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MISC: what year is my columbia twosome?
posted by: teddy B
on 11/12/2009 at 2:30:09 PM
| i have an old Columbia twosome with big fat balloon tires. red frame with gold-flake seats and hand grips. the only number i can find on it is TR 13905. any idea when this was built? by: 65.115.233.125 |
WANTED: Schwinn twinn
posted by: Tim
on 11/10/2009 at 6:13:10 AM
| Has anyone ever upgraded the derailer on a 5 spd Twinn? I keep having problems at the worst possible times ( like when going up a steep incline) and I`ve had it. Tim by: 205.188.116.196 |
| There's no reason why you couldn't swap in a good-shifting 70s Suntour. It should shift a lot better than the standard derailer. by: 216.15.114.27 |
| Suntour? I`ve seen that name before. Did that come standard on high-end Schwinn`s? by: 64.12.116.78 |
| Suntour derailers were used in the 70s on just about everything below the absolute top-end racing bikes. Better shifting than anything European. You should be able to find a little-used Suntour GT/VGT at any bike shop that's been around for a few years. There are zillions of them. by: 216.15.114.27 |
FOR SALE: Rixie tandem
posted by: dave
on 11/2/2009 at 8:08:10 AM
| I'm trying to find out more information on this bike and how much it may be worth. It's pretty old and not in that bad of shape. We still ride it, it is a single speed. by: 173.67.31.197 |
| RIXE, spelled it wrong sorry. by: 173.67.31.197 |
MISC: help!
posted by: Pamela
on 10/25/2009 at 4:43:47 AM
| Hi, I have an awesome bycicle for some time now and I just love it's a Penny Brand (1969), a low rider chopper bycicle. But recently I had problems with it. I need to change the crank link of the left pedal and a cotter pin but I don't know where to buy these parts. I'm currently living at The Netherlands so it has to be a web page. Please help me!!!
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| loosescrews.com has cotters for cranks. If you're in the Netherlands, this should be something any bike shop can help you with, since so many Dutch bikes use cottered cranks. Good luck. by: 216.15.114.27 |
MISC: Firstone Folding Bike
posted by: Luke
on 10/4/2009 at 11:08:10 AM
| I came across a vintage blue folding bike that has a metal plate on the fron that says "Firestone" and painted on the side of the cross bar is the word "smokehouse". Any ideas? by: 74.215.22.87 |
MISC:Â Â Â Help with tandem ID
posted by: mrarcade
on 9/18/2009 at 11:21:53 PM
| Hi, I just brought this tandem home. I was told by the previous owner that it is a Schwinn. The badge is missing. I cannot find a picture to match this frame. Any info on this tandem would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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| Nothing about it is very Schwinn-like. "Schwinn" seems to be used by many people to describe any middleweight or ballooner, even when it's badged with another brand! by: 216.15.114.27 |
FOR SALE: Schwinn Deluxe Twin 5
posted by: Valerie
on 9/6/2009 at 2:51:04 PM
| Schwinn Deluxe Twin 5 (2 seats) Bicycle. Good condition. $300 (417)847-0466 Southwest Missouri Will send photos upon request. by: 207.119.183.231 |
MISC: huffy tandem
posted by: tony farrella
on 8/24/2009 at 3:07:23 PM
| hi i just got a huffy tandem yesterday,and would like info on it.i build hotrod cars,and could restore the bike if i had some knowledge of it,also if its worth restoring.i just got it cause i think its cool.i dont know how to identify the year,or model,and of any parts source.maybe someone would be willing to help thanks tony. 1-440-748-1936,or flamed36@aol.com by: 71.171.205.80 |
| You're unlikely to sell it at a profit. Fix it up and ride it; you'll have a lot of fun. by: 216.15.114.27 |
| You could always make a colossal cruiser like I did with my Huffy tandem: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8564616@N02/3983566851/ by: 68.226.103.141 |
MISC: Help Old Sears Folding bike Need Info or direction
posted by: rogerisright
on 8/22/2009 at 6:28:23 AM
| I just inherited (among other things) an old folding bicycle, the only real marking on it is the front badge on the steering stem where the metal badge says: "SEARS" This bike is held together with two wing nuts and is in great shape and fully fendered front and rear with the rear having a small lunch pail or cargo rack narrow and about 16" long. This bike has small tires and handle bars that point towards the rider and is in near perfect shape... any idea how old it is or what it is worth if I wanted to sell it ...here is a picture of a bike that looks like this bike buit is not this exact bike
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| You can probably find out its age by consulting old Sears catalogs, which are on microfilm at most major research libraries. Mass-produced folders aren't extremely valuable. Raleighs sell best, for over $300 sometimes. Others are worth less than that. RV, airplane, and boat people like them because they're easy to carry along. Newer folders (Brompton, e.g.) are lighter and more expensive. by: 216.15.114.27 |
MISC: Schauff
posted by: Pete
on 8/19/2009 at 7:18:16 PM
| Took a flyer and bought a Schauff Tandem.... Not alot of info. Likely early 70s. Anyone know much about them? How to date? The bike that is!! Any pointers appreciated.
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| Is that a Shimanp 3-speed? Many Japanese components have date codes. Check component makers and look them up on the component page on vintage-trek.com by: 66.225.38.220 |
| nice typo, ken. by: 66.225.38.220 |
| It is a Shimano 3 speed. I havent tried to date it but I think I can safely say it is a 71 or 72. After scrutinizing the label on the passenger seat post it appears to be a 72 munich commerative. So I cleaned her up a tad. Got her to shift and stop...damn this thing rides like a dream. Had a Twosome growing up that was a tank. Sadly the paint appears to be purposely distressed. You know like when they want to give pine a fashionable dent here and there. Oh well...it is a great ride for the 49.00 by: 12.188.109.26 |
| I have bike that looks like yours but is single and folding. Any info on yours might help me find name and value of mine. by: 68.205.98.173 |
WANTED: 1948 columbia tandeam bicycle
posted by: jarvis nealy
on 8/17/2009 at 4:20:56 PM
| i have been giving a 1948 columbia tandeam bicycle and would like to restore it and start riding the bicycle with my with any help in finding orginal parts would be great. i live in greenville south carolina by: 71.87.239.115 |
FOR SALE: lloyd tamden bike
posted by: Rob
on 8/16/2009 at 5:02:53 PM
| Hello I have had this tandem bike since I was 10..61 now..I need to get ride of it...had flaking paint...and missing front sproket...although I may know how to get in...long story..but if you are interested...I will do my best to find it...I live in milford, ct. 06460...thanks Rob by: 64.12.116.196 |
| Interested if this is still available, price depending. I am in MA, and can pick it up! Kevin by: 205.246.4.61 |
MISC: tandem bike
posted by: Bill
on 8/15/2009 at 8:45:48 PM
| I have an old bike circa 1940's ? Bike was manufactured in germany ? Name of bike is Rixe. Does anyone know anything about this bike or it's history ? by: 71.145.161.119 |
MISC: huffy serial numbers
posted by: mj
on 8/9/2009 at 8:31:37 AM
| Where on a 1960s circa Huffy Daisy Daisy tandem can I find the serial number? Can't date my bike because I can't find the number. by: 96.28.204.152 |
MISC: KL labled tandem from oregon?
posted by: Jon
on 7/26/2009 at 9:01:04 PM
| Has anyone ever heard of a frame builder possibly from oregon that used KL as a head badge? I have a very nice tandem from the late eighties and am trying to get some info. by: 75.70.93.225 |
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