Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965

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

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  1. Robertriley

    Something Special Coming Soon

    Robertriley, Aug 21, 2017 at 11:32 AM ... 2
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    higgens
    higgens
    Aug 22, 2017 at 9:21 AM
  2. StoneWoods

    Original 46' B-507

    StoneWoods, Aug 22, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    8
    StoneWoods
    StoneWoods
    Aug 22, 2017 at 9:17 AM
  3. azbug-i

    A Very Special Pair - '36 Safety Streamlines

    azbug-i, Aug 22, 2017 at 7:42 AM
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    77
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Aug 22, 2017 at 9:02 AM
  4. the tinker

    Frank's Place.

    the tinker, Aug 19, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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    186
    azbug-i
    azbug-i
    Aug 22, 2017 at 8:37 AM
  5. Bigmike78

    Help want to restore

    Bigmike78, Aug 21, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    134
    Bigmike78
    Bigmike78
    Aug 22, 2017 at 7:19 AM
  6. fordmike65

    Looking for info on correct ladies Twinflex bars

    fordmike65, Aug 21, 2017 at 4:43 PM
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    15
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    131
    the2finger
    the2finger
    Aug 21, 2017 at 10:09 PM
  7. szathmarig

    What do we have here?

    szathmarig, Aug 21, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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    2
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    63
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Aug 21, 2017 at 9:27 PM
  8. rusty.kirkpatrick

    '39 bent tank finished

    rusty.kirkpatrick, Aug 18, 2017 at 5:50 PM
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    288
    New Mexico Brant
    New Mexico Brant
    Aug 21, 2017 at 7:33 PM
  9. kccomet

    sad little wingbar

    kccomet, Aug 20, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    276
    rickyd
    rickyd
    Aug 21, 2017 at 6:51 PM
  10. whizzer kid

    Another western flyer .. need to figure out the year.

    whizzer kid, Aug 21, 2017 at 7:14 AM
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    106
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Aug 21, 2017 at 5:35 PM
  11. keith kodish

    1936 Safety Streamliner

    keith kodish, Aug 21, 2017 at 8:39 AM
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    253
    keith kodish
    keith kodish
    Aug 21, 2017 at 4:31 PM
  12. Nippers

    Original green phantom

    Nippers, Aug 20, 2017 at 3:39 PM ... 2
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    437
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Aug 21, 2017 at 4:30 PM
  13. Pedalin Past

    1950's Hawthorne.

    Pedalin Past, Aug 21, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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    39
    Pedalin Past
    Pedalin Past
    Aug 21, 2017 at 1:17 PM
  14. Pedalin Past

    The Horse....

    Pedalin Past, Aug 21, 2017 at 1:09 PM
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    1
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    56
    catfish
    catfish
    Aug 21, 2017 at 1:17 PM
  15. Demzie

    Need i.d. on 3Gill Tank!

    Demzie, Aug 20, 2017 at 12:31 PM
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    124
    Demzie
    Demzie
    Aug 21, 2017 at 10:06 AM
  16. Flat Tire

    Uber Rare Cucumber spoke accessory!!!

    Flat Tire, Aug 20, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    128
    bricycle
    bricycle
    Aug 21, 2017 at 8:58 AM
  17. Freqman1

    Monark Five Bar

    Freqman1, Aug 20, 2017 at 2:02 PM
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    3
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    109
    Hawthornecrazy
    Hawthornecrazy
    Aug 21, 2017 at 8:57 AM
  18. Marc's Classic Chrome

    I think I found a '39 comet?

