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I have a prewar skiptooth mens straightbar with a headbadge with the name "Pacemaker" on it. the design of the badge closely resembles a roadmaster badge of the same era. it has a full tank, with a horn button inscibed with the initials "EA". The grips have green cut glass on the ends. it has full fenders with mounting holes for a headlamp in front and a butterfly kickstand in back. the tube from the headtube to the bottom bracket is completely straight, with no curve. the chainguard is unremarkable, with three ridges along it. the hubs are new departure "D"s, and the tires are Allstate Crusaders (26x2.25) marked with the symbol "war tire". the entire bike has been repainted black, but has a lot of character, and I'd like to see it restored (by me or someone else). if anyone could tell me anything about the bike, anything at all, I'd greatly appreciate the help. please email me if possible.
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Is an old bike worth more with the origanal owners manual
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Well Hi. I was cleaning out my garage and a i found a 1960 Rollfast bike. With the banana Seat. Some one told me it was worth a lot of money well i am tring to find out hom much can any one please give me a estimated price. Thanks
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I have a 1950 Schwinn 3 speed Speedster
with 26" tires. Good cond. any ideas
on what it's worth?
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What would a 1953 Jaguar worth with 26*2.125 tires with original paint recently rolled and chromed fenders with a flair on the front one. Rocket ray light but no tank ( original ). What is the value.
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Hello
This is Hank Jr. an avid mountain biker. The reason for mail is
that one of my buddys has picked up a white Schwinn Sneaker that is
in fairly good condition for ten bucks. We Know it is pretty rare,
and we are kind of lost on the price and would appreciate some
information on this bike.
Good-bye
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I was recently given a green male 1969
Schwinn Stingray Fastback (#EE33965).
The bike appears to be all original.
Other than some minor scrathes and a few
small tears a the back of the seat, it
is in very good condition. Could
someone please help me in determining
the estimated value of this bike. Thank
you.
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I saw a spitfire at a thrift store and didnt get to look at it long I was able to tell it had 26" wheels paint was prety good seat was bad bad condition dont know what year it was I just wondered if you guys had any info on it thanks
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I acquired an old HUFFY CAPRICE girls
bike at an estate auction. Original
paint, an old SCHWINN spring seat,
chrome fenders, smaller butterfly
handlebars, 20 inch tires. Good-
excellent condition. Little paint
wear on top bar.
Any idea what it is worth?
Or any idea where I can find out what
it is worth?
Jon
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I have a Schwinn Black Phantom made in
October 1955. Could someone tell me where I might find anyone interested in
buying it?
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Right Here Is The Place To look for people to buy it
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Sharon, don't be too quick to sell it.
Be sure of it's value first. It could be
anywhere from $850 to $3500+. Be careful
and take your time!
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Have German paratrooper bike. 26" rims, narrow tires, 2-speed transmission, very heavy in weight, folding style, great shape but was repainted. Am sure of make or age. Can someone tell me more information on this type of bike, does it have much value, and does someone want to purchase? Thank you in advance. Dieter von Borowsky
Please Email to: dvon@gte.net
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Reference: Previous message on German paratrooper bike. Should read that I am not sure of make or age. Thank you.
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I have a john deere bicycle in very good condition
i was wondering if anybody has info for it
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I HAVE A 1870APX. BONE SHAKER I AM NOT SURE IF I SHOULD RE FINNISH RFRAME AND WHEELS OR LEAVE IT AS IS. BICYCLE IS COMPLETE AS FAR ASI CAN TELL FROM PICTURES ,ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVICE.
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I am looking for more info about value of my '55 Black Phantom. It is a man's
bike, wheel size is 26 x 1.75 with original paint, paint condition is faded,the seat has been replaced also the back wheel. It has a carrier on the back for a passenger and shock like springs on the front. I verified the month and year by the serial number with
Schwinn. I would appreciate any help I can get.
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I ran across a boy's 26" ballooner today. Since I don't usually buy bike this old, I'm stumped as to
its worth. I remember the following: Red and creme paint, painted/striped wheels, tank w/horn
button and leaking battery, not a springer front end-rather a chrome truss, torpedo-style headlite on
fender, chainguard with the circular logo @ approx the 2 o'clock location, skiptooth/heart-style
chainwheel, "Type D" rear sprocket/brake, black rubber grips w/ball ends, Phantom-style rear
rack, the 2" round headbadge has a top hat surrounded by a circle and the words "Schwinn All
American". This bike is complete, but has some surface rust on the rack and on the seat tube where
a padlock must have rubbed for years. It also needs pedals. It rides fine. The seller "thinks" $200. I'm thinking maybe a pre-way DX????? Any ideas on
value/price. Like I said earlier, I mostly collect bikes from the 60's, but would like a nice ballooner,
especially if the price is right. Email me at bell@msue.msu.edu Thanks a bunch!!
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Whats avilible for columbia shaftdrives
unrestored/ southern New England.. complete or not
please give price loccation and completenes
thanx D...Boston
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does anyone have info, I have a bike called Road Puppy made in occupied Japan that folds in half to store in your car? It has12.50 baloon tires. Its complete but needs paint
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Search the archives near the top of this page,
and also under the 'bike value' topic. There
are a number of discussions about John Deere bicycles.
