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BALLOON: wm bingham company Speed King
posted by: Chris
on 8/29/2010 at 11:16:25 PM
| Hi, I just purchased a Speed king Bicycle from a garage sale and I have been looking for any type of information on this make of bike on the internet but I cant find any. Can anyone please help me out? The bike is made by the WM Bingham Co. and has a very ornate brass plate on front stating this. I would appreciate it. by: 69.207.150.146 |
AGE / VALUE: 1957 Coulumbia Blue Torpedo?
posted by: Ted Wolf
on 8/29/2010 at 10:08:57 PM
| My best friend wanted me to check on a bike that she has had since brand new. Its a columbia blue girls bike that she got originally from General Mills cereal sending box tops in 1957. Is it worth anything? by: 75.175.87.12 |
| You need to post a picture so it can be evaluated. Girls bikes are not valuable compared to boys,they are usually used as parts bikes. I have a couple of Schwinn girls bikes that I'll never part out but they aren't worth much as a whole. Post a few pics. or send me an e-mail with pics. to pcraik1960@hotmail.com by: 198.208.159.18 |
AGE / VALUE: Age/Value - Sigurd Kassel
posted by: Jason
on 8/27/2010 at 8:36:03 AM
| I have what appears to be an early girl's (24") bike with front rod brake, loop holes for a dressguard, etc. I can't seem to find anything on Sigurd bikes - does anyone know anything about them? Thanks.. by: 146.243.4.157 |
| That bike is German made. Here is a link, & you can use Google, or others to translate the pages. http://www.sigurd-fahrrad-und-moped-sammlung-kassel.de/39994.html by: 216.255.254.172 |
AGE / VALUE: I can not seem to find any information about this bike
posted by: Josh
on 8/27/2010 at 6:11:10 AM
| I recently bought this bike on ebay however I can't find anything about its history. I figured I would ask the masses here and see if anyone has any leads. Does anyone know of a bicycle manufacturer from York, PA in the early 1900s? Thanks, Josh by: 199.46.196.232 |
| I know of 2 individuals associated with York, PA bicycles. First is CB Red Klinedinst. Opened his bike shop in 1909 I believe. He did not manufacure bicycles, but purchased them from main stream makers and rebadged them with his name. Shop closed about 2 years ago. Second is JW Richley. Opened his shop in late 1800's and according to his autobiography, he purchased frames and built up bikes from various components. Don't know how they were badged. If you care to post your email (in a way that could be read by human eyes but not automated spamers)I'll contact you to see if I can provide additional info on either of these 2 individuals. john by: 64.12.116.69 |
MIDDLEWEIGHT: Armstrong Info
posted by: Jody
on 8/26/2010 at 4:40:01 PM
| Can anyone help with info on my ARMSTRONG bicycle womens single speed coaster brake painted black chrome fenders seat tube serial number 210-BD by: 71.252.242.246 |
| 26 x 1 3/8 tires, right? It is an English cycle. Try asking under the English Roadster topic. Also - lots of info on them in the archives here at OldRoads.com. Use the google search box. by: 71.184.108.33 |
| It's one of the Raleigh Industries brands, probably intended for US export. (I conclude this because I bought one in about 1962 at a Coast to Coast Hardware store. It wasn't expensive and the paint was gorgeous.) Look it up on sheldonbrown.com by: 70.105.95.109 |
AGE / VALUE: bike show
posted by: jim taylor
on 8/26/2010 at 10:25:51 AM
| im the old grumpy guy from de pere wi, i am looking for polo seats, the kind used on autocycles from the 1930s, there will be a bike swap meet 8/28/2010 in neenah wi , if you have a polo seat bring it along, for info on the bike show contact cranked at crankedbikestudio.com or email crankedbikestudio@gmail.com by: 99.139.239.241 |
FOR SALE: parts for Sears Spaceliner
posted by: Doug
on 8/25/2010 at 6:35:27 AM
| I have some parts for a later model Sears Spaceliner, the tank and rack were stripped in prep for repainting. The plastic control housing is broke in two. A carefully performed glue job would fix it. The horn and light parts are still attached, don't know if they work. Taking offers. Pictures available upon request. by: 205.200.207.39 |
| please send pictures thank you. by: 99.5.199.200 |
| please send pictuers.
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BALLOON: Shelby Explorer? Cannot find any info on this model
posted by: James Seiber
on 8/21/2010 at 7:05:27 PM
| I recently acquired what seems to be a Shelby Explorer, yet I cannot find anything ANYWHERE online about it. Looking at your pictures and other models I am positive that it must be genuine. It looks like many of the girl models, possible "supreme"? It's appears to be entirely original, baby blue paint (almost perfect, especially decal), two tone vanilla and blue seat, fenders etc seem to be in great shape, some rust on handle bars, tires flat, but overall in wonderful condition. It seems to be a complete great bike. Since you all seem to be so knowledge, I figured you where the ones to ask! Can anyone give me any information thus far on the bike? Maybe someone has some old catalogue's its in that could help? Thank you so much for your time, any information would be great. I will post a picture asap. by: 68.49.240.42 |
| I,ve got one to.shelby explorer.not as good of shape as yours but was able to read the decals.can,t find any thing about them anywheres.has stars cut out on front sproket.have you found out anything yet? by: 71.181.208.55 |
AGE / VALUE: Firestone 880 speed cruise Help
posted by: dawson smith
on 8/18/2010 at 9:15:32 PM
| This awesome bike was bought from an estate sale from the original owners.i have no idea what it is worth. the original horn works and looks brand new in-side the tank. the light is rusted because batteries was left in it. the paint is 9/10 condition. the horn is delta and the light is delta hawk, the seat is TOXEL. any info is greatly appreciated.
