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AGE / VALUE: AMF Hercules 3 speed English Racer
posted by: Mel
on 8/29/2010 at 12:17:45 PM
| Can you tell me how to determine the age/year? by: 64.12.116.70 |
| Look for a 2-digit date code on the rear hub. Lots of info on Armstrongs in the archives here. Use the google search box. by: 71.184.108.33 |
AGE / VALUE: vintage bicycles
posted by: joshua
on 8/19/2010 at 7:46:26 AM
| I have recently bought 2 old vintage racing bikes very cheaply. I have no idea of the make of the bikes or how much hey are actually worth. one of them has motoconfort on them and nothing else to identify it. the other one has raymond poulidor on it and flc on the front of it. If anyone could help me identify these bike i would be very grateful. by: 80.59.216.239 |
| Motoconfort was one of the big French bike/moped makers and Poulidor is a famous racing cyclist who, no doubt, licensed his name to some bike maker. These could be good bikes or, more likely, cheap and nearly worthless bikes. Educate yourself and look at the frame details; lightweight? name-brand steel sticker on it? forged dropouts and fork ends? good-quality name-brand components? If you want help IDing it, you'll need to post detailed photos and provide a link to them in the "add a picture" field on this page. Good luck. by: 216.15.114.27 |
| Some of the early post WW2 Motoconfort mopeds, mobylette style, were apparently identical to Motobecane, suggesting a connection. Seeing that becane was French slang for bike, perhaps a marketing ploy? by: 92.0.122.232 |
| I have a hercules windsor bicycle mens 3 speed that I have doug out of the barn. I bought it new at the local western auto store in 1952 for $42.50. does anyone have any info about it. by: 75.16.244.65 |
| I have a nishiki fusion funny frame bike that I trying to research. It is an aluminum frame and has a 24" front wheel and a 700 rear wheel. I have looked all ove rthe web and cannot find any information, does anyone have any insight to this? by: 67.35.80.206 |
| I am looking for information on a vintage racing bike made in Austria. It is lightweight and a 10 speed. It was market thru J.C. Penny's. It rides nice and appears to be made fairly well. Plz help. How do I find the year? What is it approx. worth. Thank You by: 24.10.195.162 |
MISC: Carlton/Raleigh ?
posted by: Stan R.
on 8/16/2010 at 4:37:10 PM
| Looking for some information on a Carlton lightweight with a Raleigh anniversary headbadge. I thoght that the anniversary badge was only on Raleigh bikes in 1970. I know Raleigh bought the Carlton workshop in the early 1960s and sold top shelf bikes with Carlton labeling until raleigh introducd the high end Raleigh's made at the Carlton workshop in 1968-9. I've never seen a Carlton with this anniversay Raleigh badge....? ? by: 72.93.16.145 |
AGE / VALUE: Recumbent bicycles
posted by: Gralyn
on 8/11/2010 at 3:23:53 PM
| This isn't really a question about recumbent bicycles....as this is the vintage lightweight group......but I was just wondering if anyone has encountered this scenario: There are bicycles....and there are recumbent bicycles. There are also exercise bicycles....and there are recumbent exercise bicycles. Why do people over and over again keep referring to recumbent exercise bicycles as "recumbent bicycles"? They are not bicycles. I bought an old vintage bike off a guy who had a few old vintage bikes....and he said he also had a recumbent bike. He wanted to show it to me...and I was eager to see it (because I am interested in recumbent bicycles)...then he shows me .....and it's an exerciser! What a let down! I also see ads for recumbent bicycles.....turns out most of them are exercise bikes - not actual recumbent bicycles. Why is that? by: 208.11.172.34 |
| Among the people who use exercise bikes all the time, it's probably considered insane to ride outdoors on something with two wheels. So there's no reason not to drop the qualifier "exercise" when talking about one of those gizmos. by: 216.15.114.27 |
AGE / VALUE: mystery bike
posted by: Chres
on 8/7/2010 at 9:20:22 PM
| I don't have a picture but maybe I can describe this bike it looks to be a late 70's model bike with decals that read BIKE KING all the components are made by a company called charger please some one give me a hand with this one by: 63.224.27.42 |
