Saturday, March 5, 2016

1901 - 1910 Sunbeam oilbath halfmoon shield

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1901 - 1910 Sunbeam oilbath halfmoon shield Sunbeam oilbath halfmoon shield (patent 1905)
Photo Courtesy of Norman Miller, Pa. USA.

This illustrates Sunbeam patent no. GB190515493 , the "half-moon shield" (This patent no. appears on the oilbath itself in its earlier form 15493/05)

and also, perhaps, GB190827189, the bolt-on oil-bath - the words "patent" and a number below can just be made out on the perforated chainstay to the left of the crank, though it does not look like the right number.

(see the originals of both by keying in the nos at ep.espacenet.com/numberSearch?locale=en_EP)

or go straight to patents here:
v3.espacenet.com/textdoc?DB=EPODOC&IDX=GB190515493&am...
and here: v3.espacenet.com/textdoc?DB=EPODOC&IDX=GB190827189&am...

Friday, March 4, 2016

1957 Colson Evans Olympic

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1957 Colson Evans Olympic 1957 Girls Colson Evans Olympic - Great curves!

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

1987 Schwinn Ontare

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1987 Schwinn Ontare This is my 1988 Schwinn Ontare which I have restored. It is still needed the original decals, the brakeset is Suntour Sprint like the rest of the componets. It originally came with Royal Compe II brakes which I have but are not mounted. Schwinns first aluminum built bicycle offered in 1988, they were a little late in offering an aluninum lightweight bicycle to the market but it was worth the wait. I'm the original owner of this Ontare.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

1980 Huffy Aerowind

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1980 Huffy Aerowind Early 1980's Huffy Aerowind. Has shimano AX components, though not the models you see on higher end bikes. The brakes are Shimano AX parapul's which is a center pull braking system. Three piece shimano cranks, steel rims, and 1" x 1 3/8" gumwall tires. The handlebar wrap and seat are not original. Wrap was tan cotton, and seat was grey suede(Avocet made in Italy) The seat was in as pristine shape as the bike was, so I didn't want to leave it on the bike of course. It was a stroke of luck even finding a Huffy road bike in this shape, much less one that is 20+ years old:-) Hope you enjoy it.

Monday, February 29, 2016

Sunday, February 28, 2016

1931 - 1940 Schwinn Henderson

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1931 - 1940 Schwinn Henderson This is a late 1930s Schwinn Henderson Balloon Tire Cruiser. Single speed, New Departure Model D coaster brake, Torrington Company Stem, Handlebars, pedals (those were replaced due to damage. Original tires were made by Western Auto Supply of Kansas City but were replaced due to wear. Tires and pedals are new replacements, but the rest of the bicycle is original. Art deco style artwork in metal and paint present. Schwinn Black Cross Chicago logo on the seat tube, Troxel giant springer leather saddle also original. It rides like a Cadillac, long wheel base and smooth as ice. Uphill it's a real bear though. Rims are 26X2.125 full size balloons. The bike cost me nothing to get, my grandpa bought it from the original owner back around 1940 and it's been in the family every since. I found it in his barn one day by accident while working with my dad. Photo by me,. Mike Rybak

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Friday, February 26, 2016

1987 Dyno Roadster

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1987 Dyno Roadster 1995 Dyno Roadster. I know it's not a classic but they don't make em anymore so who knows....I started off with just a frame and spent months chasing parts. May still add fenders but kinda like the looks of it now.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

1972 Schwinn Sting-Ray Krate Disc Brake

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1972 Schwinn Sting-Ray Krate Disc Brake Closeup of rear Disc Brake

Tuesday, February 23, 2016