Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965

Discussion of classic balloon-tire and middleweight bicycles built between 1933 and 1965.

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  1. old hotrod

    Tankless Tuesday Balloon Tire bike pics

    old hotrod, Jan 6, 2015 ... 28 29 30
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    keith kodish
    keith kodish
    Oct 19, 2017 at 9:36 AM
  2. Freqman1

    Key for Zep Fork

    Freqman1, Sep 26, 2017
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    211
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Oct 19, 2017 at 5:41 AM
  3. fordmike65

    Let's see them singlebars/camelbacks!

    fordmike65, Oct 4, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    55
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    1,410
    ZE52414
    ZE52414
    Oct 18, 2017 at 5:40 PM
  4. 30thtbird

    Murray serial number project.

    30thtbird, Oct 3, 2009 ... 11 12 13
    Replies:
    240
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    76,560
    avanti
    avanti
    Oct 18, 2017 at 4:56 PM
  5. Marc's Classic Chrome

    1954 J.C. Higgins wow!!

    Marc's Classic Chrome, Oct 14, 2017 at 3:14 PM
    Replies:
    19
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    295
    Saving Tempest
    Saving Tempest
    Oct 18, 2017 at 4:55 PM
  6. Phazr

    Yet another Sears Model number query

    Phazr, Oct 18, 2017 at 2:02 PM
    Replies:
    1
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    43
    Cowboy in NC
    Cowboy in NC
    Oct 18, 2017 at 3:43 PM
  7. Foxclassics

    Identify a fork

    Foxclassics, Oct 16, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    9
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    157
    sprocket man
    sprocket man
    Oct 18, 2017 at 11:29 AM
  8. Dave Stromberger

    Mystery Handlebars

    Dave Stromberger, Oct 17, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    9
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    185
    ranman
    ranman
    Oct 18, 2017 at 9:52 AM
  9. Foxclassics

    Picked this up last weekend

    Foxclassics, Oct 12, 2017
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    5
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    335
    Schwinn lover
    Schwinn lover
    Oct 17, 2017 at 5:20 PM
  10. Scribble

    Prewar Long-Tank Huffman Dixie-Flyer

    Scribble, Oct 16, 2017 at 9:56 PM
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    6
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    147
    Scribble
    Scribble
    Oct 17, 2017 at 10:33 AM
  11. Krakatoa

    Wheels of Progress

    Krakatoa, Oct 17, 2017 at 10:17 AM
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    0
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    59
    Krakatoa
    Krakatoa
    Oct 17, 2017 at 10:17 AM
  12. Foxclassics

    Hawthorne

    Foxclassics, Oct 16, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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    6
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    158
    StoneWoods
    StoneWoods
    Oct 17, 2017 at 9:45 AM
  13. then8j

    Elgin Bluebird photos

    then8j, Nov 20, 2015 ... 11 12 13
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    245
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    13,768
    cyclingday
    cyclingday
    Oct 17, 2017 at 9:42 AM
  14. tech549

    1941 hawthorne all american

    tech549, Oct 14, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    10
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    284
    mrg
    mrg
    Oct 16, 2017 at 4:32 PM
  15. oldfart36

    GREAT STORY HERE! 1949 Airman

    oldfart36, Oct 16, 2017 at 4:03 PM
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    1
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    113
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    Oct 16, 2017 at 4:19 PM
  16. TheDXjedi

    New Roadmaster owner

    TheDXjedi, May 12, 2017
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    16
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    615
    John
    John
    Oct 16, 2017 at 1:20 PM
  17. Marc's Classic Chrome

    Monark Roadster?