| It doesn't sound promising....of course when you get a pic - someone might give you some direction. by: 208.11.172.34 |
| Whatever it is, you're not going to have an easy time finding a buyer, and you're not going to get rich from it! by: 216.15.114.27 |
AGE / VALUE: Swedish Monark Flyostal
posted by: Ed Medeiros
on 8/5/2010 at 9:54:50 PM
| This bike seems to be a mixture of parts - frame is Monark, Flight Steel Cycle (Flyostal) - alloy for less weight and elasticity, blue with decals; handle bars are Kimt/Schotte/Maes; tires are sew-on Campagnollo; sprockets say Made in France, Simplex 50, Brevete;vintage is 1951; seat Brook Champion Standard B17, tan leather. All used but in fair shape. Trying to get a fix on value and where to consider sale. by: 216.162.193.82 |
| You can usually sell faster on local Craigs List, get better prices on Ebay. It sounds like your bike is mid-range, brand is little-known in the US, and is pretty old. I think you'll have a hard time finding a buyer. by: 216.15.114.27 |
FOR SALE: 1955 Raleigh Super Lenton 531 for sale
posted by: Geoff Rogers
on 7/28/2010 at 11:06:30 AM
| My 1955 Raleigh Super Lenton is still for sale. It's a very cool all-original bike, butted Reynolds 531 frame with chrome dropouts and fork ends, 27" Dunlop Lightweight stainless rims, alloy FM 4-speed hub, GB alloy brakes, original Bluemels mudguards, Brooks saddle, Dynohub and lights (working), etc. It has new tires and rides fine. I just have too many bikes and this one is too fragile for me to use regularly. Asking $800. Email me for pics. by: 216.153.152.113 |
AGE / VALUE: A bike that doesn't fit you
posted by: Gralyn
on 7/24/2010 at 9:43:00 PM
| I usually do a good job adjusting a bike so that it fits me properly. However, I had built up a Centurion Sport DLX as a fixie - but I didn't really build it for me - really to sell. But last week - I took it down near the ocean - where it is mostly flat terrain - and rode it for a week. It killed my back! I had bull horn type bars - with a really long-reach stem. So, I was stretching out to reach the bars. Not only that, it seemed the geometry was a little different on this one - in that the seat tube angle seemed slack - not as steep as some bikes. To help compensate - I had the saddle as far forward as it would go. Still, I felt like I was sitting in the back seat - my legs and feet reaching way forward to the pedals - my arms reaching way forward to the bars. My back still hurts! I'm going to replace the stem with a short reach one. But, I may just take another of my fixies when I go back next week near the coast - one I know fits well. For me, it's not a more upright position...I don't really ride in a such a position - it's more about having to reach forward. My back is in bad condition anyway - and a bike that doesn't fit me well can cause a lot of pain. Anyone have similar experiences riding a bike that doesn't fit properly? by: 74.235.75.200 |
| I have all types of bikes (racers, vintage delivery bikes, trike, tandems, roadsters, shoppers, utility etc) here, and I too have to be careful with my back, but for me personally, an ancient sit up and beg bike takes some beating for a pain free back. I suppose a lot depends on the type of back complaint, and where abouts it's located. My elder daughter (age 13) often moans about backache on her "flash" track bike, seems as though were not alone ! Steve by: 93.96.36.127 |
| This is why it is so important to get a frame with a correct seat tube length AND correct top tube length for you. Various brands and models of a given "frame size" can have significantly different top tube lengths, and this is what is meant by being able to find a bike which fits you. by: 216.162.164.210 |
AGE / VALUE: free spirit
posted by: rose
on 7/24/2010 at 10:37:32 AM
| i have a free spirit womans 26"bike 10 speed.need to find age and value .any ideas by: 99.70.112.6 |
| For value, use the 2 Price Guides at the top of any page here on OldRoads.com by: 71.184.108.33 |
| I have 1968 sears "ted williams signature series" roadbike.The frame is reynolds 531.made in austria and is all original.included is the owners manual.the spokes are rusty.all othe rcomponents are in excellent condition.including the frame set.please respond with a value and where could post for sale.Thanks by: 72.47.89.70 |