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DO NOT try to restore the paint. An original
with old faded, worn and scratched paint is more desirable
than ANY resotration, particularly when you are talking about
a 100+ year old bike. Don't even clean it up!
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I'm glad to see you still have it. I'll bet you've
gotten a lot of email from dealers trying to buy it.
What kind of info are you looking for? If you want a idea
of price, answer the questions near the top of this page and we
can go from there.
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I'd say offer $175, and if he says no then offer the
full $200. It is worth more than that just for parts!
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Any info on Spitfire Would be apperacheted Thanx Schwinn MAN
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Ihave a 1901 Pierce Arrow shaft driven bike (no Chain). It was made for the Pan American Exposition held in Buffalo NY in 1901. It has been in my family since the late thirties. IT is missing a front tire (bamboo rim), pedals, and a seat. As far as I know, there was less than 100 ever produced. I would be very interested in finding out its worth and any information about its history. Thanks Much!
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Hi
I have an original 57 Raliegh Superbe in very good condition. It is light green with faded gold pinstripe.It has a n ok tan leather spring seat,headlight,pump,brass bell,hand pump,canvas bag w. leather straps,
It has 26" wheels,old tires and 5000 miles.
all original,good condition. Can someone tell me its value, rarity etc.? Thanks
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Hi again
I forgot to mention it is a mens straight bar frame and has a Sturmy-Archer 3 spd gearset. thanks!
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I don't know what else I can say about
my bike except that it has chrome fenders and it can still be ridden. It does need to be restored as the paint is faded and the chrome needs to be cleaned. I would appreciate any help in
finding the value of it.
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Certainly there were more than 100 Pierce shaftdrive bicycles produced!! Also, there is no such thing (with one exception in later years) as a Pierce Arrow bicycle. The bicycles were simply "PIERCE" with an arrow symbol thru the name. The CARS were Pierce Arrows.The two companies were related, but the names were different- and for a reason. NBHAA has a full file of Pierce bicycle literature and history. You may visit NBHAA at http://members.aol.com/oldbicycle
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By coincidence, just yesterday I saw someone selling postcards featuring Pierce bicycles from the Pierce display at the 1901 Pan American Exposition. Perhaps they had a special model or commemorative headbadge for sales at the Exposition. Unfortunately, I don't recall where I saw them on the Web.
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I HAVE AN IVAN JOHNSON BICYCLE WITH 1950'S LICENSE PLATES AND I AM TRYING TO FIND A VALUE AND A GOOD PLACE TO TRY TO SELL.
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my DX (40'/50's) has an approx. 2" round (not oval) headbadge. Around the top arc it says "Schwinn", around the bottom arc it says, "All American" and in the center is a top hat encircled by a ring. Anyone have or see something similar???? I also have a women's Continental 3 speed of approx. the same vintage with a similar badge that has "Schwinn" on the top arc, "Continental" on the bottom arc with a cross in the middle. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Randy Bell
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I am looking for date info and value
of a Western Flyer girls bike with 24
x2.125 tires on painted white wheels with
red pinstripes. Bike serial #215955 with a
Mussleman rear hub
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Are you sure it's not "Iver Johson"? Those can go for
big bux!
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i bought a bike from the original owner but he doesn't know what it is . it is from the fifties how do i find what it is and what its worth it may be for sale depending on its value
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To tell what it is you could look at pictures on the web
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Hello,
I am Valdo Praust from Estonia and I found your homepage from WWW concerning old
mopeds etc. One of my hobbies is old bicycles and motorcycles. For example you can
look at my thematic page http://www.eif.ee/valdo/cycle/ .
I have one question to you, maybe you are able to help me. The problem is the
identification of Husqvarna bicycle production year. It is ladies' bicycle painted into black
with thin golden stripes. The frame no is 537729. The back wheels inner system and
some other bearings production of NOVO. The wheels and tyres are old type, i.e. tyres
without iron wire and with a special edges. In front chain wheel there are pattern with
three H letters symmetrically. I did not find anywhere any year number (for example F&S,
i.e. Fichtel & Sachs bachwheel inner systems Torpedo's has all equipped with year
numbers pressed in each detail; NOVO's has not).
The bicycle is probably from 1930's (surely not later than 1940).
If you wish I can send you also 5 photos of the mentioned bicycle. The bicycle is still in
non-restored form.
Can you help me?
Best wishes
Valdo Praust
valdo@rk.ee
http://www.eif.ee/valdo/
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I picked up a MEAD bicycle.
I need information.
Thanks.
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I HAVE A BOYS RATIDO SUPER DELUXE BIKE THAT IS MINT. IT HAS BEEN IN A WAREHOUSE FOR 30 YEARS. I NEED TO KNOW HOW OLD IT IS AND WHAT IT MIGHT BE WORTH
THANKS JOHN
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I'm not a collector but recently aquired two old bikes, a Scwinn Speedster (#JO61594) and a Montgomery Wards Hawthorne of similar period. Scwinn has some rust spots, missing fenders and orig.seat. Oterwis complete. Wards bikes nice shape. Are either of these worth trying to sell, and if so what price ranges will I be dealing with. Thanks.
