the
old ones. AAfter cleaning it up a little
I started to see the beauty of this bike
and have been cleaning it for the last
3 or four days! I looks like a museum
piece (Things dont rust in Vegas) and
it rides like nothing I've ever been on.
It fits a tall man, and I wonder what
it might be worth, Best Regards, Curtis
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I am selling my Grandma's Antique Firestone Speed Cruiser Bicycle. The bike is green and white. It is a 1950's Firestone women's bike, so says my Dad. In the library I looked it up and the book said it is worth $250.00. I had it since I was 9 years old. The bike has both original fenders. My brother put some pictures on the computer for me, if you want, I can e-mail them to you.
I got a new bike this year, for Christmas (I am 11 years old). Please let me know if the bike is the kind you buy.
Lizzy Christian.
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i just aquired an early 60's roadmaster roadrocket girls bike and i need info can anyone help?
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I posted earlier about my weasternflyer I now have some numbers I got these off the bottom of the crank toob there are some small# and some large ones the first too didgets are almost un readable they may be u 1 or01 then there is a- W then 2196 the large#s are below and are 211246 I also have a news boy special that the family dastes to 54 or 53 ser #s 466961660 did this bike orig. have a tank my dad says no it was his little bros. they both have golf ball grips but the news boys handle bars are not swept back as far as the XT SUPER thanks for any help or history on WFs post here or email me.THANKS DANNO
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Can anyone give me info or details of info on a Hercules Balmoral bicycle that i've had for a while. It has a Sturmey Archer gearing system (3-speed).
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Ask under the "English Roadster" topic.
Your Herc is an English bike and they've been
discussed a number of times there. Also check the
archives of that topic.
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I HAVE A METALIC BLUE HUFFY WITH GOOD VIBRATIONS ON CHAIN GUARD. #C82733 26384
ON BOTTOM OF FRAME. IT HAS CARLISLE WHITE WALL TIRES 26+2.125 THE WHITE WALL
HAS CRACKS IN BUT THE TIRES ARE IN GOOD
SHAPE.IF YOUR INTERESTED IN THE TIRES
EMAIL.. DOES THE BIKE HAVE ANY VALUE.
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I have a girls Huffy bike called Sweet Thunder. I believe 70's? Its a 20" and pink and white with plastic fenders. Has a plastic placard on front that says Sweet Thunder #2. Any info on year and value would be great. Thanx!
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HELP! I also need help with the year of my Western Flyer. Even if I could narrow it down I would be happy. It's a tandem with double curved tubes forming the mens front and ladies rear.
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Jan 31st/99
I do have a AMF Saturn bike,from the 40s
metalic green with the handles and saddle white,has a basket in the front.
Can any one help me with the aprox value
of it???
Many thanks
Mauricio.Bogotá Colombia S>A
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I bought this Spiegel Airman in 1949 used from my brother-in-law to pedal papers with. The model # is 51T2577 and the Serial # is A0052882 which is located on the bottom of the pedal crank housing. It has horn tank and dual coil springs and looks similar to the Monark Super Delux. The color is maroon with a creme trim. Does anyone know who made it for Spiegel and in which year. It has been in a garage at a cottage for the last 45-50 years. Thinking about renovation and would appreciate any suggestion or help. Thanks!! Ron
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I found a bike abandoned on the side of the road. It's a little beat up and it says "thunderbolt" on the chain guard...It has littl fake taillights on the back too. Does anyone know what Make this bike is? I have combed all kinds of bike sites and find no reference to a thunderbolt. Any info would be appreciated.
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Columbia made the Thunderbolt
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I have a 1960 Ladies Schwinn World Tourist Extra Light bicycle.It has a white flowered bannana seat regular handle bars and blue in color original paint, tires are 27 by 11/4 inches. any information on year and value would be appreicated Diane
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We acquired a girls Huffy bike from 90 + man's estate.Tire size 24x1.75 fits 24x2.125 rim. Marking on front hub "mark 60", made in USA Patent #3131000. On rear wheel brake Bendix RB2 USA Patent pending. On underseat __ __SONS. Has eagle symbols on tank, areo symbol on carrier. Chrome fenders (front flared). Turquoise/red frame etc. Headlight (dual),bell, mirror. All excellent condition. Can't find serial #,where do you look. Would like to know year and value. thanks
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My grandfather fixed up this bike in the mid 50's. I used the bike in the 70's. It is a solid crome bike with no name plate. It is designed like a Schwinn stingray. All I have is this serial # 5C2477930327445. Can someone please help I.D. this bike!!!
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i found what looks like a boys schwinn by a dumpster. i believe the serial # is DB24347. is this old or what? pease help an amateur
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i found what looks like a boys schwinn by a dumpster. i believe the serial # is DB24347. is this old or what? amateur needs help. thanks for any info.
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I have a solid crome bike that my grandfather fixed up in the mid 50's. I used the bike in the 70's and have now decided to fix it again for my kids. It has no name on it. The only I.D. is a serial # 5C2477930327445. Can someone please tell me what kind of bike I have???
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Sears and JC Higgins made chrome bikes.
Monarch made aluminium bike which looked chrome.
You've got to provide more details, like tire size, etc.
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That looks like a Schwinn serial number.
It decodes to 1966
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I have a bike that my grandfather fixed up in the 50's. The bike was old then. It is a solid crome 20 inch bike. I dont know what the first set of tires were. The serial number 5C2477930327445 is located on the lower back of the frame where the rear wheel goes. If you are sitting on the bike the serial number is on the left. I hope this extra info will help. Thanks!!
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I recently purchased a used Peugeot bicycle in mint condition. I am trying to
figure out what model it is and have not found anything on the web. All the
parts, except the crankset, are made in France and beautifully finished. I would
appreciate any help you could give me in indentifying the bike. It has the
following parts:
Frame- 501 Cromoly 3 tube Garanti construction, fork is 501 and chrome in color,
the frame is burgundy in color and has racing strips, from red to white, on the
top tube and on the seat tube. It has decals similar to an Avoriaz.
Derailleurs- Sachs-Huret Rival
Shifters- Sachs-Huret, friction style
Brakes- Weinmann side pull with a date code of 12/84
Rear hub- Maillard Helicoil-Matic, 12 speeds
Front hub- Maillard
Handle bars and stem- CTA
Crankset- Sugino
Seat post- AIAX, there is no seat clamp, the post has a wedge like a stem
Rims- Mavic C
Weight- about 25lbs
Thank you in advance
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thanks flubber, now how can i determine the model i have and what original equipment came on it. the handlebars,seat,and pedals are not orig.
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I have a chance to obtain a chopper style bike that I think is from the 60's or 70's. It is orange and made by Hercules. Everything is present and original I think except for the front tire. Has bell, mirror, speedo,shifter and book rack on back. Any ideas on age, where produced and value would be greatly appreciated. Please email me. Thanx!