    Marc's Classic Chrome, Oct 11, 2017
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    7
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    164
    Marc's Classic Chrome
    Marc's Classic Chrome
    Oct 16, 2017 at 9:12 AM
  18. Sacket cycle works

    1936 silver king progress

    Sacket cycle works, Oct 16, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    1
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    64
    Sacket cycle works
    Sacket cycle works
    Oct 16, 2017 at 9:01 AM
  19. StoneWoods

    1935 Hawthorne

    StoneWoods, Oct 14, 2017 at 7:39 PM
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    2
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    139
    StoneWoods
    StoneWoods
    Oct 16, 2017 at 6:20 AM
  20. MOE'S antiques

    Hawthorne long tank year?

    MOE'S antiques, Oct 15, 2017 at 7:01 AM
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    4
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    127
    mrg
    mrg
    Oct 16, 2017 at 12:30 AM
  21. rollfaster

    1936 Westfield built Mead Ranger Ace

    rollfaster, Oct 15, 2017 at 10:26 AM
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    7
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    168
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    Oct 15, 2017 at 6:39 PM
  22. onecatahula

    Your Still Lifes !

    onecatahula, Jan 18, 2015 ... 29 30 31
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    27,770
    tripple3
    tripple3
    Oct 15, 2017 at 6:07 PM
  23. kreika

    Need some help identifying this stem please.

    kreika, Oct 15, 2017 at 3:49 PM
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    3
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    84
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Oct 15, 2017 at 5:29 PM
  24. pedalpower17

    50s Western Flyer Deluxe

    pedalpower17, Oct 13, 2017 at 12:56 PM
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    2
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    144
    pedalpower17
    pedalpower17
    Oct 15, 2017 at 3:03 PM
  25. Christopher

    Western Flyer X-53 Original

    Christopher, Dec 21, 2016 ... 3 4 5
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    2,973
    2jakes
    2jakes
    Oct 15, 2017 at 12:15 PM
  26. rollfaster

    Nice estate sale find

    rollfaster, Sep 15, 2017
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    7
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    484
    rollfaster
    rollfaster
    Oct 15, 2017 at 6:25 AM
  27. Jks

    39 rollfast?

    Jks, Sep 19, 2017
    Replies:
    8
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    332
    TieDye
    TieDye
    Oct 14, 2017 at 6:20 PM
  28. tech549

    prewar elgin

    tech549, Oct 1, 2017
    Replies:
    7
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    329
    TieDye
    TieDye
    Oct 14, 2017 at 5:57 PM
  29. szathmarig

    What do we have here?

    szathmarig, Aug 21, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    498
    buickmike
    buickmike
    Oct 14, 2017 at 4:53 PM
  30. TheFizzer

    Fresh Find Monark

    TheFizzer, Oct 10, 2017
    Replies:
    4
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    214
    TheFizzer
    TheFizzer
    Oct 14, 2017 at 3:51 PM
  31. Dave Stromberger

    Cool Monark "Air Wing Club" Member Pinback

    Dave Stromberger, Oct 11, 2017
    Replies:
    8
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    164
    Adamtinkerer
    Adamtinkerer
    Oct 14, 2017 at 1:09 PM
  32. jcb0410

    1939 Spiegel Airman

    jcb0410, Jun 1, 2017 ... 2 3
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    56
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    2,408
    bikewhorder
    bikewhorder
    Oct 14, 2017 at 9:07 AM
  33. coin1812

    1941 Mead Ranger

    coin1812, Sep 17, 2017 ... 2
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    20
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    510
    bobcycles
    bobcycles
    Oct 12, 2017
  34. Marc's Classic Chrome

    Vintage Hiawatha Tanker

    Marc's Classic Chrome, Oct 12, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    97
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    Oct 12, 2017
  35. cyclonecoaster.com

    TANK Bike Thursday ... Show off your favorite TANK bike that you admire or own

    cyclonecoaster.com, Feb 5, 2015 ... 39 40 41
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    814
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    44,468
    cyclingday
    cyclingday
    Oct 12, 2017
  36. Slick4d4d

    The fate of this Western flyer skip tooth ladies bike is in your hands...

    Slick4d4d, Oct 12, 2017
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    2
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    90
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Oct 12, 2017
  37. Marc's Classic Chrome

    X-53 find!!!!