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I'm not a collector but recently aquired two old bikes, a Scwinn Speedster (#JO61594) and a Montgomery Wards Hawthorne of similar period. Scwinn has rust spots, missing fenders and orig.seat. Otherwise complete. Wards bikes nice shape. Are either of these worth trying to sell, and if so what price ranges will I be dealing with? Thanks.
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Anyone know the value of a Columbia Mfg. Taandem "TWOSOME" bike, female ?, 26x1.75 chrome wheels with kelly springfield white walls, bike red, two speed, german torpedo hub, chrome fenders and handle bars in perfect cond. Bike has headlight/tailight working, original red paint and tags. Any information on approximately value is appreciated.
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i baught a rollfast cycle about a 5months ago.i am trying to determine its age,value andif i can sell it.it has curved top and down tubes(boys bike)originally had stripes on its fenders.the bike is repainted by me.it has 24 inch wheels/tires.the seat has a suspension to it.the bike is red(if that helps)i think it had a tank.the handlebars are upward curved and sideways curved.coaster brakes and hubs with red stripes.thanx.
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Some details I left out last time: The Schwinn has 26 x 1.75 tires, Serial # on left side of frame where it meets hub, 2-spd. Bendic Automatic coaster hub, male, original paint with rust. Wards Hawthorne has 26 x 1.75 tires with white rims, ser. # BO78947(same place as Schwinn), male, good original paint. Thanks for any info and sorry for the duplicate of my last message.
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Had a person wanting to now if there is any value to apox 40 year old Hawthorne 20" hardtire bicycle. All original in fairly good shape.
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Folks might be able to help if you give
more information about the Mead. There is a list
of questions near the top of this page (tire size, etc)
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What are the tire sizes on these bikes? I'm assuming
26 x 1 3/4 for the Speedster and 26 x 1.175 for the Hawthorne.
If the speedster has thinner tires, it is worth very little.
How about a bit more info on each bike?
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Figure $250 - $350+
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How wide are the tires? Also, repainting will usually decrease
the bike's value.
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I didn't see your second message. That additional
info really helps. That Speedster with a 2-speed would be probably $150 - $250
in that condition. And the Hawthorne would be about the same, or a little
more because it is more complete than the Speedster.
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There is a growing market for hard-tire "sidewalk bikes".
If it is in good original condition with good original tires, figure around $100.
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Could someone give me an estimated value? 1960 Schwinn. Serial G028535.
Tires 26x1 3/4 on S-7 rim. 2 speed bendix hub. It is all original except the reflectors are missing. It is dark red with white on the ends of the fenders. Some of the paint is off at the end of each fender. All decals intact. The tires are original, but no good. further info in the dating category. Anyone know the value? Thanks.
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Addition to above message.
It is a mens Schwinn Speedster.
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The bike has 26" x 2.125 wheels.
Frame is 27"
Headbadge says it's from Chicago.
Is it a Schwinn made bike?
Color Burgundy/Cream w Black fenders
and back rack.
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The bike has 26" x 2.125 wheels.
Frame is 27"
Headbadge says it's from Chicago.
Is it a Schwinn made bike?
Color Burgundy/Cream w Black fenders
Chrome chainguard. Complete as far as I
know. Not restored.
and back rack.
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I just bought a bike at a garage sale today and have no idea of its age or value. It is a Westfield Compax Sports Traveller. I was attracted to it because it actually splits into two pieces for carrying. It has 26 x 1.375 tires, male, original paint, everything appears to be ingood condition. Does anyone know the age or value of this gem??
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On bike post
supplied by limeric 10 william st. limerick... on gard "Raleigh the all steel bicycle" on seat Made in LYCETT england.
the bike has all of the refelectors required by the airforce base (Oxford England)
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Ray The letters BSA on the chain ring means that the chain ring and possibly the crank are made by BSA, not the bike! Track bikes were made using different "compondents" by different manufacturs of which BSA was very popular in the 20-30's With the frame repainted it may be impossible to identefy .I have two track bikes of that era with BSA compondents Email if you have more questions or want to sell.
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hello
Found the bike I want to restore and ride today!!! Set me back all of 10 bucks. It is all there. I will be riding it to the university so I want to make sure it is not so valubale that it gets stolen. could anyone help me get a ball park price?
What I know about the bike:
1.) it is a rollfast.
2.) tires 26/1.75
3.) a boys bike.
4.) front and rear fenders.
Other quitions.
Any thing you could tell me about Rollfast the company would be great.
The paint has been cooked of by the Arizona sun. Will I hurt the value of the bike if I paint it?
I want to put saddle bag type baskets on it. Is there a certin type of stock baskets I should look for.
thanks for any help russ.