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Sounds like you may have foun something
pretty rare. Hercules made 26" 3-speeds on the same production
line as Raleigh. Maybe they also cooperated in building
Chopper style bikes, too??? Hmmmmmmm!
What do the decals say?
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Hey there-- I've been poking around this site and others over the past few days, trying to figure out what sort of bike I found at the dump.
It's a Sears women's bike, one-speed, coaster brakes, and I can't find any sort of serial number or model name on it anywhere!
The only distinguishing marks are the front badge which says "made in austria for sears roebuck and co." (so I gather it's not made by murray?)
and a triangular decal on the front rod that has a squiggly arrow on it.
It's got white pinstriping on the fenders, and the tires on it now are 26 x 1 3/8, although they actually look a bit narrow for the rims.
The shape of it isn't as stylish as the spaceliners, all the tubes are pretty much straight and don't taper. The chainguard is chrome.
Any ideas? I'm very curious!
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Decals just say Hercules. Nothing stating a model name. Is it an English bike? Or American? It has surface rust but not bad. Any info. is greatly appreciated. Thanx again!
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OLD SCHWINN NEW WORLD, MOUSTACHE HANDLEBARS, 3 SPEED, SPROCKET A.S.& CO. SHIFT LEVER IS ON TOP TUBE. CASSETTE IS FRENCH, SCHWINN SUPERIOR SADDLE, HANK AND FRANK BADGE. SERIAL NUMBER IS PRE SCHWINN NUMBER LIST. HAS RED GLASS REFLECTOR WITH BUBBLE LOOK AND ODOMETER ON FRONT WHEEL VEEDER. EVER SEEN ONE LIKE THIS?
HAVE SAFTICYCLE,LOOKS LIKE CROSS BETWEEN BICYCLE AND CUSHMAN. HAS OLD CAST IRON BRIGGS ENGINE. BADGE READS "SAFTICYCLE" LACROSSE WI. I BELIEVE IT TO BE EARLY 1950'S. EVER HEARD OF THIS ONE AND HAVE ANY IDEAS ON VALUE? THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP.
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Ive recently got a hold of an antique bicycle in very good condition.I am wondering about how much the cycle would be worth if fully restored.Am I just wasting my time or did I really find something great?? Please reply.thanx.
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I have an old Firestone Pilot that unfortunately was painted over with auto primer. I am looking for info about the bike and possibly a picture so that I can restore it to original form.
Thanks in advance,
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My late Father left behind this roadmaster (girls) bike. I would like to
find out its age & value. It is turquois W/Spring fork, headlite, tank W/lightswitch @ luggage rack. Cherry condition (fender chrome has some pitting). Thank you for your time.
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Bought a 26" girls bike. Head badge
"Good Year Wings Deluxe" Looks prewar.
Maybe made by Colson? Has same curved
rack and chain guard I see on many
Colsons. Anybody know anything about
it? Thanks...
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Does anybody know if Mattel made bicycles? I seem to remember having one in the early 70's,aluminum with a polished tank and spring suspension.Thanks for any info you can provide.
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I know Mattel made bikes in the mid-60's. One model was chromed steel with rear shocks, chrome fenders and no tank (Stallion), the other had front and rear shocks, a tank, and chromed steel subframe, but the fenders, tank and upper portion of the frame were painted red (Bronco). I can send pics of these if you'd like. Not sure what Mattel made in the Seventies (if any).
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I am very curious to know if my Falcon Eddie Mercx 10-speed(circa
1976) is worth any more than what I paid for it in 1977. It's in excellent condition, nice blue Reynolds frame w/ Eddie's picture on the fork-tube.It's been a
good friend and I'm curious to know if it's a also a well-to-do friend.
Thanks.
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¡Hi!:
I live in Cordoba, Argentina (South America). I have one old curved bar bike similar to Elgin female, with tank. ¡It's a very good bike!. But, I do not know month and year of fabrication. The engraving numbers are:
SE MOD-502 185
SER. 57473
Please help me. Thank-you for your attention.
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Hey, there's a picture of a 1967 Mattel Stallion
on Menotomy's picture database. There's a link
to the database near the top of this page!
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I would like to know the year of my cycle truck # R 14456. Thank you.
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I know most 10-speeds are about as collectable as the common cold, but I have a Sears Freespirit that must be one of the oldest 10-speeds.
This thing has a comfortable seat and wide fenders over skinny tires. It has touring handlebars that don't turn underneath and they have real grips.
It's blue and in great shape except for one broken brake cable. Is there any way to date a Sears bike? Does anyone know when the name "Freespirit" was first used?
I guess I'm looking for a Sears historian or somebody who knows a bunch of bicycle history.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Howard
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i have goodyear clipper 26" found with dated batterys for horn with july 1947 on them color is lime green & dark green anyone ever heard of this bike or have any info on it please e mail thanks gary
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I just found a amf skyrider. It is pretty rusty but has a really cool chain guard and a solid sproket with holes shaped like stars. I would love to know the age and anything at all & if it is worth restoring. thanks for any help!
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I have a tricycle "Baby Bike" marked Colson Co. , Elyria, Ohio Pat. 6/1/1915
Does anyone have any info on this company?
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I GOT A SEARS BICYCLE THAT I RECEIVED FOR FREE. THE NUMBERS FOR THE BIKE ARE 502-451713-598013. THE COLORS ARE BLUE WITH WHITE STRIPES ON THE FENDERS. NO NAME ON CHAIN GUARD.HAS THE BALLOON WHITE WALL TIRES. IF ANY ONE OR KNOWS SOMEONE WHO CAN HELP ME WITH THE MODEL AND YEAR I WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED ! PLEASE EMAIL ME AT JJTOBEY@JUNO.COM THANKS !
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I HAVE A 12" HERMES BICYCLE APPROXIMATELY LATE 1950'S TO EARLY 1960'S. HOW CAN I FIND MORE INFO ON THIS BIKE?
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I was given an AMF Roadmaster Jr. and I want more info on when it was made!
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i recently found an old chinese red boys 26 inch rollfast with a gas tank! how would i date this??
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i recently found an old chinese red boys 26 inch rollfast with a gas tank! how would i date this??
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i recently found an old chinese red boys 26 inch rollfast with a gas tank! how would i date this??
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I recently bought a Schwinn tandem bicycle at a yard sale. It looks sort of old but I can't tell . Does anyone have any info about it. I have the serial number . GJ815532 . Oh yea, and it is a five speed also. Thanks.
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I have what I think is a Shwinn Flyer its a girls "gas tang" model I need to know
what year it is and if it is really a flyer
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I have a hickory bicycle believed to be an 1891 Elliott Hickory vintage. The front wheel has a diameter of 32 inches and the rear wheel has a diameter of 25 inches. I have surfed the net but not been able to locate anything that looks like this bicycle. I would like to verify the information I have and determine the value.