    Marc's Classic Chrome, Aug 11, 2017 ... 2
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    23
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    745
    Marc's Classic Chrome
    Marc's Classic Chrome
    Oct 12, 2017
  38. MTGeorge

    Oddball CWC Hiawatha

    MTGeorge, Jan 15, 2015
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    443
    Oilit
    Oilit
    Oct 12, 2017
  39. buickmike

    Family Reunion

    buickmike, Jan 21, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    524
    buickmike
    buickmike
    Oct 12, 2017
  40. oldfart36

    MUST READ!!GREAT LESSON!!

    oldfart36, Aug 27, 2017
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    336
    TieDye
    TieDye
    Oct 11, 2017
  41. Hawthornecrazy

    Roadmaster supreme drawing

    Hawthornecrazy, Oct 5, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
    Views:
    701
    CWCMAN
    CWCMAN
    Oct 11, 2017
  42. Robertriley

    Elgin Twin 60 Registry

    Robertriley, Sep 23, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    40
    Views:
    1,079
    charnleybob
    charnleybob
    Oct 10, 2017
  43. rideahiggins

    JC Higgins What's this tab for?

    rideahiggins, Apr 23, 2017
    Replies:
    17
    Views:
    358
    rideahiggins
    rideahiggins
    Oct 10, 2017
  44. onecatahula

    Your Action Shots

    onecatahula, Oct 31, 2014 ... 11 12 13
    Replies:
    240
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    14,090
    tripple3
    tripple3
    Oct 8, 2017
  45. Sacket cycle works

    X53 value

    Sacket cycle works, Oct 8, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    134
    bobcycles
    bobcycles
    Oct 8, 2017
  46. Marc's Classic Chrome

    Shelby book/ help with i.d.

    Marc's Classic Chrome, Oct 3, 2017
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    327
    Marc's Classic Chrome
    Marc's Classic Chrome
    Oct 8, 2017
  47. TheFizzer

    Help dating my Hawthorne

    TheFizzer, Oct 8, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    88
    bairdco
    bairdco
    Oct 8, 2017
  48. jungleterry

    Barn finished for bike display .

    jungleterry, Oct 6, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    23
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    617
    Cowboy in NC
    Cowboy in NC
    Oct 8, 2017
  49. jacob9795

    Iver Johnson

    jacob9795, Aug 10, 2017
    Replies:
    16
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    437
    tech549
    tech549
    Oct 7, 2017
  50. avanti

    1948 Columbia (Recognize This Rim?)

    avanti, Oct 3, 2017
    Replies:
    1
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    122
    Adamtinkerer
    Adamtinkerer
    Oct 7, 2017
  51. ratfink1962

    Colson Tandem questions

    ratfink1962, Nov 22, 2011 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
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    2,846
    Tom1968
    Tom1968
    Oct 6, 2017
  52. Rusty2wheels

    My new toy

    Rusty2wheels, Jul 10, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    794
    Schwinn is life
    Schwinn is life
    Oct 6, 2017
  53. Slick4d4d

    Pair of Colson bikes together for over 70 years

    Slick4d4d, Oct 3, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    29
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    536
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Oct 6, 2017
  54. sloar

    Hawthorne find

    sloar, Oct 6, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    133
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Oct 6, 2017
  55. Floyd

    Rollfast date?

    Floyd, Oct 5, 2017
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    156
    rollfaster
    rollfaster
    Oct 6, 2017
  56. KingOBO

    Metallic Green Roadmaster Luxury Liner info?

    KingOBO, Oct 5, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    103
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Oct 5, 2017
  57. rollfaster

    Chrome master?

    rollfaster, Oct 4, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    230
    rollfaster
    rollfaster
    Oct 5, 2017
  58. geosbike

    36 schwinn motorbike

    geosbike, Oct 3, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    316
    mfhemi1969
    mfhemi1969
    Oct 4, 2017
  59. phantom

    Chain Ring

    phantom, Oct 2, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    106
    GTs58
    GTs58
    Oct 2, 2017
  60. New Mexico Brant

    From the Land of Huffman...

