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AGE / VALUE: looks to be a homemade ordinary
posted by: mark h
on 11/17/2009 at 9:03:17 PM
| i just picked up a hiwheel that was raced locally in the 1960s,not much is known about it other than stories.was in a shop window in the 1920s in town here victoria bc.it looks homemade and is my first hiwheel,i did not buy it for originality,i bought it to fix up and ride,i got 3 other bikes with it for a few hundred.i got a 1890s womans bike supposedly but will have to start looking for id points.[IMG]http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r41/beast775/painted1012.jpg[/IMG] |
| forgot how to upload a photo? [IMG]http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r41/beast775/painted1012.jpg[/IMG] |
| will try to put pictures in my bicycle madness intro on this site |
| Hi Mark You say the bike looks home made . By some chance was it built by Jack Leonard in Victoria. Dave |
| hello david,i got so much info,i picked up 4 bikes and each had a story.i dont know but i can find out.i have been looking at forks and frames from the 1890s and look suspiciously like the bike i have?time will tell.the rear tire is air and is flat if i hold the bike up there is not much of a fork rake.i will call the guy who i bought the bikes from and find out.is this person still around? |
| uuuhh the pennyfarthing pub,i cant believe i forgot about that.i need more sleep.my first ride will be there for sure afternoon tea! |
| It is a repro, looks 20 years old or so. |
| thanks guys,i found there is some really old parts on the bike, which confused people.its a good start to rebuilding and riding,it is a mess.what does anyone use for tire rubber,i saw someone in japan use gas hose?im sure i will figure everything out but i like a headstart.thanks post pennyfarthing -pennyfarthing.i wont take up anymore space here with repop drivel.... |
FOR SALE: 1898 STODDARD CYGNET BICYCLE VERY RARE BIKE WOOD WHEEL
posted by: nitrodaze
on 11/13/2009 at 8:00:37 PM
| The 1898 Stoddard Cygnet is being auctioned at no reserve on Ebay,This is one of five known!Ebay# 290369910386 |
WANTED: Early 1900s motorbikes and motorcycles and parts
posted by: Dave
on 10/25/2009 at 11:29:40 AM
| If you have any early 1900s, or anything older than 1925 motorcycle and motorbikes or motorized bicycles and parts, just let me know. I pay good money for motors, frames, projects, forks, tanks, wheels, etc. The parts can be in any condition. Email me at dmk441@yahoo.com or call (920)627-2163 , thanks. Dave Koenig WI |
AGE / VALUE: 1897 Rollfast Rickshaw
posted by: JS
on 10/24/2009 at 6:29:11 AM
| Hey guys- Just posted pics on my blog of an 1897 Rollfast pedi-cab which might interest you. IN all likelihood it is NOT a 1897 Rollfast but may have pieces or repro pieces of one. Let me know your thoughts. http://www.flyingpigeonproject.org |
AGE / VALUE: stoddard womens bike
posted by: Bill
on 10/23/2009 at 9:23:37 PM
| I found a Stoddard wood wheel bike in a barn ,very original,its a womens bike with a circlular frame going over the rear wheel,anyone with info? |
| hi, send a photo to me and i will tell you about the bike, if you want to sell the bike let me know what you want .. thanks walter branche ,, wbranche@cfl.rr.com |
| Ive been informed that this is a 1898 Stoddard Cygnet ,There is a picture of this bicycle in The Pryor Dodge Collection. |
| this is exciting, please post pictures. |
AGE / VALUE: old unicycle
posted by: kenneth
on 10/17/2009 at 9:16:50 AM
| i have a old unicycle looking for someone who can answer a few questions for me.the tire has schwinn spitfire 26 / 1.75 to fit hook bead rim only printed on it.the seat has a tag on back that reads persons worcester mass. u.s.a. .i have searched for pictures and information on line and had no luck.im guesing it is 50's or 60's but not sure.if anyone can help me please respond. |
MISC: Richmond Bicycle Company?