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I have an italian 1950s Cinelli racer in resonable condition, gears , mudguards, leather seat and i am wondering its value. it has a gold frame with a cinelli badge on the front with cinelli in black letters going along the frame.
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I have a 1955 Schwinn town & country tandem bike in very good condition.Paid $250....Was it worth it?Haven't been able to find the value. It's all original and complete.
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Inquiring about value of an Indian Princess made by Wrights..24' tires.seat and paint good.
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I'd say that you did good on the T&C at $250. The older models (full chain case) are more desireable than the later Schwinn Twinns.
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Recently I found an old rollfast. I am having a hard time finding any info about it. Is that because they are rare or are they somehow undesirable. Kinda like the bike equivalent of fiat.
any response would be appreaciated.
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I have and old bike I would like info on. It is believed to be made in the 50's. It is an "Airman". It has 20x2.25 tires it is a boys bike. It is orange and has fenders front and rear and a white plastic seat. It has low swept back h/bars and a chaingaurd with and old looking jet plane painted on it.The plate on the front says "airman" and "spiegel" on it. It is a single speed coaster rear wheel. Any info??????? please e-mail back Thank you
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Contrary to posts in here, it is NOT difficult to get Rollfast information- as long as you know where to get it. National Bicycle History Archive of America has a huge run of original Rollfast (and D.P Harris Co.) literature and information ranging from the early 1900s up to the end of the company brand in the 1970s. Alll you need do is steer your browser to http://members.aol.com/oldbicycle and ask your questions via e-mail.
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I have found out a bit more about my cinelli it has the serial no 6299 on the frame, Weinmann brakes, Chater Lea Pedals, Campagnola gears, Cinelli frame and head badge. there are all these names on the Handlebars, (M Kint, Aschotte, S Maes, Deposse Brevelle). If someone could let me know how much its worth that would be Great, i Know it was bought by my Grandfather between 1951 and 1953.
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I was given a Murray Jet Fire could you tell
me how old it is and where I can order parts
for the bike it's a girl's 24".
Thanks Josh
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I rescued a Shelby Flyer from the junkyard back in 1986 and am wondering if anyone can help me with the value of this bike.
Shelby Flyer (Shelby Cycle Co., Shelby, Ohio), girl's frame, 26 x 2.125, gas tank, rear rack, repainted, seat & seat post not original, rear coaster
brake, single speed, some rust, neck and handlebars not original.
Ser. No plate on BB reads: No. 49 (painted) 138 0 (stamped). Thanks!
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I GOT IN MY POSETION A 1967 SING RAY IT UP FOR SALE IM SAY$ 550 O.B.O. CALL ME AT (305) 214-4809 BEP
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I GOT IN MY POSETION A 1967 SING RAY IT UP FOR SALE IM SAY$ 550 O.B.O. CALL ME AT (305) 214-4809 BEP
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I wonder if that shelby flyer has anything to do with a western flyer
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I have a Western Flyer that I am getting restored. It is a very small girls' bike (wheels are about 10-12 inches). I would like to find info on date and value, info on the company and where to find decals to restore to original look (it has been painted sloppily). I picked it up at an auction for $14. Any help? Thanks.
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A quistion about the little girls western flyer. Is it by any chance a fixed gear? Do you have any Idea of it's date and value.
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Stingray prices and other banana seat bikes keep
going up and up. What's going on? Is it the weather?
Is it that Yamaha motorcycle commercial that shows
Stingrays? Is it the rerun of Seinfeld where they buy an
old Stingray?
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I recently picked up a bike, a Rocket mfg. by Monark Silver King. It is all origional except for a lousy repaint and the tires are 26 by 2.125 U.S. Royal Masters.
Are these tires origional? How much is it worth? It had a license plate: 1950-1951 SLC 2020.
If it matters the serial # is 3109 A0590342. It has a bracket behind the head post as if it may have had a light.
The frame layout is camelback. I would like to know the year built and the origional color. If you have any suggestions as
to how this info can be obtained, or any answers please e-mail me Thank You
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Part of it may be the weather. But I think
a lot of people who once owned Sting-Rays and other muscle bikes now
have a little free cash and they want to own a 1960s or 1970s icon.
These bikes define a specific period in American culture: Muscle cars, huge motors,
gas guzzlers, chopper motorcycles, and the like. How often do you see a bicycle
with a fat, smooth, straight edged slik? They really attract attention on the
bike paths!
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I have a 1940's "vintage"bicycle. I think Shelby Flier is its name. It is in repainted condition, definitely has balloon tires. Is this where I would go to sell it? It was given to me, in used condition, in the fifties and has been in my family ever since. Everything is original, fenders wheels etc. except tires! of course. It is in rideable condition- not fashionable condition. Any help?
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I recently found a bicycle in good condition. It is an old male bicycle with a marine anchor insignia with the words Hudson on it. I believe the bike is from the 1940's but I'm not sure. The bike has fenders, headlight, bell, paint in good condition, little rust. I am trying to find out how much it is worth and who manufactures it. Was Hudson a bicycle company or a model name for a bicycle???? Any help would be appreciated. Please e-mail me. Thank You!