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| I believe it's Murray-built. There's a similar one in the Oldroads picture database, posted by Menotomy, so there may be a record of what that one brought- and yours has the accessories. Your Troxel saddle isn't original, since it doesn't match; the original may have been white or off-white. by: 68.238.11.83 |
AGE / VALUE: how can i tell what year my shelby bike is
posted by: matt
on 8/17/2010 at 6:15:37 PM
| i just got this shelby bike and i was trying to figure out the year and if any one has info about it so i could but it back to stock it going to be my very first full resto so any help would help thanks
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| Compare it to the Shelby cycles in the Picture Database here. by: 71.184.108.33 |
AGE / VALUE: how can i tell what year my shelby bike is
posted by: matt
on 8/17/2010 at 6:15:37 PM
| i just got this shelby bike and i was trying to figure out the year and if any one has info about it so i could but it back to stock it going to be my very first full resto so any help would help thanks
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AGE / VALUE: Need help with bike identification
posted by: leighann
on 8/10/2010 at 4:34:32 PM
| This last weekend my son and I were at an auction and this bike came up for bid. The owner of the auction bid on it and told my son that he had to take this bike. He just kinda took to my son and every time there is a bike for sale, he sometimes makes him take them even if he don't want them. But this one was different. I looked on the internet and I cannot find any that look like our. Is it wrong? Or does it just have the wrong part? Is it rare? Is it worth anything? Would my son be wise to fix it up? Would it be something worth selling?
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| It's not valuable or rare, and it's rusty. The handlebars are wrong, and possibly the saddle. The luggage carrier is aftermarket. The cable from the three-speed shifter is supposed to pass over the pulley under the seat on its way to the hub. It looks like a Sturmey-Archer hub- hard to tell from the photo. Is it? If so, you can determine its age here: http://sheldonbrown.com/english-3.html#sturmey You can get the gears working following Sheldon Brown's directions. The cable won't reach to the end of those handlebars; either slide the shifter down or find some regular roadster bars. Regular bars would work better with the existing brake cables too. Some local bike hoarder (like me) will have some. If the chain isn't rusted solid you may be able to oil it and get some more miles out of it. Wise to fix it up? Yes, but don't expect to make money on it. Ride it or give it to someone who will ride it. by: 70.105.79.3 |
| The front of bike says thunderjet, and the serial number is 6137199. Is this a Ross bicycle, or some other make?
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| the rack is worth abouth 5 bucks, the shifter cable and hardware about the same. the bike is worth .02 per pound by: 24.236.217.81 |
| That's cold, gary, even if true. I say any bike you can ride is worth cabfare... wonder if the tires hold pressure. OP never answered about the hub. by: 66.225.37.151 |
| Mike, I thought maybe Huffy. by: 66.225.37.151 |
| I should have been more subtle, but I am having the worst year of my life in the bike business. And reality is where i am at you couldnt give that away, if you put 2 new tires on it. by: 24.236.217.81 |
| Sorry to hear that. Do you deal mostly in the antique and collectible side? by: 71.184.108.33 |
| i buy and sell, and repair used bikes. collecting the good ones myself. Its about time for the annual Huffy Toss, where i strip all the cheap bikes and haul them in for scrap. nothing sells here. bicycles are dead in central michigan. by: 24.236.217.81 |
| Same here. At a recent garage sale I started a respectable Varsity at $40... wound up taking ten for it at the end of the day. On the other hand, I had a Roadmaster 10-speed with no derailleur hanger; decent 27" wheels, all alloy components- I put the small chainring on the outside of the crank, centered the hub for a bmx freewheel, and singlespeeded it with 1/8 chain, and sold it for $75. It turned out nice, weighed about 22 lbs complete. by: 68.238.11.83 |
BALLOON: derby bike need help
posted by: mike
on 8/2/2010 at 6:00:13 PM
| http://s807.photobucket.com/albums/yy356/realoldfot/derby pictures are email back with your infor thanks by: 205.188.116.138 |
BALLOON: barn find derby bike from the 50s need infor on it thanks
posted by: mike
on 8/2/2010 at 5:46:32 PM
| my wife toll me im crazy for finding this old piece of junk barn find derby bike it going to need to be restore i think it worst some buxs help me in find the yr and model of it i know it should not go to junk yard i know it can be new again
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| photobucket says page not found by: 70.105.95.118 |
AGE / VALUE: columbia-1940'S
posted by: marie
on 8/1/2010 at 11:05:46 AM
| Hi Someone wanted to throw this in our dumpster so I took it home. I think it's a Columbia Superb? 1947? serial number L209347. Badge says "The Westfield Mfg Co, Westfield, Ma USA"
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| You are correct. It is a 47 Columbia Superb. Besides the serial number, the design on the front of the front fender and bottom of the rear fender are unique for 1947. It's a very nice dumpster find. by: 157.254.98.203 |
| It looks just like my bike. I have a 1945. I have pictures of it on the balloon tire society web site
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| Thanks for the info. I love to ride bikes but I am not really a collector so my next questions are what is the value? By the way, I grew up in Westfield and my 3 oldest brothers worked at Columbia in the 70's and I worked there for one summer in the 80's. I was working there when they made the reproduction bike with the certificates. by: 216.82.251.228 |
| I worked at Columbia from 1979-1981 and my father Jack Kowal ran the Columbia museum through the 90's until 3 years ago. You will have to check out my website on Columbia Bikes and their history VintageColumbiaBikes.com (MrColumbia) by: 157.254.98.204 |
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