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I need info please. I have a junior roadmaster 16 inch bicycle. it has plastic flaring over part of the frame like a gas tank. it also has solid tires. sachs the other w.GERMANY.
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I recently bought a schwinn cruiser at a yard sale, and I am trying to determine how old it is, and what it might be worth (if anything). I found two numbers on the bike. The one on the headtube is JU517728, and the one on the bb is W2900D. I hope someone out there can help. Thanks, Eric.
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Can anybody help me find out the year this bike is? I hear that AMF sold-out to RoadMaster sometime in the 1950's is that true.This bike has all three names on it.It has original red paint and white pin strips. Balloon tires,gas tank looking thing,back book rack with three circles on the back with A M F in the circles. One guy offered me 750 dollars for it but I don't know the value of it.
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I just received a bike Im 99% sure is a columbia compax folding bike (the Headbadge is missing)The bike was described as a 1941 JC higgens But I was told that JC didnt make them until 1946. Could someone look in there book on dateing Columbias and tell me the year. I dont want the bike if it is not a 1941 and I have 3 days to let them know if Im returning it.The serial # is K161930. Thanks
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Just to let you know of what seems to be a work-in-progress. A web-site devoted to vintage bicycle pictures at http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Park/4823/HOMEPAGE.html
Enjoy
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My mom has a Bianch bike and was looking
or a tire.25".I think the bike is over 30
years old.Any info about the bike would
help.
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hi,
I've got this bike. It's a 20" folding bike and I know almost nothing about it. Please take a look at
http://home.earthlink.net/~bigwaveddave/sicur.html and please let me know if you have
any info at all. Forward this to anyone who you think might know something about the bike.
thanks alot!
dave
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I have a black & white-quite nice
aesthetically Schwinn Hornet and I'm
curious as to what years these were
manufactured. It has full fenders,
black with white pinstripes. It is
single speed with coaster breaks.
The rims are white. It's in good shape
and I still ride it occasionally.
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I am hoping someone can help me out in figuring out how old this raleigh i have is, i have checked out serial number lists and just become confused. Someone from a local bike shop thought maybe it was a 1952 or 53 model, but the serial number sequences don't seem to match that estimation. Anyway, it it a green bike with white or cream fenders with a serial number BY 42360 or perhaps its BY 42580 i can't see it too well bc someone did a nasty repaint of this bike... the bike has 28" x 1 3/4" (with the letters WO after the size) Dunlop wheels with sturmy archer hubs that have drum brakes. The only numbering on the hub that i can see is a 32 on the outside of the brake casing. It's a three speed. I am wondering for interest sake when is was made, but also i am trying to find out its value bc i am considering parting with it. I rode it around last summer, but it's a very tall bike, lollol. Any help would be appreciated :-)
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My wife and I received a pair of his/hers CCM Imperial Mark II bicycles as wedding gifts. We would like to contact CCM, and find out more
about the history of these bikes, in particular the Model Year. Could anyone please help?
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I was given an "apparently" old Ross Compact 5 speed bicycle. The front plate reads "Allentown, PA". It is light blue with white trim, has an attached wire basket, front and rear fenders, and a black quilted leather saddle. Any idea how old this might be? Where would I find any ID or serial numbers on the bike? Any help is much appreciated!
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I HAVE A BIKE WITH THE NAME "CUSSINS" ON IT . IT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. CAN ANYONE TELL ME AGE AND VALUE OF THIS?
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I have found a few vintage/classic bicycles in our old garage. Here are some of the names I can find Western Flyer,Huffy Impalla, and i believe a Schwinn Phantom. Others were a Huffy with a bannana seat, u-shaped handle bars,and a small front tire. And two tricycles one with the letters H T on the back step and the other has no clue, but i do know that the trikes were my father-inlaw's when he was a child putting them in the late 40's or early 50's. If anyone can possibly help put a date and name on these bikes I would truely appreciate it. Thanks!
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I have a Ross 26 inch 5 speed boys
bike with chrome fenders. It's yellow
and in excellent condition. I am impressed
by the quality. Can anybody tell me
anything about Ross bicycles?
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Does anyone know where I can find out about
Sears' brands like J. C. Higgins and Ted
Williams? I know that Sears had stuff made
for them all over the world. Can anybody make
sense of this mess?
Howard
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Has anyone ever heard of an Indian Princess Bicycle? It seems to have been made by the motorcycle manufacturer. The emblem on the front tube has an Indian Princess on it and "Indian" written in the manner as the motorbike. I have photographs if this will help anyone who thinks they may have info. Thank you!
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Look under the 'English Roadster' topic and it's
archives. They are discussed in there.
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I'm just starting to collect and have a Columbia woman's bicycle. It's missing a chain gaurd. How can I determine the age? By patent?
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I have a Three Star Deluxe Woman's Columbia, Westfield bicycle, I am missing the chain gaurd if there was one. How can determine the year of this bike? The US Patent # is 2434423
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I am restoring some old stingrays and would like to know a good way to get rust off of crome.
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I hope someone can help answer this. I have an old childs bike which has a v-belt drive instead of a chain, there is a picture of a bike exactly like mine on page 217 of "evolution of the bicycle vol.2"book,middle of page. this book says it is from the 30's but I belive it is more like late 40's or 50's. Does anyone know who made these bikes and when? Mine was orig. metallic orange in color and has hard rubber tires (Goodyear). Can anybody answer these questions? Thanks!
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I was wondering what anyone knows about a J.C.Higgins bike I found. It was Blue, and had a white tank, its a 24" girls bike.
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I have figured there is four versions of the 1950's Ross Super Deluxe:the early 1950's 26 x 2.125 and 24 x 2.125, and the late 1950's 26 x 1.75 and 24 x 1.75.
lois
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I found, what looks to be, a very old Shelby "Flying Cloud" bicycle. Who can I call to determine if the bike is worth restoring?
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I am trying to find out what kind of bicycle I have got and how much its worth!!!!! It is a bicycle brought from japan during world war 2 , it is a union deluxe , k.w.i cycle made by kawai co. ltd. it has drum brakes on back wheel, headlight run off of generator from front wheel , battery horn and a finger pushed horn .
CAN ANYONE HELP!!!!!!
Please E-Mail me at flatfoot @planetc.com
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I found an old Schwinn bicycle in an
old barn. On the chain guard, the words
"Schwinn Racer" were written. It has a
serial number of: AGO36781. It has
26 inch tires that say Schwinn on them,
and the seat has an "S" printed on the
top. The bicycle is red with a blue and
white seat. I'm not sure how old this
bicycle is and am looking for general
information about this bike. Please
feel free to e-mail us with responses.