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I own a 30-year-old Raleigh "Super Course" (large men's frame) in remarkably good condition that includes original factory stickers and bright green paint. A new Schwinn captured my heart last week; I would like to sell the Super Course immediatly. The piece is located in sourthern NH.
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I have 1960 American made Schwinn girls 26" Hollywood in good condition, original handlebar grips, very few scratches. if you have any information on how much it is worth please respond.
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Re: your girl's Hollywood.....I'd guess between $10 and $40 depending on how nice the bike is and who wants it. Generally, someone who had one as a kid will pay more. Also, a girl's bike will generally bring less than a comparable boy's bike.
Randy Bell
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I have three bikes that I would like to find their value. The first is a balloon tire, female bike, color blue, original paint, worn seat, made by Goodrich, age approximately 1940s. The second is a Schwinn, green female bike, Starlet III, age approximately 1960s., and the third is an Evans tricycle, red, age approximately early 1960s. Any ideas or info would be helpful. Thanks.
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I just purchased a bicycle at an auction for $60 and I am unsure what it is. On the headbadge it says Shelby Flying Cloud and on the chainguard it says Shelby Airflo Special. It has 26 x 2.125 ties on it. It is a mans bike with a tank and light on front fender. The paint looks original reddish orange trimmed in white and other than being very old is in excellent condition. Can someone help me determine the age, what bike it is and a value (did I get a good deal.) thanks albert
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My wife and I own a 1961 Columbia
twosome (tandem). Original paint (white)
excellent condition, seat condition also
excellent. Original fenders and chain
guard. tire size is 26 X 1.75 Kelly
Springfield White Walls 1969. Any
Suggestions on a value; would be
appreiciated.
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I just bought a Hawk M bicycle 5-speed, it looks just like a Schwinn Fastback 5-speed. It says made in Japan on it and has the original tri-color paint, sissy bar and black banana seat. Can anyone tell me any info. on this bike or where to gather info. on it?
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I have a red bike three wheeled bike made in the 80s by Huffy.
I know nothing about it except that I would like to see it.
Everything on it is orginal,including the tires. Any help
about it would be appreciated.
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That last message I sent should have said
I want to sell it(not see it)and need some
info. on what it might be worth in original
condition with nothing replaced. Has been
kept in a garage since new.
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Wanted: Approximate value of a pre-1900
remington wooden wheel bicycle. complete
less rear tire (wheel, fender etc. O.K.)
Stored in dry climate.
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Wanted: Approximate value of a pre-1900
remington wooden wheel bicycle. complete
less rear tire (wheel, fender etc. O.K.)
Stored in dry climate.
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I have a Men's red Schwinn Racer, #D330431, 26 x1 3/8, on 1-10 it is a 9, all original, looking for a buyer
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I have a friend that has a 1940 Shelby Flyer man's bicycle. He would like to know something about the value of this bicycle. If anyone has this info, please let me know. Thanks, Jean
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Could be very big bux if complete and original.
$1200 or higher?
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In that condition I'd say $300 - $350
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Man-o-man did you get a good deal. That bike
could be worth 20 times what you paid for it!
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Well i went out and cut the grass today and I found a couple bikes i lost ten years ago. to bad there wasn't a car. ha ha ha!!
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Unfortunately, I have been the victim of a bicycle theft from my garage. Gone is my 1977 Miyata 10 speed. It cost me about $250 new and I was wondering if anyone could give me an estimated value of it. I dont know what model it was, but it was very light and had quick release hubs and caliper brakes. I would guess it to be in average to above average condition. Thank you in advance for your time. Please send responses to throb40@aol.com
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Does anyone have any information about
the value of a Western Flyer, circa 1938-1941,
26 inch, girl's frame, fat tired bike with tank, carrier, headlight,
skiplink chain, original paint in pretty good condition?
It has front fork braces, good seat and new wsw tires. I don't
want to over/under price it.
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I know 10 speeds are not in big demand, but
I have two (his and hers)that seem to be in
near new condition. What are they worth?
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Looking for a range of value for an OVERLAND DELUXE ID V 7986. Tires are believed to be 26" and the one original tire on the bicycle has a red tread and whitewall. It is a men's bike - seat appears to be leather(poor condition) and although the paint is original, it has dulled greatly and there is a fair amount of rust overall. There is a small rack - rear and the wheels have wood inside betweeen the metal rim and the tire. ANY HELP ????????
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Around $400, I'd say.
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Recently came across a Columbia Thunderbolt that I couldn't
let go to scrap metal. It's all original, all complete (tank
horn, fenders, rear rack, seat but definitely rusty though I
can tell it was blue and white. Any interest? I'm in Vermont
and would like to find it a home. Cost might be shipping
charge and a token donation to some charity.
PS - I routinely watch for oldies and try to save them. Is
this a good forum to present this? I'm not looking to cash
in on them! I've found Wards, Hawhtorne's, Rollfast...
Can't bear to see them crushed but don't have space to keep!
