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I found this stingray in the swap area of the last RPM Nationals drag races, leaning against some hot rod parts. The seller and I struck a deal, and I suddenly had a new bike to play with.

Does anyone know what the original colors were for the Pierce racing team? I’d like to determine the color of their jerseys, as I am trying to re-create these as true as possible to the originals. All I have for reference are a handful of black and white photos. Any help is appreciated!

A friend asked me to help repair a modification someone else had made to their Shelby tank. A hole had been created to accommodate a new light switch but the opening was made a little too big and also a little wonky-shaped.

With a recently acquired cigar tank, its finally time to build this Columbia motorbike frame I purchased several years ago. I’m estimating 1923-ish but I have not yet done the research.

I wanted to share some random photos from the Mecum motorcycle auction in Las Vegas this weekend. I had never been to one and wanted to check it out. Great event!

I just hit the road for a cross country trip that should take me through Denver, Chicago, and on into Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. It will be mostly a work trip but I decided to bring an old Elgin along with me in case there were any interesting places to explore on pedals. I may or may not...

Here we go again! I recently purchased another Bluebird project. This one was recently listed here on the cabe and is in much nicer condition than what I typically start with. I will be building this for a customer who really enjoyed my last build, which utilized modern performance parts...

I enjoyed sanding this previously blasted frame and fender assembly with my little girl today. I wanted to get some primer on the bare steel before the surface rusted any further. She is still way too short to ride it so we will have plenty of time to build this one!

After some careful negotiation, and a lot of help from @Jesse McCauley, who initially discovered the bike in a small town motorcycle shop, this very rare early Pierce Single has finally arrived. I have to also thank Jesse’s Dad, @New Mexico Brant , and @fordmike65 for their help transporting...

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone know who bought this Pierce Single Engine at the Vanderbrink Auction a couple years ago? It sold for about $4000 plus fees/ta any info is appreciated. Thanks! I’d like to track it or one similar down to complete a Pierce project of mine. here’s...

I took my 8 yr old daughter to the bmx track yesterday, and now she’s hooked. She expects me to take her back for more practice later this week! I’d like to find a junior size bike to replace her hot pink 30lb. Walmart brand but know almost nothing about the sport. I have an admitted...

Early 1930’s Indian “j” serial number model 151 motorbike. I’ve owned this bike for several years now. It’s taken many forms, with different parts as I’ve enjoyed it on many rides throughout Southern California over the years. The short stem and truss rod mounted teacup light are correct for...

Original Torrington handlebars for Airflo or Hiawatha arrow. Some scratches, Light pitting to chrome, but overall very nice original condition. Perfect for a patina build, or match for an original paint bike. Solid and straight. $1050 bucks, firm. Thanks!

Early 1930’s Indian “j” serial number model 151 motorbike. I’ve owned this bike for several years now. It’s taken many forms, with different parts as I’ve enjoyed it on many rides throughout Southern California over the years. It currently has correct fenders, pedals and clad rims with...

Ball-End-Spoke type rear hubs. One chainless with coaster, missing brake arm. The other standard. $150 each, $280 both, Or trade for some toc Columbia mens pedals with one flathead screw and one proprietary socket screw. :)

1890s, (maybe 1896, 97?) Columbia-Pope stem and bars, As found. $150 bucks. Thanks!

Original toc Racer wooden drop bars with leather grips in Original finish. No rot or damage. Very rideable condition (but I wouldn’t). Late 1800s is my estimation. One cap is missing. $850. Thank you!

*saddle not included* I’m in the process of selling much of my bicycle collection. This one is an extremely rare two-Speed Shaft Drive full suspension- 1909 cushion Pope Model 900. There are no touch ups, the paint was stripped away to original (or what is left of it). The paint could bear...

Thanks to a couple cabe members, I have the opportunity to revive another early bluebird frame. Here’s how it arrived. Bent like a banana, rusty, some twisted tubing, rotted top tube to seat tube joint, freeze/split fork blades, 52 extra holes, and some missing parts.

It begins again.

Very cool antique bicycle. 1890’s? The head badge is unfortunately missing and I’ve not seen another like it so this bicycle is a mystery for me. 16” frame with approx. 19” rear rim and 17” front. Solid tires, “Kelly” racing-ish looking adjustable handlebars. Appears very well made for a...

For Trade: Elgin Bluebird fender, Rear. Not pitted Or rusty but pretty rough. Real bluebird - not a converted skylark. Plenty of dents and the tail needs some metal grafted. Could potentially work well for a rear Robin fender by trimming the rear tail up. No skirt holes to fill. Looking...

1938 Elgin Bluebird. An old restoration, not sure when or by whom. I purchased this bike years ago from Nick and have enjoyed many memorable rides on it. The pinstriping and detail work are excellent, the bike now has plenty of chips and scratches through out. The bike is ready to ride or...

Whelp, Its been fun playing with this replica sidecar. Rides beautifully! It was attached to my Indian motorbike for the past couple years, with my 6 year old daughter enjoying the concept more than anyone. While I do not know who made it, it is the same unit, that I can tell, as the one...