| There are some collectors who like these. They're oddballs - good quality bikes from a department store. I think you'll need to try ebay, because you'll need to reach a lot of people to get a decent price for this. Unless you're in a big city, Craig's List probably won't help you much. Good luck. by: 216.15.114.27 |
AGE / VALUE: beacon bike
posted by: rose
on 7/24/2010 at 10:31:19 AM
| i havea 26" 5 speed mens bike with the name beacon on it. i would like to find age and value on it. any leads let me know by: 99.70.112.6 |
| Start with the country of origin of derailleur, brakes, hubs and cranks. These parts may be date coded. Has the bike got any country of origin marked? 26" isn't just one size. Is it 26 x 1-3/8? by: 70.105.75.200 |
WANTED: 1976 Raleigh Record
posted by: Cain
on 7/21/2010 at 4:07:19 PM
| Hello all, I'm looking for a 1976 Raleigh Record in the Blue/Black color scheme with the full size frame. Though I would prefer the Blue/Black I would also consider the other frame schemes for a good price. by: 208.17.105.50 |
AGE / VALUE: 70's era free spirit (collectabilty)
posted by: Tropical Todd
on 7/16/2010 at 11:48:04 AM
| recently there has been a lot of discussion about these 1970's free spirit(sear's) and montgomery ward's bikes. I have a 1978(april) free spirit and get offers for it almost every time I ride it ($600. - $1500.).It is in excellent original condition. I think the previous owner purchased it and put it in the garage for 32 years because the front and rear rims are perfectly straight. The 27 inch rims are hand made as you can see the weld bead where it was filed down before chroming. I have been offered $500. for the wheels alone by someone who is restoring one. I have refused all offers because I absolutely love the way the bike rides. I am very careful with it and try not to hit any bumbs. I believe these bikes are on the verge of becoming popular collector items and increasing in value. Tropical Todd p.s. if anyone knows how to locate or reproduce the decals please contact me ! $$$$$$$$$$$$$ by: 65.208.187.194 |
| If you're getting offers of 600-1500, I recommend accepting the next such offer you get. You have a mighty special market in your town to be offering that kind of money for such an ordinary bike. For 600, you can find a beautiful handmade lightweight bike that's much more interesting and that will run rings around the FS with more comfort for you. by: 216.15.114.27 |
| I agree. If I could get that $ for a Free Spirit - I would - then I would put it into a really nice hand built quality, collectible, etc. bike. by: 208.11.172.34 |
AGE / VALUE: Columbia & Schwinn Stingray
posted by: Shawna
on 7/16/2010 at 6:59:05 AM
| I recently acquired two old bikes one is a schwinn stingray with serial number BF00099 and a Columbia with Serial Number W209980. Can anyone give me a ballpark value on these bikes or more information? Thanks! by: 65.3.251.224 |
| Shawna, you're on the wrong page- "lightweight" means "10-speed". Your StingRay is a 1970 (Schwinn serial number chart is on this site). For it you should try the muscle bike board. There are tons of Schwinn people and you have a better chance with it of getting a fairly accurate valuation. The Columbia could be anything from your description; I suggest you post a picture on the for sale/wanted board. by: 70.105.72.47 |
| Thanks! Sorry about that :) by: 72.153.41.249 |
AGE / VALUE: Bicycle Collectors
posted by: Gralyn
on 7/12/2010 at 4:00:03 PM
| Just a thought about bicycle collecting. I myself have sever bikes in my "collection"....and really, I would like to have more - and more interesting and more valuable bikes. But, I was thinking.....as we collectors age.....what happens to our bikes when we get too old and senile....or when we die? I guess when that time comes - if I have any bikes left - I will pass them on to my children. I don't know what they would do with them - as they have no interest. Do you ever think about it? by: 208.11.172.34 |
| Sell 'em to someone who does appreciate them. When Sheldon died, his widow sold a lot of his bikes. They didn't fit her and I'm sure they mostly went to other enthusiasts. One man's treasure is another man's junk! by: 216.15.114.27 |