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Hi. Has anybody any info on the model 38 Pixie motor for bicycles? 11/2 h.p.and could fit a multitude of bikes. Chain driven, could fit to C.C.M.- Hercules hub, type coaster brake thru an adapter.
Also fit on Musselman Bendix, New Departure and Perry coaster brake hubs.
Fuel supplied thru an AMAL carburator. Displacement 38.6cc (2-1/3 cubic inches). Two speed transmission, gearchange operated by a Bowden Control.
I own one of the original prototypes of this engine for bicycles. Age~ 1930'-1940's. Please help, I'd like to restore it.
Ray
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Have Rollfast break down bike. 20 inch wheels very good condition. What is it and what is it worth.
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I have recently purchased a red and white Shelby on the motor it says O & R Engines, Inc. 3340 Emerly Street LA CA CRLINE - can you tell me anything about these bikes - ages - restore or not - where can I get more info.? Thanks for your help
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I recently was given an old Schwinn for my tinkering pleasure, and have NO idea how old it is, or what model. It's in pretty rough shape, but solid, so I'd like to know whether it would be better to just "fix it up" for my own use, or try to restore it for resale. Here is the sketchy description: It's a boy's bike, with what I'd have to call a three-bar top tube, 26-inch tires, springer, front disc brake, schwinn name plate with (I beleive) a train and airplane on it, black and white paint. I have no idea whether the handlebars are original, it's missing its seat, and someone added ten-speed componentry to it (without modifying the frame). Can anyone help me, or tell me where to get information? I don't see it pictured anywhere on-line.
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26x13/4 tires,green and white, chrome
fenders, left front hand brake, Bendix
automatic 2 speed on left rear dropout,
serial number BE****** on left rear dropout. Any ideas about the value?
Thanks for any help.
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Can anyone help me identify this girl's
bike I just aquired. It is a Schwinn
Breeze, serial number 'JH121559'.
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the Schwinn I asked about earlier does NOT have a "triple top tube" sorry. It's only a single. Where would I most likely find a serial number? I've looked it over semi-closely.
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the Schwinn I asked about earlier does NOT have a "triple top tube" sorry. It's only a single. Where would I most likely find a serial number? I've looked it over semi-closely.
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was given old bike in great condition ,but name plate is missing .Ser.#51445910 also 915066 It looks to be from the 40,s orig.blue,w.w baloon tires 26"ladies back part of frame is bolted together Please help out
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I have a Schwinn-Henderson bicycle which was bought for me in 1948. Through many years of moves, vandalizm and neglect, it is now in very bad condition. I have come to my senses and want to restore it. I do not have the tools nor the talent to do this. Is there anyone in the Orlando or Knoxville areas who does this kind of work? I do not want this done for show purposes but do want a first class job. My grandchildren and I just want to ride it.
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ive got a schwinn speedster no.dp561624
what year is this bike?1972
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I have a bicycle with wooden rims and
a shaft drive system with beveled gears
at the rear wheel. The handle grips
are wodden and the seat is leather with
an opening in the center. Where do I
find tires for the bike?
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I've got a near mint AMF Shelby Flying Cloud. Mostly chrome with turquoise, seat is turquoise with silver piping. All original, stored in a garage up on blocks as an excercise bike for over 25 years... or more. But I have no idea how old or what it's worth. The only thing wrong is dual/bikini like clear plastic lens of tank's headlight is missing. Anyone help? Email me at tuneharvest@rmci.net - Thanks.
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I recently picked up a Hawthorne Bike. I don't know much about it other then it's blue, says HAWTHORNE verticaly on the post under the seat, and it has a special looking front fender sort of comes up to a point with a chrome ball on the end.
Any help on the age and value of it would be helpfull.
Please reply via email to: kb0ndi@qsl.net
Thank You,
kb0ndi
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I have a schwinn Panther...Original orange paint
good chrome, but I am not sure what year it is
from or what it is worth. Can anybody Help?
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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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I have a Olympique 10 speed and was wondering if anyone can help me. It has Tour De France stickers, and I know it was made in France, am looking for replacement parts and any info I can get on this type of bike
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The boy down the street was given his first Schwinn. I looked at the cerial number and I could not date it. It reads, 1G001962 or maybe LG001962. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I recently purchased a balloon tire bike from a garage sale. The accesories on it are all schwinn, tires, handle grips, seat, and the chain guard says "Flight Liner" . These are the numbers off it. 502 46602 485810 any help identifying it and determining its value would be appreciated. Please e-mail me with any info you may have.
Thanks
Matt
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My Dad talks of having a "victory bike" which he had. He says they were called that because they were made either during or immediately after WWII. Was this term used for a style of bike or a brand name? If a style, can you offer brands / models of "victory bikes?"
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I have an old tandem bicycle(cruiser style) but it has no name plate and I would like to know what make and year it is. Can you give leads to pics of old tandems?
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I recently bought what was described as a 1942 hyawatha. How do I confirm the date of manufacture?
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"Any" info on CANNONBALL TRIPPLETT (3-seater) bicycles
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found a frame in the trash, serial# is
1858036, on left rear drop-out. Color is
green/creme. cantilever style frame.
any clues as to how to date it?
Thanks, Geoff
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I buy old bikes and parts and related items. I am a very serrious buyer but I do not give free appraisals, so contact me with a price in the first letter. Thanks pg
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trying to find out the year of my 16" Schwinn, but my vin #'s are as follows; ALAU. What is this ?
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I have aquired an old Columbia tandem in rough condition. is it worth restoring and where can I get info on parts,age and values.
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I have recently begun restoring a J.C. Higgins bike I had found. I know that J.C. Higgins was the brand name of Sears, before it was actually Sears, but I have no idea how to date it or how much or if its worth anything. It is a girls bike 26", blue, white tank, head light, schwinn seat, everything is on it except, the front wheel is a 24", CAN ANYONE HELP ME?
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I would like to find out more about my bike in so so condition. Red in color seat on back handle grips . It is all there but needs a little work.
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hi my name is tom and im tryiny to find out the value of 2 bicycles that i have had for a few years now. they are both 20" bikes one is a royce union and the other is a derby imguessing there at least 15 to 25 years old i would be thankful for any help you could give and please e mail me with the information. thank you . tom
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I HAVE A AMF ROADMASTER THREE WHEEL BIKE WITH BENDIX BRAKE ON ONE REAR WHEEL LUGGAGE RACK BETWEEN THE WHEELS IT IS BUILT ON A GIRLS FRAME IS THIS BIKE OLD AND WHERE IS THE SERIAL NO. LOCATED...ALSO WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ANYONE ELSE THAT HAS THREE WHEEL BIKES PLEASE GIVE ANSWER TO MY AOL ADDRESS THANKS
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I've found an old Rudge and was wondering if anyone could date the bike and its rarity. The serial #AL 67714. Bike details: bowed top tube, seat stay is bolted rather than welded to chain stay and seat tube, headbadge has logo depicting a hand, attached to handlebar is chrome R signifying Rudge, Handle bar grips are made by John Bull of England, Seat is a Dunlop M15 it's made of rubber with 3 springs. Thanks. Til future days.