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I wouldlike to know the present day value
of a Raleigh PRO mark 4 bicycel with
all campy and double butted frame all reynolds
531 manufactured (handmade) in the 70's
thanks
like new excellent condition
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I just purchased a bike that is called a gazelle....it has hub brakes and a internal 3 speed hub...it also has linkage handlebar pull style brakes (no cable just bar linkage)...the chain shroud goes completly around the chain...the front sprocket is 4 or 5 gazelles in a circle cut out of the metal....the gent i bought it from says it is from the 30 s or 40 s...i have no idea if anyone has ANY info or wishes to purchase it please e mail me direct thank you jon
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Post your message under the "English Roadster"
topic - you'll get a lot of interested buyers.
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Art, keep saving those old bikes from the crusher.
Post the bikes for sale here - I'll bet you'll be able to
get some good cash-flow goin', help a bunch of collectors,
and also save a lot of great old bikes.
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I recently acquired a 1966 Columbia bike. (Columbia Mfg. says serial number respresents 1966 production yr.) The bike has a plastic headlight in the tank, an airplane on the front fender and a painted book rack. What I'm wondering is how much the bike is worth.? Do I want to leave in as-is condition, or should I paint it. I want it for my own use. But yet I wonder how much money I should put into this find. It really is a cool bike and I'm sure I'll enjoy riding it.
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Two important things for you to do: 1) Wax it to protect the finish.
2) Buy a good lock for it. It's probably worth at least $300 and climbing. Keep
it as original as possible. If it has the original tires, take them off and save them,
and run some cheap import tires on it as you ride it around. Can you post the
number you used to call Columbia bicycles to determine the bike's age? I didn't know they were still in business!
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have 1969 raleigh. sturmey archer 3 sp.
needs resto.all there and works.but
would need rechroming and paint. Is it
worth anything?. not worth resto?
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If the chrome is rusty, try some SOS Junior pads and water on it. You would be surprised what will clean up to look like new. If it truly needs rechroming, then I'm afraid it's probably not worth much. There are just too many of them around from that vintage in good shape to consider restoring a basket case.
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I have a rollfast bicycle that I am trying to find general information on along with values. If any one has any information on them, or knows where I might look. Please e-mail me with the information. Thank You.
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I have an old John Deere 5 speed bicycle and would like to get an approximate value for it. If anyone has one or knows what years they were made please let me know. Thanks.
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The 5-speed John Deeres were made in Taiwan in the
mid-1970s and are worth maybe $100 to a bicycle collector.
You might get more from a JD collector. Search around on
this discussion area and archives, I've seen JD bikes discussed somewhere around here.
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Rollfast bicycle information can be found all over this
web site's discussion area pages and archives. There are
a lot of discussions on them in here. You'd need to out in more info about your
particular bike if you hope to get help on figuring it's value.
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I have the chance to purchase a Wards Hawthorn w/ alunminum frame, that`all, just the frame. S/N 32100. The dropouts have adjusting screws at the front.
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Might be tough to find them one-at-a-time. If all you'd have is
a spripped down frame, you'd be surprised at all the little bits and pieces
you'll need to buy. I'd proabably pass on the frame unless it is
really cheap or you know of a good "parts donor" bicycle, too.
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anyone hAVE ANY IDEAS ON HOW MUCH THESE BIKES ARE WORTH WASP ROUGH STILL HAVE ALL PARTS CHAIN GAURD OFF AND BENT FRONT FENDER OFF AND IN OK CONDITION
RUSTY NEEDS TO BE RECROMED GOOD IDEA OR BAD ? STINGRAY IS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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anyone hAVE ANY IDEAS ON HOW MUCH THESE BIKES ARE WORTH WASP ROUGH STILL HAVE ALL PARTS CHAIN GAURD OFF AND BENT FRONT FENDER OFF AND IN OK CONDITION
RUSTY NEEDS TO BE RECROMED GOOD IDEA OR BAD ? STINGRAY IS IN GOOD CONDITION.
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any ideas on price
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I need information about a racing bike. The original owner remembered he bought it the year Lindy flew the Atlantic (27) but couldn't remember the manufacturer. Repaint in the 40s covered any name. No head badge or rivet holes for one. Fairbanks Boston sew-up rims, adjustable length stem, fixed gear, no brake, Persons leather saddle, one-piece crank. Bike is complete except tires, but rear rim is warped beyond repair. Who made bikes like this in the USA, what's it worth, and where can I get correct tires?
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Rims for 1927 bike above are laminated wood.
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Recently purchased 3 and 2 wheel flyer bikes in excelent cond. American and Western Flyers. Also Columbia Roadmaster. Tri-wheel w/bastket included, any idea as to the value?
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A friend of mine showed me a strange way to remove light to medium rust from your chrome parts. Now bear with me, use tinfoil loosely balled up & spit ( yes, from your mouth) I didn't believe it either until I saw it AND tried it.....
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I recently came across three brand new (still in the box) Peugot PX-10's. These are mint condition bikes. The Ideal leather saddles are a litle crackes and the tires are obviously dry rotted but otherwise the bikes are dealer new. Any idea what they cold be worth? (I can get them for $350 each).
