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Curious as to opinions on year built. Number checks to 52 buuuut drop center rims, morrow hub P checks to 46, dogleg crank, license plate, Schwinn script front hub, included a pic of kickstand. Thanks for any and all replies Rick

Thoughts on placing 26 inch wheels on a 24 inch frame to accommodate a 5 ft or shorter individual, and allowing them to have less rolling resistance and the appearance of riding a childs bike. I've seen it done for aesthetic reasons but would this help a shorter person be in control, fit them...

Bought this as a project knowing it was bent. I have some thought as how to straighten but appealing to the more knowledgeable here. Thanks for any reply Rick

Anyone know what these rims with funky welds might have came on? Era? Chinese? Etc Tia Rick

So this is the frame from the schwinn straight bar I bought Sunday ago. Looking for suggestions, thoughts, and or ideas to make frame serviceable. My first thought is grind it to clean metal then braze it solid. Also thought of an O/A bath then braze. It’s been suggested clean it then J B Weld...

Local find supposedly in an attic for 70 years. I’m not sure if paint has been touched up or not. Tapered kickstand? Serial no C15550, locking fork, non knurled wheels, bendix hub. Comments pro or con welcome Rick

Just a little info plz

Looking for suggestions, comments, etc. I tell my wife what to have the kids buy me for Christmas. I have park tools pedal wrench and would like to have a set of cone wrenches. Can't find a set of Parks in standard only metric. Would they be close enough to use or does someone make a quality set...

Basically as found added seat I had. Needs some spokes tires and a kid. Nothings been apart. Older repaint that looks like it might come off. Shipping actual cost or 125 located 65706

Crusty rear drum ready for a crusty rider (well after some work) currently stuck. condition inside unknown I have had drive side outer bearing apart. Rim needs truing picture of rim where it set near ground included. Will cut hub out if buyer wants to save on shipping. Shipping 50 or actual cost...

Picked this up yesterday and have some questions. Serial number dates to 52 I think but drop center rims, dogleg crank seem earlier. BB joints seem rough and I’ve read where early post war electro forging was not perfected. Serial no is C82844 without sanding paint off I may try some chalk on...

We are in Yellowstone for a few days and happened upon a cyclist at the Divide. Jack Harry has ridden from Portland on his way to Ft Collins CO. Riding a Columbine that was modified after a car hit him a few years ago it now comes apart for shipping. Elevation was 8000 plus. Needless to say I...

Anyone here aware of or use 303? Buddy gave me some for my canoe and tried it on my og paint rider. I’m amazed at depth it brought back no steel wool, sand paper etc. Just sprayed it on let it set a while rubbed excess off.

Bought this wall hanger the other day curious as to maker, year,etc. appears someone destroyed serial number. Has some shelby resemblance to me. 21 1/2 seat post Tia

Need a little help on year please. Serial number A00106 checks to 53 but is on bottom bracket. Thanks for any reply Rickps there not another number behind the six I cleaned more

Any thoughts as to what brand, full size or no, pics of a complete one? Thanks for any reply Rick

1935 I’ve been told. Triple drop rims, beautiful artisan paint work from back in the day, og bent crane, stem, chainguard and wald pedals go with 750 dollars shipped in the conus or 600 picked up here

Wife of a friend dug her husbands Christmas bike out of the shed for a refurbish looking for the tank. Thanks Rick

Trike or small bike seat approx. 9 inches long 8 inches wide looks like it would clean up nice 100 shipped in conus pm for more pics

Anyone here use the shipping boxes offered through shipbikes? Thanks for any reply Rick

Found this interesting, from facebook OBC page any info?

As found needs full service and some tlc located 65706 500 shipped 375 local pickup more pics if interested

Kinda interested in a Montesa Trials bicycle. thanks Rick

Is there a major difference in prewar vs postwar rake and or trail? The 48 is my daily rider and with a bit of momentum it can be ridden hands free. The 40 which I really like is much different, I believe if you turned the bars loose it would go down. Setting stopped the front wheel wants to...

Believe this to be Westfield for G519 war era bike. Looks to me like it was never mounted. Some dents and shelf wear. $500. Shipped pm for more info or pics

Frame has belt detents serial number kinda messed up thanks for any reply Rick

Anyone know what year etc? Thanks in advance

Does anyone here own one of these we could see some pictures of? Thanks Rick

This bike is all over Instagram with no story anyone know anything I think it’s gorgeous!

Looking for truss rods any condition except bent

Need other half of bracket thanks

How does one determine prewar vs postwar grips? Does oval vs teardrop mean anything? Thank you

Crusty whizzer rack looks straight to me 100 shipped

Leather seem like it would make a good rider one tiny hole 125 shipped

Straight frame rack has one bent leg free seat post 120 shipped

63 I think fork is bent S A 3 speed no chain guard 150 plus actual shipping

I have this tank and this b f g badged bike came from same place. Bike is 41 would this be its tank? Thanks

Would like to know name and manufacturer if possible thanks

Bought this at a swap and can’t decide what to do with the chrome. Currently removing old grease from hubs etc. Paint is very nice chrome not so much. If patina was consistent I’d probably leave it alone but contrast bugs me. Thoughts?

What can you guys tell me about this? Admin feel free to move if in wrong place. bi

http://www.speedplay.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=pedalmuseum.quill lots of pics in scroll bar

https://springfield.craigslist.org/atq/d/springfield-1940-bicycle-by-wings/6837652227.html I've looked at this way to high for me wrong fork wrong fenders rims shot bottom bracket is rusted stuck if anyone here buys this contact me Rick

1940 cwc do these fenders etc fit the boys Bikes without modification?

These came on the recent 1902 Columbia frame I bought, wondered if anyone knows their purpose? Thanks Rick

Bought this to attempt a Wheemen Crit., and have a rider when done. Serial number 390x93, (1922 or 23suggested)seat post 21 1/4 inches, New Departure model R rear hub, 36 spoke. Front 32 spokes. No drilled hole in rear bridge for fender mount. 24 tooth sprocket front 9 rear. Would like to know...

On page 52 of volume 2 of the Evolution of the Bicycle is a 39 Imperial owned by Steve Castelli. Anyone know where it is? How it is badged? If the waterfall badge was stamped Colson or left plain? Also is Castelli still alive? Damn what a collection! Thanks Rick

Had a guy ask me today what 20 inch bikes came with wheelie bars. Its out of my wheelhouse. Any thoughts here? Thanks for any reply Rick

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1938-Elgin-Bluebird/254007950491?hash=item3b240dbc9b:g:tz0AAOSwIAJcAy5P

Mildly looking for a pre 33 roadster or track bike to maybe attempt a wheelmen crit on. PM me with possibilities please Rick Bump needs to be 22 inches or less lots of balloon stuff to trade.