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i won't to sale my bike for $100.00. it is a huffy . i
had it for to two months. so if any information leave a
message on the board.
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I have a phillips-birmingham bicycle purchased at a year sale. What is the history of this company?
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i found an old raleigh girls bike at a yard sale. it's blue in color, has 20" x 1 3/8" tires, serial # 701462 on seat stem, the rear hub has "Sturmey/Archer" SC 73 4, u-shaped handlebars, "RALEIGH MOUNTIE" on the chain guard, and a Raleigh nameplate that says "Made In Nottingham England". I would like to find out the year it was made so I can restore it. Any information would be helpful. Thanks
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I picked up a Schwinn Varsity 10 speed. I can't find a seriel number but it says Berkely Bicycle & toy near the pedals. can anybody let me know how old it is? It has a 1950's look. Thanks.
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I picked up a Schwinn Varsity 10 speed. I can't find a seriel number but it says Berkely Bicycle & toy near the pedals. can anybody let me know how old it is? It has a 1950's look. Thanks.
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There should be a serial number on the left rear axle hanger or on the headtube under the badge (near the bottom of the tube). Find it (you might have to move the fender braces) and get back with with us here -- we'll tell you the date it was built (or you can look it up via the Schwinn date link at the top of this page.
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Picked up a Schwinn Stingray 2 at a garage sale, serial #CQ507000. Red and yellow color combination, appears to be all original. Boys 20", coaster brakes, no slik on rear. Any info. on age or value? It is in very good condition.
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I buy old bikes and parts and related items. I am a very serrious buyer but I do not give free appraisals, so contact me with a price in the first letter. Thanks pg
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I have a Schwinn Cycle Truck and would like to know the age and approximate value, as we are interested in selling it. The serial # is B05351, it is a men's bike, all original parts. The head badge says "Schwinn Cycle Truck - Arnold Schwinn". The front fender is flared, front tire is 20 x 2.125 rear tire is 26 x 2.125. On the leather seat it says #6-60 Mesinger, Patent 11/18/1928. It has the lower bracket for the large basket, but the basket is not on the bike. It has the thick heavy duty spokes on the tires. It has been painted once, and is in very good condition. Just a little rust on the springs under the seat. Any ideas how much it is worth, or it's age? Thanks.
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Thanks to the serial codes posted by Kath, I was finally able to determine the age of my "new" bike. Now I would like to find out the model. It's a really cool 1952 Schwinn girls bike with a built-in horn, headlight, front disc brake, and key in lock just below the handlebars. It also has a speedometer/odometer (CADET) made by Stewart Warner. The front disc brake says Arnold Schwinn Co Chicago USA. The serial # is F81504. Can anyone help me ID this bike? Please email as well as post. Thanks!
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If you are trying to identify a bike, you can't provide too much information. List all words and numbers that are stamped, decaled, or painted on the bike.
Look at pedals, seats, grips, brakes, frame, badge, and chain guard. Mention the number of speeds, type and brand of brakes, colors, springs, tank, carrier, lights and even reflectors.
Tire size, frame size, and even the shape of the head badge are good clues. A bike is worth what someone is willing to pay. Anything else is just a guess.
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Can anyone tell me where serial numbers for Schwinn Tandems are located? I have looked under both sprocket housings and in several other locations to no avail.
Thanks,
Artie
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Can anyone enlighten me as to where the serial number can be found on a Schwinn Tandem? I have looked under both sprocket housings and in a number of other areas to no avail. The bike has several coats of paint so serial may be obscured.
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Mint 26 inch Hawthorne 5speed, automotive style gear shifter,factory double white walls, #D442711 what years were these produced and are they worth anything? Thanx Steve
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Artie,
Look at the bottom of the head tube under the badge.
If it isn't there, check the rear fork just ahead of the axle.
Howard
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Recently I found an old schwinn flying star. I have been fixing it up and once I repaint it it will be in great condition. I just want to know the estimated value of it and where I can get replacement parts.
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I got this vintage bicycle at a yard sale, stars in sprocket gas tank with button jet headlight red very clean and cool design looks like 50's. What do i have? year? value? thanks ham
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I'm trying to help my grandfather identify a bike he has. The front tag on the bike says Chicago Cycle Supply Co and the word Liberty. It has red Schwinn stickers about one inch in size, one below the seat and the other on the chain guard. The tire size is 26x2.125. There is a large spring in front of the handlebars and a headlight built into the front fender. I found a patent # near the lt rear axle 1911461-2167551. My grandfather thinks it is from the 1920-30's. I'm not sure it's that old, but I don't know much about these things. We couldn't find any other numbers or labels on the bike. It's in decent shape with very little rust, so it's doubtful that any other information was worn off of it.
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This is a beautiful bike that was hardly ridden in its day- as evidenced by origianl brake shoes. This bike has beautiful forks and a front fender that comes to a point. The serial number is A01560 and is located on the bottom bracket. The bottom braket has a oil port with a cute little chrome sprung cap. I have no idea how much this bike is worth but I would like to sell it or perhaps restore it. I race bikes and am not really into these old ones, but htis one caught my attention because of its quality. The original decals are all present so could be replicated, but the bike is oxidized quite a bit.
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I recently acquired two Monark bicycles and would like to know their ages and possible restoration possibilities. One is a ladies; Model 4319 Serial 40604654 and the other is a mens; Model 3306 Serial A0297357. Both have rust and rotten tires. Is it possible to restore them with as close as possible original parts or redo the ones that are there? Thanks.
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I have a Schwinn mens cruiser-type bike,
#F867920 (1952?). It has been repainted,
but has chrome fenders, 3spd SA and hand
brakes (all marked schwinn-approved). It
has a forged fork, but has a springer
bracket under the hs nut. Is there a way
to tell what model I have, what it should
look like, and what features (like fork,
rack, color schemes, etc) that it should have? are old
Schwinn catalogs posted anywhere on the web?
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Would appreciate it if anyone can tell me if the Bendix 2sp and Rollfast speedometer are original equipement on this bike. Also,where I can buy parts and how much it might be worth. thanks very much
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I have more information to add to my message from 6-22-99. We found a serial number on the bottom bracket hanger. It is I65560. Also, I've been looking around the web. The closest I've come to identifying it, is a Schwinn B-6. I think that's it. The fenders are painted not chrome. It's a girls bike - green & white. Do you think I've identified it correctly? If not sure, what other kinds could it be?