    New Mexico Brant, Sep 26, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    31
    Views:
    894
    Cowboy in NC
    Cowboy in NC
    Oct 2, 2017
  61. Gandalf the Gray

    BF Goodrich i.d. help?

    Gandalf the Gray, Oct 2, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    128
    Jay81
    Jay81
    Oct 2, 2017
  62. tripple3

    1936 Electric C model

    tripple3, Jul 1, 2015 ... 2
    Replies:
    33
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    2,129
    tripple3
    tripple3
    Oct 2, 2017
  63. THEGOLDENGREEK

    Manton @smith Golden Eagle Pacer

    THEGOLDENGREEK, Oct 1, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    166
    THEGOLDENGREEK
    THEGOLDENGREEK
    Oct 2, 2017
  64. keith kodish

    Somewhat Matching Lincolns

    keith kodish, Sep 30, 2017
    Replies:
    14
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    319
    THEGOLDENGREEK
    THEGOLDENGREEK
    Oct 2, 2017
  65. cowboy121

    DOES THIS LOOK LIKE A COLSON NUMBER?

    cowboy121, Oct 1, 2017
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    167
    cowboy121
    cowboy121
    Oct 1, 2017
  66. Thonyv1974_

    Big trees and Bicycles, post your findings from your rides.

    Thonyv1974_, Apr 10, 2017 ... 2 3 4
    Replies:
    62
    Views:
    1,864
    Velocipedist Co.
    Velocipedist Co.
    Oct 1, 2017
  67. Jesse McCauley

    JC Higgins Jetflow Estate Sale Survivor

    Jesse McCauley, May 11, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    319
    Arturo1949
    Arturo1949
    Oct 1, 2017
  68. jacob9795

    What's it worth?1957-58 Monark Roadster

    jacob9795, Sep 30, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    146
    fboggs1986
    fboggs1986
    Oct 1, 2017
  69. lgrinnings

    Can anyone i.d. this rack?

    lgrinnings, Oct 1, 2017
    Replies:
    4
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    111
    THEGOLDENGREEK
    THEGOLDENGREEK
    Oct 1, 2017
  70. Jtrikester

    help i.d. girls skip tooth

    Jtrikester, Sep 30, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    72
    keith kodish
    keith kodish
    Sep 30, 2017
  71. kreika

    In search of original Mercury Pacemaker headshroud decal pictures

    kreika, Sep 30, 2017
    Replies:
    0
    Views:
    62
    kreika
    kreika
    Sep 30, 2017
  72. Cowboy in NC

    What On Earth Would Have Caused This?

    Cowboy in NC, Sep 29, 2017
    Replies:
    13
    Views:
    254
    the2finger
    the2finger
    Sep 30, 2017
  73. hashbrown

    Fenders identification help?

    hashbrown, Sep 27, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    230
    old hotrod
    old hotrod
    Sep 29, 2017
  74. carlitos60

    Twin Bar w Attitude!!

    carlitos60, Sep 24, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    197
    mfhemi1969
    mfhemi1969
    Sep 29, 2017
  75. dave429

    1936 Roadmaster Flat Tank

    dave429, Sep 28, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    255
    Robertriley
    Robertriley
    Sep 28, 2017
  76. Jks

    Correct year on monark?

    Jks, Sep 22, 2017
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    240
    Jks
    Jks
    Sep 27, 2017
  77. mtnbikeman

    Help with year of ladies Silver King

    mtnbikeman, Sep 20, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    90
    JMack
    JMack
    Sep 26, 2017
  78. Dave82

    Monark Rocket???

