Sunday, October 3, 2021

1956 J. C. Higgins


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Balloon Tire Bike
J. C. HIGGINS

Saturday, October 2, 2021

1949 Shelby Supreme


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Balloon Tire Bike
A RARE AND CLASSIC SHELBY CYCLE CO. SUPREME BICYCLE LADIES BIKE IN NEAR MINT CONDITION, MOST LIKELY MUSEUM QUALITY. THE OWNER~S MOTHER WON THIS FABULOUS TWO-TONED RED AND BEIGE BIKE IN A RAFFLE AT HAMLIN PARK IN EAST AURORA, NY CIRCA 1949 OR 1950, AND BARELY - IF EVER - USED IT, IT HAS BEEN STORED MOST OF ITS LIFE. THE CHROME ON THE TIRES IS BRILLIANT, THE SEAT LOOKS BRAND NEW, AND THE "SHELBY" PAINTED DECALS ARE INTACT. THE BICYCLE~S SERIAL NUMBER IS 49.71781. IT MEASURES 33" TO THE SEAT AND IS 6 FEET IN LENGTH. COMPLETELY ORIGINAL INCLUDING PAINT AND ALL PARTS, THIS BEAUTIFUL BICYCLE SHOWS VERY LITTLE WEAR WITH ONLY A HANDFUL OF SCRATCHES OR SCUFFS AND SOME LIGHT RUST IN A FEW SPOTS AS CAN BE SEEN IN THE PHOTOS, MOST OF WHICH ARE A RESULT OF MOVING IT AROUND IN STORAGE AND NOT FROM USE. THE HORN WORKS FINE AS DOES THE LIGHT, THOUGH NEW BATTERIES/BULB ARE NEEDED. ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THE PARTS INCLUDE: * SEAT: STAMPED "TROXEL, ELYRIA, OH" * TIRES: MARKED "US ROYAL CHAIN, UNITED STATES RUBBER CO." * LIGHT: MARKED "DELTA, MADE IN USA" * FRAME PLATE: "BENDIX" (NEAR BACK TIRE) * KICKSTAND: MARKED "DATA PL" * HANDLEBAR GRIPS: MARKED "FLEXGRIP, PAT. PENDING" * NAME PLATES: ONE SAYS "THE SHELBY, AMERICAN~S QUALITY BICYCLE, THE SHELBY CYCLE CO., SHELBY, OH" AND THE OTHER, "SHELBY SUPREME".

Friday, October 1, 2021

1931 - 1940 Montgomery Ward (Hawthorne) Comet


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Balloon Tire Bike
THIS IS A 1939 MONTGOMERY WARDS HAWTHORNE COMET

Thursday, September 30, 2021

1949 Legnano Roma


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Lightweight
A LEGNANO ROMA, PROBABLY ABOUT 1948-9, WITH CAMPAGNOLO CORSA 4 SPEED GEAR. RIPE FOR RESTORATION.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

1964 Mattel Stallion


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Muscle Bike
1964 MATTEL STALLION, YES, THAT IS A BIKE IN MY LIVING ROOM. THIS IS ACTUALLY A PRETTY GOOD BIKE, THE SEAT IS MOUNTED ON DUAL SHOCKS, MAKING FOR A PRETTY COMFORTABLE RIDE. IT ALSO MAKES IT VERY EASY TO POP WHEELIES. THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOT STOCK AND SOMEBODY REPLACED THE REAR TIRE WITH A SCHWINN SLICK. I BELIEVE THE PEDALS ARE NOT STOCK. EVERYTHING ELSE APPEARS TO BE ORIGINAL. GREG GTR1017@COX.NET

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

1963 Murray Jet-Fire X 66


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Middleweight
I CANNOT FIND ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BIKE. THE CHAIN GUARD SAYS JET-FIRE X 66, THE SERIAL # IS 20X66 760857 IT IS AN OLD MURRAY. CAN ANYONE TELL ME ANYTHING ABOUT THIS BIKE PLEASE?????? E-MAIL SCRAPPYLOUIE@

Monday, September 27, 2021

1931 - 1940 Columbia Model 48 Tandem


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Bicycle Type: Balloon Tire Bike
1930S 2 SEATED TANDEM BIKE. FIRE ENGINE RED IN COLOR, BUT PROBABLY REPAINTED. STEERING FROM BACK OR FRONT SEAT POSSIBLE, BAR CONNECTS FROM REAR TO FRONT TO ENABLE STEERING FROM EITHER POSITION. TIRE SIZE: 26 X 2.125 FRONT AND REAR SILVER FENDERS PLAQUE ON FRONT OF BIKE SAYS: MODEL 48 / COLUMBIA / POPE MIGDO OR POPE MIGCO THE REAR AXEL SAYS MODEL D AND NEW DEPARTURE

Sunday, September 26, 2021

1960 Capo Modell Campagnolo


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Lightweight
1960 CAPO - MODELL CAMPAGNOLO - MADE IN AUSTRIA, THIS MODEL WAS IN CELEBRATION OF THE COMPANY~S 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND ALSO THE 1960 ROME OLYPICS (HENCE: CAMPAGNOLO). CAMPY FRONT AND REAR DERAILEURS AND HIGH FLANGE HUBS, WEINMANN VAINQUEURE 999 BRAKES, AMBROSIO BARS AND ADJUSTABLE STEM, AGRATI COTTERED CRANKS (REPLACED WITH TA CRANKS), AND REYNOLDS 531 TUBING.

Saturday, September 25, 2021

1960 Capo Modell Campagnolo


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Lightweight
1960 CAPO - MODELL CAMPAGNOLO - MADE IN AUSTRIA, THIS MODEL WAS IN CELEBRATION OF THE COMPANY~S 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND ALSO THE 1960 ROME OLYPICS (HENCE: CAMPAGNOLO). CAMPY FRONT AND REAR DERAILEURS AND HIGH FLANGE HUBS, WEINMANN VAINQUEURE 999 BRAKES, AMBROSIO BARS AND ADJUSTABLE STEM, AGRATI COTTERED CRANKS (REPLACED WITH TA CRANKS), AND REYNOLDS 531 TUBING.

Friday, September 24, 2021

1931 - 1940 Raleigh


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Lightweight
RALEIGH LADIES, POSSIBLY 1920~S? SER NO 32078E (AS FAR AS I CAN TELL!) OFFERS TO "BACK-2-BIKES" CHARITY PROJECT, STAFFORD. 07802 484797 STEVE_KEAN@COMPUSERVE.COM

Thursday, September 23, 2021

1952 Columbia


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Balloon Tire Bike
THIS IS A COLUMBIA, IM NOT SURE WHAT YEAR IT IS, OR WHAT NAME IT IS. IM TRYING TO FIND SOME MORE INFORMATION ABOUT IT. ALSO I NEED PARTS FOR IT, TANK, CHAINGUARD, REAR RACK, I KNOW THEY HAVE THEM BECAUSE I SAW A WESTERN FLYER WITH ALL THAT ON IT WITH THE SAME FRAME. PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH THE INFORMATION THANKS COSMO9O@ZOOMINTERNET.NET

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

1967 Raleigh Sprite


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Lightweight
RALEIGH 5 SPEED SPRITE. 23" WHEELS, WORKING HEADLAMP, WORKING TAILLAMP, MILLER GENERATOR, BIRD CRANK