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I recently picked up a bicycle made by the miami cycle co. it is called a standard. it has wood wheels and a unique looking tank that is kind of boxed and the front end opens like a storage area. can anyone tell me anything about this bike? like age or if it is worth keeping, restoring, etc.
thanks
joe
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I have a bike pedal that says on the endcap" Meteor 3 Meteor". The words "Meteor" are in half circles at the top and bottom of the cap with the 3 in the middle. Is this a company that made only pedals and if so what bike companies did they supply?. What years would they have been in business? Could the pedal be for a specific bike company? Any information regarding this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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I just purchased a Firestone womens model.Headbadge says Firestone(top) and
Pilot (bottom)
Numbering on crank bracket are:
9A4
179-6-21X2
11 8 79
Can anyone help me id this neat old piece? No fenders or tank . Curved seatpost,incorrect seat.Skip tooth chain.Tires hold air , bike is rideable.
Someone painted the whole thing black with a Wagner power roller.
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I found this bike in an old barn. I have never heard of Reading bicycles before. The seat is made of leather. It isn't in that bad of shape. Has anyone ever heard of these and could you give me a year it is from? Are they rare? Highly desired? Thanks for any info!!
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I have an onld sears elain bike which my mom bought at a yard sale for $10, we have had it for about 12 years, and put new tires and tubes in, It says elain on a metal peice under the top bar, and on the fork it has four stars..nothing on the chain guard. it has a light, a seat with springs inder it and a basket, a rack on the back, and also a bell any idea what year, and how much its worth. e-mail me please with any info. thanks a lot, Tobey
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I have schwinn sting ray and would like
to know what year it is. the serial #
is nr562981.
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A friend has an old Schwinn that we would like to determine the date/value of. Can you tell me where to look for a serial number?
Please e-mail me at above address
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Hey dudes, look right at the top of this page,
there are links taht say "Schwinn Serial Numbers" and "Raleigh Serial Numbers".....
You can figure the year out yourself.
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1936 A-5429 through A-266083
1937 B-5000 through B195407
1938 C-5000 through C-130896
1939 D-5000 through D-156044
1940 E-5000 through E-168879
1941 F-5000 through F-213132 and G-5000 through G-17433
1942 G-17434 through G-112858
1943 G-112859 through G-195135
1944 G-195136 through G200000 and W-5001A through W-85244A
1945 J-5000 through J-114781
1946 K-5000 through K-256116
1947 L-5001 through L-313474
1948 M-5001 through M-345445
1949 M-345446 through M525640
1950 N-5000 through N-59606 and R-5000 through R-182877
1951 R-200000 through R-539588
1952 R-659514 through R-804246
1953 R-804247 through R-855423 and W-5000 through W-217999(?)
1954 W-21800 through W-376443
1955 A-5000 through A-197956
1956 C-5001 through C-105020
1957 C-105021 through C-288230
1958 D-5125 through D-199613
1959 E-5000 through E-273125
1960 H-5000 through H-259120
1961 K-5000 through K-205465
1962 L-205466 through L-425743
1963 M-425744 thru M-617828 and N-617829 thru N-624001 and N-5000 thru
N-26183
1964 N-26184 through N-370693
1965 N-375000 through N-817898
1966 R-100000 through R-464982
1967 R-464982 through R-842814
1968 R-842814 through R987209 and S-5000 through S-331191
1969 S-331193 through S-767191
1970 S-767191 through S-950093 and W-5000 through W-242733
1971 W-242733 through W-752146
1972 W-752146 through W-803303
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I have a bicycle that I acquired and it has 26X1.75 tires and I believe it was made in the 50's. It is red with white pinstrips and on the chain guard it says J.C. Higgins. It has fenders and on the front is a headlamp, and a rack over the back fender. The bike is fair condition and if you have any info on it please let me know. I would appreciate any help.
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I have a AMC large Girls Bike Its All crome with crome fenders and a Green gas tank/ chain gaurd and rear book rack
The gas tank has 2 head lights and the book rack has a
tail light with a switch in it I cant seem to locate and serial # on the bike
it has a Swift rear Hub coster brake. and the gas tank has a light switch
and a button for a horn in it. can some on help me find out what year this bike is
and its worth thanks Grant- Please e-mail to sexmacheen@hotmail.com
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I'm trying to date my vintage Raliegh & have tried both methods suggested on this site. Under the Sturmey-Archer hub (model AW)it says "three speed" but no date code. Under the seat lug is the
frame code "RAA 07708." Thanks for any help you can give!
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I am trying to locate a SN on an old bike. The only number on the rear drop out is 1224 (left side) & 1222 (right side) Any ideas about these? the are located on the inside. Help!!
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I'm looking for info on a Higgins bicycle. It has a license plate that gives a date of 61-62 for Lincoln, NE
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Still looking for any info on the codes stamped on my rear drop (see message 2 above). Added my email address. Wanting to restore my old bike and trying to find anyone with knowledge. Thanks!
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At the risk of sounding heretical, I
like to equip old European road bicycles
with used Japanese derailleurs. My 1980
Peugeot PKN-10E, with its SunTour rear
and Shimano front derailleurs, offers
European road manners and Japanese
gear-change precision.
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I have what I think is a Hercules touring or road bike for the 40's. It is in rough condition and I am unable to fully read the
serial number. It has a 3 spd. internal hub w/oil port and a 3 pc. crank assembly. Any ideas as to what I have?
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I just acquired an Dvans Colson female bike. It is a tanker with a rear carrier. The original paint scheme is silver with red on the sides. Fenders are square. I am looking for possible dates for the bike. I am also looking for a male frame and any other goodies that may have been on the bike. I am also wondering if it is a balloon tire bike or a middleweight. The numbers on the frame are FO 74451 G26. Any or all help would be appreciated.
John
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Im looking for [decals, rivets and parts .for: a Rollfast hopalong Cassidy girls 16" bike I need the rivets, Decals,pedals , handle bar grips, black / white streamers, spokes and a seat, or someone who restores seats Thanks TIM
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I am trying to help my boss determine the age of a bike that he has. He got this info off of it over the weekend. Arnold Schwinn, The World, S28563. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Providing the serial number helps a lot. You can
use the serail number charts near the top of this page. BUT also include
tire size (ex: 26 x 1.175, or 20 x 2.125, etc.) That also helps narrow
down a date range if the serial number doesn't help. And Schwinn's pre-1948
serial number records were lost in a fire, so a pre-48 Schwinn serial number doesn't
help much.
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I have an old bike I am trying to identify. The headtube badge says ACE with Arnold Schwinn under it w/ a twin engine airplane logo. It has a skip tooth chain and New Departure Model D hubs. The serial number on the bottom bracket shell is F94023.