    Dave82, Sep 26, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    116
    Dave82
    Dave82
    Sep 26, 2017
  79. Kevin LeRoy

    Hawthorne makeover

    Kevin LeRoy, Sep 22, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    193
    ratina
    ratina
    Sep 26, 2017
  80. Freqman1

    Balloon Tires!

    Freqman1, Sep 24, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    285
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Sep 26, 2017
  81. jd56

    What year?

    jd56, Sep 25, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    190
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Sep 26, 2017
  82. American Vintage Bicycle Supply

    Back in the game with a load of bikes.

    American Vintage Bicycle Supply, Sep 25, 2017
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    225
    Shawn Michael
    Shawn Michael
    Sep 25, 2017
  83. Dave K

    Help identify this Elgin and fenders

    Dave K, Sep 23, 2017
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    258
    Cowboy in NC
    Cowboy in NC
    Sep 25, 2017
  84. irene_crystal

    My "New" 1935? Wards Hawthorne

    irene_crystal, May 4, 2012 ... 2
    Replies:
    22
    Views:
    1,652
    kris Nelson
    kris Nelson
    Sep 25, 2017
  85. jd56

    48 Schwinn

    jd56, Sep 24, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    194
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    Sep 24, 2017
  86. TheFizzer

    Columbia

    TheFizzer, Sep 24, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    115
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Sep 24, 2017
  87. scale

    replacement chain size

    scale, Sep 16, 2017
    Replies:
    4
    Views:
    137
    scale
    scale
    Sep 24, 2017
  88. Adam1231

    1953 Panther Value ?

    Adam1231, Sep 18, 2017
    Replies:
    15
    Views:
    310
    Adam1231
    Adam1231
    Sep 23, 2017
  89. Schwinnlover

    Dating a Phantom? Centennial or 1952?

    Schwinnlover, Sep 19, 2017
    Replies:
    18
    Views:
    316
    deepsouth
    deepsouth
    Sep 23, 2017
  90. Slick4d4d

    Barn find B.F. Goodrich Challenger

    Slick4d4d, Sep 21, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    213
    bobcycles
    bobcycles
    Sep 23, 2017
  91. keith kodish

    1956 Schwinn-built B.F. Goodrich Arrow

    keith kodish, Sep 21, 2017
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    185
    Awhipple
    Awhipple
    Sep 22, 2017
  92. Nick Downs

    1936 Rollfast v 200 front fender

    Nick Downs, Aug 6, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    238
    Nashional
    Nashional
    Sep 22, 2017
  93. xmtnrider

    Elgin Twin 60 Value

    xmtnrider, Sep 6, 2017 ... 2 3
    Replies:
    45
    Views:
    2,025
    Robertriley
    Robertriley
    Sep 22, 2017
  94. 37fleetwood

    Huffman serial number project

    37fleetwood, Jul 20, 2007 ... 12 13 14
    Replies:
    261
    Views:
    54,809
    New Mexico Brant
    New Mexico Brant
    Sep 22, 2017
  95. Robertriley

    Something Special Coming Soon

    Robertriley, Aug 21, 2017 ... 5 6 7
    Replies:
    121
    Views:
    4,080
    Saving Tempest
    Saving Tempest
    Sep 22, 2017
  96. dave429

    What Brand Tank?

    dave429, Sep 21, 2017
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    210
    dave429
    dave429
    Sep 21, 2017
  97. John Gailey

    Hiawatha Arrow

    John Gailey, Sep 21, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    223
    John Gailey
    John Gailey
    Sep 21, 2017
  98. scrubbinrims

    Elgin Robin Opinion

    scrubbinrims, May 10, 2015
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    677
    stoney
    stoney
    Sep 21, 2017
  99. Floyd

    Shelby find

    Floyd, May 25, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    21
    Views:
    1,008
    Herman
    Herman
    Sep 21, 2017
  100. Schwinnlover

    1930's Monark "The Rocket" value

    Schwinnlover, Sep 20, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    312
    oldfart36
    oldfart36
    Sep 21, 2017
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