I’ve been working on a set of fenders for a friend’s Elgin Bluebird. He located a set of original skylark fenders to work with. To make them accurate for the Bluebird, I had to eliminate the battery/light tray on the front fender, and fill in several holes.

Ra nd om t ir es a nd r im s. . a 26” prewar w/ a damaged spoke and new departure front shell, 28” clad w/ morrow rear hub, good display 28” tire single tube missing valve, a pair of odd size slightly smaller than 28” rims prewar very nice condition came on an orig 28” style...

Not sure who’s photos I pirated, but this is an interesting bike and I’d like to know where it ended up. Any help or info about the bike is appreciated. Thanks!

I’m starting to sell off several of my bikes including some of my bluebirds. I thought I’d snap a few RobertRileyesque photos while I had the opportunity! 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938

Rare Snake-belly tires in exceptional condition. Another set I've been hoarding away. $220

"Lightning" Carlisles in exceptional condition. Nice soft feel and no cracking. Beautiful tires I've been hoarding for the right project. $250 shipped

These are the non-"nylon" type Allstate tires from Sears. Holds pressure and rideable, but I wouldn't go hot-dogging it on them. Shows age and discoloring. Some cracking on one side as shown in photos. Rare tires to find in this condition. Originally $220 Reduced to $140

One is a twin-60 guard that has been media blasted; still evidence of chrome here and there. Correct mouunting holes gor any twin frame and features the long inner panel. Plenty of dents to hammer out and inside corner was trimmer away. repair or use on your beater twin60 klunker build. $350

Looking for info, photos, examples, catalogues on anything Schwinn, The World badged, or Schwinn built from 1900-1908. While trying to identify a toc frame I acquired recently, I discovered that there is a very limited number of Schwinn built bicycles from before 1916-ish? In fact, the only...

This toc saddle was sold before noticing a problem with the chassis. Issue was corrected and now being relisted for the same price.. Reads "The Singer" along the nose flap, not sure on original application. Saddle is very rideable, semi-soft sort of and undamaged. Nice stitching all the way...

Near perfect, this is the nicest original prewar saddle I have seen or owned. Troxel long-nose profile, skirted. Cushion and feel are excellent; firm and not all crunchy when you squeeze it. Every stitch is perfect and I believe that outside of being mounted, it has seen little if any use at...

So here it is! - I'm very happy with the quality of this restoration. I didn't do the work, but I was able to bring the bike up a little in its finished form by addressing a few small issues.

Here is one (1) bluebird lens trim piece. It is a good replica, made from aluminum. $55 bucks shipped

"Track Certified" and undergoing some modifications apparently.

I found these markings on a set of Torrington handlebars that I removed from a restored 1935 bluebird. They've been replated, but there is a marking at the center along with the usual "T" Torrington at the bar end. Has anyone seen this before?

Does anyone recall this mountain bike from the mid to late 90's downhill racing scene? It was a short lived company and I was also curious if anyone has ever seen one of these in person..

I am selling my early 6-day model Hetch, restored with original plated parts (not rechromed). To my knowledge, this is one of three (3) six day bicycles built by Hetchins in 1943, featuring the releived seat tube profile that contours to the rear wheel. This frame also features Hetchins' fancy...

I am really not sure if this qualifies as vintage, but I picked up this Foes LTS bike yesterday; my high school dream bike! Signed by Brent himself and outfitted with plenty of anodized goodies from the mid 90s mountain bike scene..I found it at a local bike swap.

Mead Ranger. Truss forks, stem appears stuck. Nice tank and badge. Mead chainring/crankset. Period grips sun-beat and melted for that perfect patina ride.. funky front wheel included as well. I might have some repop raingutter fenders for it as well if I can get to them. $350 picked up.

Motorbike. Unknown make? Westfield?? New departure model A hub, spring carrier, frame straight, torington bars, good useable chain. glass reflector included. Newer Girls saddle. The tires are clinchers that were stretched onto wood clad rims by a previous owner. Rear rim not bad. Front...

... but I'm not sure what they are. One is certainly a mead badged frame with mismatched wheels and a tank. The other is not badged. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

The Long Beach Coasters' Cycle Truck ride is soon approaching and I've already discovered that this is also an awesome swapmeet bike! This original paint postwar Schwinn cycle truck (fenders repainted) is in great rideable condition. I purchased this bike very recently but would like to sell...

Rough but rideable troxel saddle with skirted rear and sides. This is the long nose type common to several Elgin models. Some tearing along side skirt and missing material along the top from wear. Good straight chassis. Re-cover or use as your rider. Comfy. Kinda ugly.. but only $105 free...

Reads "The Singer" along the nose flap, not sure on original application. Saddle is very rideable, semi-soft sort of and undamaged. Nice stitching all the way around. $280 w free shipping cont us

Good rideable condition. Stiff padding. Soft leather. Toc style chassis. Reads "Scout". Saddle pan dimensions approx. 9"L x 7"W $270 free shipping Cont US