Any hints would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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I have a Shwinn Spitfire with G175947
stamped on the crankset,what year is it?Also the kickstand bolts on if that
helps.
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i have an old bike i can't identify. it appears to be 50's vintage.the only name on the bike i've found is rapid rickshaw on one side of the tanks.the frame on the bike is chrome.any info would be appreciated,thanks martyk45@aol.com
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My sister recently found a huffy 3 sea trails bike and thought she would paint it and plant flowers in its baskets. I thought I should check to see if this was a smart thing for her to do. Can anyone tell me the age of this bike and whether it is worth anything? Thanks for your help.
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The Huffy Sea Trails bikes are basically
bottom-of-the-line 3 speed bikes. I see
them in the trash a lot and usually pass them
by or pick them up & give 'em to people I know
who want a bike. The ones I see are from the
80's and they are basically typical el-cheapo
bikes.
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I have not been able to date this bike. I looked for a serial number in the areas suggested in the archives, to no avail. This bike has a shop sticker of the store that originally sold it. The phone number is alpha-numeric. Makes me wonder about the date of the bike. If anyone has a suggestion please feel free. :)
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my parents bought me my bike sometime in the late 50's, but i would like to determine the age. can i find out through the serial number? also, i am interested in restoring my bike to original, ie. paint, decals, etc.. can someone help with finding the info. i need??
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I ahve one with rear drop-outs and skip link chain I don't know what year it is. Does anyone know how to figure it out?
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I have a Rollfast Tandem serial # 6526
I also need a 26 inch back rim, standard and 2 26X1.75 whitewall tires and tubes. Can anyone tell me the year this was built and where I can buy these tires? I would like to restore to original condition. Thank you, Glen
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I HAVE A SCHWINN BIKE PLEASE HELP ME TO FIND SERIAL # AND MORE INFORMATION ON BIKE ,PARTS ,VALUE ,
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I'm trying to figure out an approximate age of an (b)Headstrom bike. I could not find any serial numbers on it. It is pink and a 12"? It has a foot peddal brake that attaches to the right side of the front down tube. It has lever arms that eventually reach the rear tire were it presses on the tire to stop the bike . The tires are solid rubber (no tube). I can not read the name on the tires because of extreme wear.
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How do I find out what year my Schwinn stigray is?
p.s. thanks for the help
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Click on "Schwinn Date Codes" near the top of this page.
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A friend of mine was recently given an
old bicycle with the name "matchless" on
it. It was made in chicago and has wooden
rims. It is in very good shape. Can anyone
help me with an ID on the thing?
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Im looking for any information about bikes with wooden rims. i.e. dates, brands, age, etc.
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To all you hot shots out there who`s only reply is SEE TOP OF PAGE save it.
Those numbers as helpful as they are don`t tell the novice where to look
or if the numbers are in series.Maybe
a notation could be added like at the back of the bike 1963-1964 has letter
[month] and number [year] 1965-1969 has
double letter [month\year] 1970 1983 serial numbers moved to the front.this is a great site aimed at helping others
who are not so knowledgeable lets not forget why we come here.
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1950's(?). I am interested in restoring this bike to "rideable" condition. Paint's good, but chrome fenders/accessories need work. Any information on parts for this bike? Thanks.
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I have a girls bike all it says is
stelber on the tank,seat post,and front emblem. it's green + white, needs
total resto. rear tire not orig. has
headlight,frt. spring loaded rack,rear rack,single speed.any info would be good , thank you,bill.
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I picked up an old J.C. Higgins bike and would like to know what year it is. Tire size is 24X2.125
Serial # 204464 Model #50245480. Is there a Web site with information and pictures to help? Thanks & happy riding.
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I recently acquired a red Schwinn Phantom,serial# B94617. The bike is in good condition with about 90% paint and nearly original with the exception of the seat. I also need a headlight and tailight lens. What year is this bike and aproxamately what is it worth,both in this condition and restored.
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looking for parts and approx value. 5 speed stingray fastback. #JL546563 with a #1776 on the schwinn front tag. thanks for the help.
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I recently bought a used Motobecane 10-speed here in Chicago. There is no model name on the frame, just "Motobecane Made in France", and a Motebecane logo plate (gold/red/black) on the front post. I'm guessing it's mid-70s. How can I determine the year? model name? worth?
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Friends, hoping for your help: I'm trying to identify maker and age of a quite light 24" frame with very intricate lugs, please let me know what info would be most helpful to provide. I'm thinking: lug description, frame size, fork description, dropouts and braze-on descriptions, bottom bracket threads (English), any stamped-on numbers etc. It was repainted, maybe even rechromed, and I have a hunch none of the components necessarily are original. Hunch is probably '60's to early '70's, maybe Dawes?? or Raleigh?? Muchas gracias!!! Reid
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who makes it?
what year is it?
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who makes it?
what year is it?
half bike half skateboard
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I recently aquired a bicycle and would like to know more about its origin. The bike is labeled Foremost on the chain gaurd and light,is a 26',has dual light ,is light blue,sweep back handlebars. The chrome is a good and the over all condition is good. Please e-mail any info you can offer is gratly appreciated.
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The nameplate is gone on this bicycle but is has Skybolt x-66 on the chain guard. Does anyone know make, age, value etc.? I can't find a serial number.
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I have a friend who owns a Columbia Sterling Ladies Bicylce.
We have been unable to find any information on this bike
in any of my antique bicylce books. Could anyone tell
us the year of this bicycle. We can't seem to find a date
on the bicycle either.
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Test your knowledge! Can you guess the year and type of bike this serial number belongs to
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I have 2 bicycles I brought over from Germany. The men's bike was bought in 1938 and needs the rear hub fixed, the lady's bike ( I don't know how old it is ) seems to be about the same age and runs well. They're both black ( I might be able to get pictures later ); the lady's bike has a lock in the rear wheel hub. Any ideas on what they might be worth? Anybody even interested in buying them? THANKS !
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I have a sears bicycle but I don't know what type it is or the year. The back fender says bleumel's lightweight, made in England.It is green. It is from the 50's 60's or 70's. If anyone has any information I would appreciate it.
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I have a sears bicycle but I don't know what type it is or the year. The back fender says bleumel's lightweight, made in England.It is green and it is a 3 speed bike. It is from the 50's 60's or 70's. If anyone has any information I would appreciate it.
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I recently bought a vintage raleigh bicycle and hope to restore it as soon as possible. It is in almost perfect condition but what I want to know is if there is a chain guard is required as my bicycle has none. I think the bicycle dates from the early to mid fifties. Any feedback would be extreamly greatful.
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Your Raleigh SHOULD have a chainguard. The question is, would it
be the 'hockey stick' style or the 'enclosed' style. Knowing the age of the bike would
help, and that's easy. Look at the rear hub. There will be a 2 digit date code there.