| I'll probably give mine to whomever would like to ride them. I won't bother with any so-called collectors.they are more hoarders than anything,they don't ride their bikes. Pat by: 198.208.159.18 |
| Yes, pass them to those who would ride them. I like collecting - and I like riding them, too. by: 208.11.172.34 |
| Patrick, you're dead wrong to say collectors don't ride. But I agree about giving stuff to good homes. Besides the spares I've accumulated, and the bikes I don't ride simply because I have others I prefer, I've got some interesting bits and pieces that a former LBS owner gave me when he retired, and eventually they'll need homes. I've posted some things locally and may eventually post some here. The main point of collecting in my view is to keep things that someone may want from going in the trash. That's not very different from hoarding, except that I just might recognize something rare when I see it. It won't be the Free Spirit ten speed with the 26x1 3/8 wheels... by: 68.238.9.73 |
| ...or 27"... by: 68.238.9.73 |
AGE / VALUE: Trying to date a Klien Quantum
posted by: Gary
on 7/11/2010 at 9:02:05 PM
| Hi I had came across a Klein Quantum at a pawn shop and I cannot find any info on this particular style. Only thing I can find on Quantum's are from 1998 to current and they do not have the componets as mine. The bike I bought is a 14spd. & has Shimano 600 Biopace crank, sproket 52/42 ,shifters , hub's & brake's witch are met.gray. Matrix rims,Mondolo(?) bar and steam, and Fisik(?) fork bearing's. This is a really nice light bike and was told it was a 80's bike and handmade and worth alot more then the $60 I gave for it. If anyone has any info or could point me in the wright direction it would be greatly appriciated. T/Y for your Time Gary
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| Shimano 600 Ultegra (7 speed) places it 1988-1991. This assumes it is orignal equipment, which it may not be, as the headset is an obvious replacement. However,the decal style does corroborate this period. What's the serial number? by: 66.78.121.10 |
| T/Y for the reply.. the serial is 20430 and before the 2 there is a symbol stamped that is in the shape of a saddle/seat. I know much of nothing on road bike's.But I did know enough to buy it. If you need a better picture of something on it plmk .. T/Y Gary
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| The later (i.e. mid 1990s) serial numbers are transparent with respect to the year and frame size, but obviously this format did not extend as far back as your model. To narrow things down, you should check the back side of the major components for Shimano's two letter date codes. Of course, that assumes the components are OEM. BTW, it's hard to tell the actual color in the picture. What is it. by: 66.78.108.172 |
| I looked at the back of the component's. on the brk. cal. it reads BR6400 and under it is 49. back of crank reads fc 6400 172.5 MA I have taken a few good pics of everthing, here is a link to them. I can not seem to make sence of it. lol.. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v83/GARRY65/Bicycles/Lightweight%20and%20Mnt%20Bikes/ The color is ither a very dark char. met. gray or met. black.I lean more to the gray.. T/Y 4 Your Help Gary
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| Sorry, for the delay in replying but the PC has been in the shop with a virus. The component codes indicate a 1988 model year,though I'm still not positive they're OEM. In addition to the headset, Matrix rims wouldn't seem apprpropriate. by: 66.78.111.127 |
| It's actually in really good shape,Whom ever had it stored it bad and for a long time it seams more then anything.Is what the chip's that are there seem to indicate. It was also covered with nicotene(cig smoke) It took almost a half of a bottle of 409 to clean it and I still have to do the rear rim and spoke's. It had a women's seat on it when I purchased it. I have seen many Kleins that have a sticker just under then seat, witch this one does not.. I hope this can help in some way and I reallly do thank you for your time Gary by: 64.136.27.226 |
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