posted by: Pete Storm
on 10/4/2009 at 9:16:08 PM
| Hi all, Wondering if anyone has any information about the Richmond Bicycle Company of Richmond, IN. Seemed to be active between 1895-1898 and I've found a few court filings pertaining to their apparent bankruptcy around 1900-1901 as well as mentions of their showing at certain cycle trade shows. Still need to take some pics and look for model designations but my father bought me a bike made by Richmond Bicycle Company a few years after I got into road racing and now that my stable of bikes is growing, I'm finding more interest in collecting I'd really appreciate any info you can provide. |
| Have you looked at the brands list on the Wheelmen website? |
| Well turns out this may very well be a Franken-bike but we'll see what people have to say. It's obviously been repainted sloppily and may have been silver originally. Badge may not even go with the bike. Also seems someone's been riding it with the bottom bracket axle broken so the chainring has sliced into the chainstay and crankarms won't remain parallel. Hubs have "made in england" on them and tires are Goodyear 28 x 1 1/2 marked "Fits British F10 rim". Pedal have (seemingly) "Made in Germany" on the end caps and some letters inside of a four leaf clover. Pics are here. Note: when you click on the picture you can get the largest size by clicking on "All Sizes" above the picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/2701504...7622399991079/ |
| Yes, took at look at the database. Good info. Hope that some eyes on it will be even more helpful. |
| Correction: BB axle isn't broken, right side crank just wasn't aligned with hole in right side cup so it was slipping. |
| Anyone have any sources for saddles with narrow enough rail spacing to fit this kind of mount? |
WANTED: Bicycle tire and tube
posted by: James Baertschiger
on 10/4/2009 at 6:41:02 PM
| Reconditioning a small high wheel bike. Need a rear tire and tube. Old one was made in England, Dunlop Junior 11inch X 1 3/4 inch tire.Someone has to know where to find something like that. Having hard time locating. Please help! |
| Well if you feel like buying something from Iceland they have what you want right now! http://sports.shop.ebay.ie/i.html?_nkw=11+x+1+3%2F4&_sacat=27954&_trksid=m270&Condition=!&_dmpt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&_odkw=47-222&_osacat=27954 |
| Sellers are in UK, not Iceland, sorry |
MISC: highwheel bike store
posted by: Gala
on 10/2/2009 at 9:43:32 PM
| Hello, my husband has a 48” boneshaker thus my interest in highwheels. I am doing a marketing research on opening up a highwheel bike shop in San Francisco area. A dedicated store to high wheelers, not your ordinary bike store. I want to ask you if you would come in to a dedicated bike store for high wheels and other such vintage bikes to learn more, compare, repair, trade, learn to ride and purchase a high wheel bike. Any feedback would be appreciated if you as customers would support such a business entity. What would you like to have in the shop, how much would you pay for services, what services? Thanks in advance and happy riding to all! Gala |
| I don't think it would be a smart business idea. There isn't THAT much of a market to support and enterprise like that. |
AGE / VALUE: 1955 Sears Beachcomber
posted by: Nick
on 9/17/2009 at 11:40:44 AM
| Hey, I've been holding on to a mint condition 1955 Sears beachcomber - but sadly it's time to let it go. I've got a pretty good idea on its value, but wanted another opinion. Thanks for your time- |
| I guess this isn't the right place for me to post this question..... |
| correct, you want Balloon/middleweight |
AGE / VALUE: Red Vista Trike
posted by: Bertha Zuno
on 9/16/2009 at 9:17:26 PM
| We purchased a Vista three wheel bike with a large basket in back for $20.00. Front tire has a brake hub and three speed gear changer on the right handle bar. Gears change with a mini chain not a cable. Would like more info about this bike...year. |
| You got a bargain, Bertha. Is the 3-speed a Sturmey-Archer, Shimano, or something else? |
MISC: 1890s safety
posted by: Lyle Paull
on 9/12/2009 at 3:08:36 PM
| Any ideas as to the manufacturer. The only wording on frame is on the rear shock "hiegenic cushion frame patent Nov 10 1896" and frame no on left side at top of seat tube 615872 Inch pitch chain drive , 3 layers of spring steel behind B.B. There are no rivet hole's were a head badge would have been. The cranks are 2 piece slash cut at the center where they meet , insert pin through hole privded in frame to locate hollow bottom backet wich stops it turning wile the cranks are skrewed in from each side (left and right hand threads) , when tight remove pin.I have not seen this type of crank anywhere on the web. Forks have 3 separate plates at the crown.Only remnance of black paint left. It looks simular to Tribune or Crescent etc. Thanks Lyle Brisbane Australia |
| Hi Lyle, sounds an interesting bike. Can you put some pictures up, on here or a link. Any information, wheel sizes etc. would help. At that time there were many engineering works and blacksmiths buying components and making bikes. By 1897 most large makers were looking at shaft drive, but soon the roller chain and costs stopped that. With a sprung frame are you saying it had solid tyres? Keith |