Then, once you know the date, ask your chainguard question under Menotomy's 'English Roadster' topic.
The experts there will tell you which kind of chainguard it had, and I'm sure someone will have one to sell to you, too.
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I just recently aquired a Huffy Durasport 10 speed bike and was wondering would anyone know the age and dependability of this bike. If you need a serial number to it I can look for one.
Thanks,
RG
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IM TRYING TO FIND OUT THE YEAR OF MY SCHWINN FRAME. THE SERIAL NUMBER IS KC24353 LOCATED ON THE DROP-OUT. THERE ARE A FEW LETTERS ON THE CRANK HOUSING "LSM" AND "WPD" I ALSO NOTICED WHAT APPEARS TO BE MOONS OR TEETH STAMPED ON THE CRANK HOUSING. ALSO I NOTICED A NUMBER 7 ON THE DROP-OUT BELOW THE SERIAL NUM. "L77" ON THE OTHER DROP-OUT. AND "L222" ON THE INSIDE OUT THE DROP-OUT. I HOPE THATS ENOUGH INFO!!!!
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Use the number from the left rear dropout (KC....) and USE THE SCHWINN DATE CHART AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE
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I havea old bike made by cenrtal cycle manufaturing ind. the bike is called the ben hur i can send a pic if needed
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I havea old bike made by cenrtal cycle manufaturing ind. the bike is called the ben hur i can send a pic if needed
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I have an old Traveler that I am trying to date. The serial number is K022684 (6 digits not 5 as in 1953 K codes). I cant quite make sense of this using the Schwinn date codes above. My guess is that its November 1960. The Traveler name is on the chain gaurd, not the down tube like the later ones. It has a three speed hub but I don't think it is Sturmey Archer. The shifter is different and the hub says Austria on it.
Any opinions on date of bike and manufacturer of hub?
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Have old schwinn. Would like inform on how old it is. Rim of rear wheel says RICIDA made in France. Front rim saysDunlop Special Light Made in England. It has front derailer "simplex Breveate" Front axle has round circle with AS in it. Ddon't even know where to look for a serial #. Anyone help me?
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I recently bought a Wards Hawthorn here for £30 and want to do a decent job restoring it. I think it is late'40s early '50s but need to know original colours etc. It looks like it may have been royal blue with turquoise scallops on the tank and rims. Is this likely? Also can I get new chains etc. And finaly whatabout the things running from font hub to headset? What are they? How do you get the flipping headset undone?!!!
Thanks alll the way from the Uk!
Ed
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Just bought a Mercury bike made by Huffy. Can aneyone tell me what year it could be.
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WOW this is a 1880s rare bike you can't beleave the info i getting on this bike if you collect old bike this is a must see bike i have put the address to see this bike http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140662310
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The bike is 10 speed and from around 1970. Does anyone know the exact date of this bike?
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I have an old Columbia womens bike which I found in my father's shed. It has an emblem on the front fender which states "75th Anniversary edition. It has 26" ballon wheels. Any idea how old it is? It looks like something they made in the 50's.
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Hi There,
I recently picked up a Gamble's Hiawatha(neck tag), tire size 24x2.125, with a 14" distance from crank to seat. The neck tag has a groovey streamlined train on it. Any idea what year, and where I might find further info? Paint is there w/ a little rust, has truss rod in front. . .
Thanks
Jim
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I have a Schwinn Super Le Tour 12.2 that
I bought used about 10 years ago. Now, I
am looking for any information about this
particular model would be helpful. I found
the serial number: K(?)6(?)28146. What
years was this model produced and is the
bike worth anything all clean and fixed
up? (actually, it's on the poor side of
fair, but that's from years of neglect.
I'm sure it can be cleaned up...)
thanx!!
:jeremy
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Hi,
I purchased a small girls Lupetta Bicycle at an antique auction a few years back, and I am interested inb restoring it. I would like to find out anything I can about the bicycle I can. It has small europeon rims, the chrome plating is poor conditiond. It has no cables, instead it has chrome rods that operate the side pull braking system. I believe it to be fairly old, because it has bakelite handlebar grips. It is all original, seat, decals, pedals, etc. It is a very high quality byclcle. If anyone knows anything about this brand, or where I might has it restored at I greatly appreciate hearing from you. I'm afraid I don't know where to start. Thanks
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My husband bought a bike at a garage sale this summer and on the front fender is a placard that says b.f. goodrich/schwinn. We were wondering about a manufacture year. I haven't spent much time really looking at it so it will be very difficult for me to describe it. I do know that the tires look really huge to me.
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I have a red girls bike that looks very old that I got from my grandfather garage. I would extremely appreciate if I could find the age. It has a sticker on the front of the frame saying "Sears Roebuck Free Spirit And Co". Also having "Synchron" breaks and "Altenburger" break pads (could not find any serial number). Please e-mail if any information.
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I have a Schwinn Town and Country tandem serial # t005288 (under crank.) Please, if any one knows the approximate vintage of said bike, reply. Bike is in good shape, red, chrome, drum brakes, all decals, seats "made in Holland." Also, if anyone can recommend good hard copy source of info on vintage tandems, please advise. Thanks!
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We are trying to identify a mint greet schwinn, girl bicycle,with a battery operated light on the front fender and white leather seat. Any information, age or value would be appreciated. Please respond to bobf@mnvalley.org
Thank you, bob
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We have just recently acquired a red and white Sears, Roebuck 26" tandem with almost all orginal fittings, including the manual! We have the model and serial numbers, but cannot find any way to date this bike. We've read through all the postings and it seems many people have Sears bikes to date, but no answer on how to! If anyone knows of a database or archive we can consult, please email us. We purchased this tandem from the original owner, but unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, she did not remember when the purchased it---just "many years ago"--at least 20 apparently.
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I recently got a hold of a Rampar bike. I dont know anything about it. Im interested in finding out the its year, value etc. Its it great condition. If anyone could lead me to some direction it would be greatly appreciated.
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Go to Menotomy's BMX topic. A Rampar is a full-suspension early BMX bike, and quite collectible.
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hello all. i have a schwinn balloner
with a serial number J47324.it's a skip tooth
style. the seat is non-padded with the
brass(?) schwinn tag on it. the goose neck
has a brass tag that says;arnold schwinn,the world,
and chicago,u.s.a. on it.it is black
with a red goose neck and partial red on the
tube.i'm missing the fenders and think
that the chrome fender is not original.
the rims are stamped schwinn and i think it is
supposed to have a tank.it is in pretty nice shape with no rust.anyone please
please please!!! help on info. i have a collector
buggin me to sell it to him
and i dont want to get ripped off.i have no e-mail address so please
post your help on what it is, how much it may
be worth,etc.i mostly just want to know what the heck it is.thank you all for your help.
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