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I have an early 1950's Green/White Shelby Flyer, Girls Bike.
All original including tires. Good shape. Missing tail light.
Anyone interested?
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Is a 1971 Columbia tourist 3 speed a
descent bike. Any info appreciated.
Thanks..
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I have an late 70's/early 80's Raliegh Pro road bike.
It has a custom paint job and is very,very good condition.
I am entertaining offers, anyone interested?
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I have an late 70's/early 80's Raliegh Pro road bike.
It has a custom paint job and is very,very good condition.
I am entertaining offers, anyone interested?
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I have an late 70's/early 80's Raliegh Pro road bike.
It has a custom paint job and is very,very good condition.
I am entertaining offers, anyone interested?
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I'm interested in the worth of my Hercules "Hawthorne" 3-speed. The original owner who sold it to me last year also gave me his "Cycling Book of Maintenance" which he purchased in August of 1959... There's a "veeder" mileage counter attached to the front wheel which currently reads 415 miles. The bike is in excellent condition. It still has the original racer green paint, which is virtually perfect. It has the 3-speed hub gear which is marked with "Hercules." The saddle is black leather which is in mint condition. The tire size is 26x1 3/8. It has a "male" frame, (but the top bar is slightly curved nonetheless). I put an "old style" head and tail light on it (powered by generator on back rim). I also have all the wrenches/tools that came with it. Breaks are great. Rides very well (even no hands!). What do you think it's worth?
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Whay are boys/men's bikes more valuable than girls/women's bikes????
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At this time, there are more boys/men interested in vintage bicycles than girls/women. Also, most boy's bikes took a real beating when new and fewer survived in nice shape than girls' bikes. The rest is supply and demand. Many people are taking a boy's frame, repainting it, and then transferring all the components from an identical girls' bike in great condition.
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I have via a strange set of circumstances, the subject bike,
Maroon metallic paint, appears all original with Auto-Oiler
and I was wondering what year the bike was made/price/anything.
Thanks for the help.
Scott
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Don't tease us like that! What are the "strange set of circumstances" by which you got your bike. At least give us an anonymous hint! I love to read stories about how folks get their bikes. I've got a great tale of my own... (tease, tease).
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If it's an old time ballooner, it could be worth
a pretty penny... But as Aldo says, tell us more about
the 'circumstances' (and give us more info about the bike, too)
so we can all try to determine it's value..... And Aldo: there are some
good "how I found my bike" stories under the "what draws you to old bikes"
topic on Menotomy's discussion page. And you've got to tell us all your story!
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My dad owns a schwinn, bought second hand in 1942. It has a label/plate, black in color. The label has scroll work, it has a large letter X at the top of the label, under the label the name "Excelsior," under that the name of Arnold Schwinn. It was made in Chicago. It is a little rusty, dull gray paint, balloon tires, rack. Male, 18". Can anyone help me with getting more info on the bike? Thanks!
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According to my records, that bike was built in 1953 0r 54.
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Have a 50's some, schwinn wasp, green most looks origional, never repainted, mens style, Should I keep it, sell it, give it away, trash it. Also have schwinn early 60 skinny tires, red, 3 speed. Anyone out there know anything about these bikes. please e-mail. In California.
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I have a 27" Motobecane Nomad II 10- speed that I inherited. It appears to be only a few years old and is in excellent shape. What is it worth? Please email me!
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I have a pre-80's Falcon frame, 531 throughout, paint fair, damaged signature "design by ___ Clement" or the like, color a slightly mtalic brown, about 54cm. Horizontal dropouts, would likely make an excellent fixed wheel bike. Came well equiped with a gorgeous Sugino crank, Campy shiftlevers, and old logo Cinelli drop bars.
What is it (just the frame) worth?
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I have a blue ladie's bicycle that has an "Arnold Schwinn" namebadge. I think it is an early 50's model. Other than a few fender dents and scratches (and some rust and dust), it is in good condition and complete, although there are no extra features. I would appreciate an approximation of it's value, both as is and if it were restored.
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My brother has a late 70's-early 80's Panasonic Team America Road Race Bike. All the components are Dura-Ace original. Is in excellant condition. Does anyone have any idea what it is worth or where I can find out. Thanks
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What is the value of a 1979 Schwinn Twinn Deluxe with
a rear rod brake. It is 100% original and a 9-condition.
Thanks,
Bob Siegel
(703)569-5240
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teal metallic, wide tires,excellent condition
some rust specks that will come off with one wipe of chrome cleaner
seat is two tone teal and white excellent condition pedals were white with a teal stripe
big chrome bumpers...can anybody estimate its value?????
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teal metallic, wide tires,excellent condition
some rust specks that will come off with one wipe of chrome cleaner
seat is two tone teal and white excellent condition pedals were white with a teal stripe
big chrome bumpers...can anybody estimate its value?????1950's
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I have a schwinn midget stingray boys bike
16x13/4 tires, green paint + white sparkle seat. Good condition all original except for
rear seat bar and replacement fenders.