| Hi Lyle, The Hygienic Wheel Co. Some info out there, licensed their design to many makers. Sprung frame, steel springs in the top of the seat stays. "Wheel" refers to whole bicycle at that time. Some pdf's here http://www.la84foundation.org/SportsLibrary/SportingLife/1897/VOL_28_NO_19/SL2819013.pdf change the 13 to 14 etc. 1897 Chicago show details, some similar chainwheel devices described. Tyres would have been pneumatic, I think. |
| Thanks for the newspaper info Keith , most interesting Having trouble uploading photo's but I'll keep trying The bike is a runner with 1930s 28inch metal wheels with coaster brake.I purchased n.o.s diamond chain of ebay |
| Hi Lyle I am pretty sure the bicycle you have is a Massey Harris made in Toronto Canada massey made bike from 1896 till 1998 when the bicycle part was turned into CCM with about 5 other makers.Massey Harris and CCM imported bikes to Australia at that time. I have a couple of Massey Harris bike with the type off Crank you mention. You put pin in the hole under crank and then screw both cranks in till it tightens up am I right? I think the bike is a CCM made after 1899 as before that I do not think Massey Harris made a Sprung rear frame.The head badge might have said Massey Harris or Massey Silver ribbon |
| Hi Lyle, http://www.archive.org/details/bicycleaccrepair00canauoft Downloadable pdf. CCM catalogue 1918, page 29 shows components for hygienic spring rear suspension. Keith |
| Yes Dave my cranks sound the same as you decribed I think you are pretty right , if it was a ribbon head badge (wich I have just seen a pic of another 1899 Massey Harris from Melbourne Aust)there would be 2 mounting holes , 1 on bottom left and 1 on top right of head tube? Wich I have discovered mine has (top right hole was cover by headlamp bracket)and the botton left hole has the remnance of a half bashed of rivet! |
| Excellent catalogue Keith , hours of toilet reading! A lot of parts identical to mine. Thanks Lyle |
| Here is a pic of bike C:\Documents and Settings\Lyle\My Documents\My Pictures\C.C.M Massey Harris\1890s safety 002.jpg |
| Another pic |
| Try this one! C:\Documents and Settings\Lyle\My Documents\My Pictures\C.C.M Massey Harris\1890s safety 004.jpg |
| Hi, The picture has to already be posted somewhere on the web (ex: snapfish, flickr, etc). THen just post the link to the photo. |
| Hi, Sorry about that. Hopefully sorted now. Below is a link to the album of photos of CCM Massey Harris on Snapfish. Cheers Lyle http://www4.snapfish.com.au/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=845405018/a=1199641018_1199641018/ |
| Hi, I just googled a bid and found this page. This is amazing. I am collecting cranks of the 1980s and 1990s. In looking at the pictures it is obvious that some "inventions" are indeed very old. This is so much fun to read. Thanks for the links. Sorry for asking this but could there be any chance to buy one of the cranks you are talking about (as Dave Brown tells that he has some frames with cranks)? Thanks very much, Alex by: 79.235.124.243 |
| Hi there Alex , I only have 1 set of cranks which are the one's in the bike. Thanks Lyle |
| http://oldroads.com/1890ssafet002.jpg |
| Hi Lyle, thanks for the picture. I understand that you have to keep it as the one on the bike is your only one. Nice bike by the way. Is there a search section on this page? (I had hoped to get a offer from Dave Brown) Thanks again, Alex by: 79.235.119.167 |
| Hi Alex I do not have a spare crank for the massey bike. But am always looking for massey harris bikes.I have been on a road trip so would have got back to you sooner but just looked up old roads. Dave by: 24.85.50.252 |
| Hi Dave, thanks very much. It would be great if you just think of me when you are running into a vintage two-piece crank or a Massey Harris. der.heraklit @ gmx.de (loose the two blanks) Cheers, Alex by: 79.235.82.56 |
| Hello Lyle By some chance would that bike be available.I might be interested . Get back to me at bikehike@rogers.com Enjoy your Day Dave |
AGE / VALUE: type and age
posted by: Lee Powers
on 8/21/2009 at 5:16:26 PM
| I have a bike with the name Aurelia under that the olympic rings and under that Italy. Has front wheel "Fabbricato in Italy" with the name Aurelia. Front rim is a little over 20 inches with pedals through the middle of the wheel. Back wheel is about ten inches hight. One braake on handle that stops the bak wheel. Any idea of age and value? |
| 60's and maybe $100 if it is nice |
AGE / VALUE: 1930's Canadian Hercules info on company wanted
posted by: Alex
on 8/14/2009 at 10:53:09 PM
| I have a bicycle, made in Canada, headbadge says Hercules, made in Canada, and there's a beaver on it. I think it is 1930's era, possibly 40's. (standard women's single speed of the era, much like a ccm). I know this is the antique section, just figured someone may know the history of Canadian makers around that time. It's not a CCM. I can't find any info on a Hercules Canada company and am interested to know more about them. |
| Hi Alex, CCM are not my area, but I believe they used Hercules as a trade name, but could be only for components, here is a downloadable pdf of the 1918 CCM parts trade catalogue. http://www.archive.org/details/bicycleaccrepair00canauoft |
MISC: model schwinn?
posted by: kristin
on 8/6/2009 at 6:57:19 PM
| hey can anyone tell me what 1948 schwinn models had a horn tank, front spring & rear fender book rack? the bike was blue with red & white pinstriping. i can find a lot that look similar, but without the spring. thanks for any info! |
| Panther if the fenders are chrome, Starlet if not. |
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