Ser# JF 79151
Anyone know what year and what this bike is
worth?
Thanks, Mike
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Cleaning out the shed! What is the range
of value for a 1959-1960 women's 24"
Schwinn roadmaster? Blue and White if
that matters. Thanks
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What is the typically cost of say a 1970 Schwinn Orange Krate in good to excellent condition? How difficult is it to find parts for wear items, such as the front drum brakes? If any one has one for sale, please contact me.
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A five speed, stick shifter Orange Krate in
good to excellent condition would go for around $1100 - $1200.
Parts are not too hard to find, Schwinn still makes some
replacement parts.
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Schwinn didn't make a Roadmaster model. Roadmaster is
a seperate manufacturer. What does the bike say on it's
chainguard and headbadge?
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$50- $60?
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Well, you didn't state the tire size, but if
26 x 1.75, figure $250 - $300. If tires are 26 x 2.125,
figure $325-$375
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Do you mean rod brake or _drum_ brake?
At any rate, maybe $250 - $300
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I HAVE AN INDAIN SCOUT BICYCLE 3 SPEED.
ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT INDAINS?
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How can I determine the value of a evel knevel childs bicyle. I am guessing that it is early 70's. It has solid rubber tires. Please E-Mail me if you have any information.
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A year ago, I was given a 1960s Western Flyer (London Flyer to be exact). It is a three speed, and I have the original tires (Dunlop double-stripe whitewalls), original wheels (Dunlop rims with Sturmey-Archer hub on back wheel, the front has six broken spokes, the hub has a cracked coaster brake ring), but I have the replacement parts installed (including the seat). I have seen only one of this particular model in the Southeast Kansas area. The paint is somewhat glossy, after having waxed it several times, the chrome is in beautiful condition, and it is in working order (due to the replaced parts), and it comes with the carying rack on the back. Including the orig. parts with everything else, What would it be worth?
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I think that is a standard British 3-speed.
You might want to ask your question in the
'English Roadster' topic. The guys there are
experts. Same goes for the London Flyer.
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1950's Murray Womens bike all original, lights , racks etc. Original paint and chrome. Would like to know value.
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1950's Western Flyer mens bike all original. Original paint and chrome. Would like to know value.
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I had a Raleigh RSW Compact folding bicycle given to me in 1980. I rode it once. It has 16x2" white Dunlop tires, original green paint and white seat--all mint. 3-speed. I suspect it dates from 1960's. Is this worth much?
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I recently noticed an ancient (to me!)
looking ladies bike at the local scrapyard.
After setting it in a "safe" area where
bikes remain for a time before crunching
I noticed its headplate of "Revolta".
Anyone know who made this. Anyone want one!?
Defender of Iron, Scrounger of Scrap... ARt
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Revolta? Didn't he star in "Saturday Night Fever" and "Pulp Fiction"?
But seriosly, folks.. I've never heard of that brand.
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Need information on this bike , Year it was produced , who manufactured it and if possible where to get parts......The value of bike would be nice to know..It is in good condition only needing a few parts etc.Has original paint.
Thanks
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Help!
I'm helping a friend sell some vintage, restored bicycles. One of the current oferings is a 20" boys' Colsen from the 1950's. This bike is fully restored, and has tanks. We are both kind of new to the vintage bicycle arena, and would apreciate any help we can get. This bike is for sale, but I'm not too sure what to price it at. Any suggestions? E-mail me direct at Wedge.god@juno.com
thanks.
Jeff
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Help!
I'm helping a friend sell some vintage, restored bicycles. One of the current oferings is a 20" boys' Colsen from the 1950's. This bike is fully restored, and has tanks. We are both kind of new to the vintage bicycle arena, and would apreciate any help we can get. This bike is for sale, but I'm not too sure what to price it at. Any suggestions? E-mail me direct at Wedge.god@juno.com
thanks.
Jeff
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Can anyone tell me what a 71 stingray
stardust model coaster in good cond is
worth.Has a rat trap on the front. It
is yellow with black writing. Yellow
banana seat too. Thanks..
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How much for a good frame for a purple
stingray with gold bananna seat and
handle bars go for?.
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I HAVE A MENS SCHWINN TYPHOON THAT IS ALL ORIGINAL AND IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WITH VERY FEW SCRATCHES.
ALSO I HAVE A HIAWATHA WOMENS "707 PLANE" BIKE THAT IS ALL ORIGINAL, WITH THE HEADLIGHT,TANK,REAR RACK, EVEN THE PADELS HAVE VERY LITTLE WEAR. IT IS A VERY CLEAN ORIGINAL BIKE.
DOES ANYONE KNOW THE STORY BEHIND THE "707 PLANE"
AND ALSO WHAT THE VALUE OF THE TYPHOON AND HIAWATHA BIKES WOULD BE WORTH?
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
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I'm checking for a friend. He has an Elgin Girl's Standard 18-inch Frame, Model Number 502.(something). Can anyone give me an idea of the range of value for such a bike. Thanks. Please email me at: rarose@prodigy.net