    Marc's Classic Chrome, Aug 9, 2017 ... 2
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    422
    Joseph FINN
    Joseph FINN
    Aug 21, 2017 at 5:47 AM
  19. coin1812

    Firestone Deluxe Cruiser

    coin1812, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    4
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    137
    49autocycledeluxe
    49autocycledeluxe
    Aug 20, 2017 at 10:25 PM
  20. Scribble

    1951 Columbia Five Star Face Lift

    Scribble, Aug 20, 2017 at 3:36 PM
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    1
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    63
    Birdzcad64
    Birdzcad64
    Aug 20, 2017 at 9:59 PM
  21. Thonyv1974_

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

    Thonyv1974_, Apr 10, 2017 ... 2 3
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    1,440
    Desireé
    Desireé
    Aug 20, 2017 at 9:33 PM
  22. onecatahula

    Your Action Shots

    onecatahula, Oct 31, 2014 ... 10 11 12
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    13,553
    Desireé
    Desireé
    Aug 20, 2017 at 9:28 PM
  23. Chuck Wray

    My Original Ride

    Chuck Wray, Aug 19, 2017 at 4:50 PM
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    6
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    167
    WES PINCHOT
    WES PINCHOT
    Aug 20, 2017 at 2:03 PM
  24. cds2323

    Lobdell Monark marbled seat?

    cds2323, Aug 20, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    8
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    112
    island schwinn
    island schwinn
    Aug 20, 2017 at 1:50 PM
  25. Freqman1

    A (Pre War) Schwinn Sunday

    Freqman1, Aug 20, 2017 at 10:03 AM
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    4
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    124
    GTs58
    GTs58
    Aug 20, 2017 at 12:53 PM
  26. OstranderMike

    Any ideas on Frame or Carrier

    OstranderMike, Aug 19, 2017 at 3:58 PM
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    112
    GTs58
    GTs58
    Aug 20, 2017 at 12:30 PM
  27. Wards Guy..

    My first Huffman...

    Wards Guy.., Aug 19, 2017 at 11:33 AM
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    8
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    170
    tripple3
    tripple3
    Aug 20, 2017 at 10:59 AM
  28. thebigorangecat

    Seat Post sizing - '35 Hawthorne

    thebigorangecat, Aug 18, 2017 at 3:00 PM
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    3
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    67
    skiptooth
    skiptooth
    Aug 20, 2017 at 10:06 AM
  29. prewarmachine

    1941 Schwinn The World Father and Son

    prewarmachine, Aug 17, 2017 at 8:33 PM
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    6
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    188
    REC
    REC
    Aug 20, 2017 at 4:53 AM
  30. keith kodish

    1936 Emblem-built Pierce

    keith kodish, Aug 18, 2017 at 6:48 AM
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    3
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    115
    keith kodish
    keith kodish
    Aug 19, 2017 at 5:20 PM
  31. marius.suiram

    Schwinn bike evaluation

    marius.suiram, Aug 18, 2017 at 4:54 PM
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    8
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    159
    49autocycledeluxe
    49autocycledeluxe
    Aug 18, 2017 at 10:46 PM
  32. Robertriley

    Elgin Twin 50s, where are they?

    Robertriley, Aug 16, 2017 at 8:45 AM ... 2
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    26
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    431
    Robertriley
    Robertriley
    Aug 18, 2017 at 5:07 PM
  33. kingfish254

    Rockafella - 1953 Ruff Firestone Super Cruiser.

    kingfish254, Aug 14, 2017
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    6
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    227
    the2finger
    the2finger
    Aug 18, 2017 at 1:37 PM
  34. cyclonecoaster.com
    Locked

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

    cyclonecoaster.com, Feb 5, 2015 ... 38 39 40
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    42,579
    higgens
    higgens
    Aug 18, 2017 at 7:54 AM
  35. coin1812

    Columbia Built 5 Star

    coin1812, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:48 AM
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    2
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    106
    the2finger
    the2finger
    Aug 17, 2017 at 10:34 PM
  36. oldfart36

    UPDATE!! 1947 Monark

    oldfart36, Aug 12, 2017
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    11
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    277
    Tim the Skid
    Tim the Skid
    Aug 17, 2017 at 9:26 PM
  37. sarmis

    Badge Stuff

    sarmis, Aug 17, 2017 at 7:06 PM
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    0
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    83
    sarmis
    sarmis
    Aug 17, 2017 at 7:06 PM
  38. Floyd

    Post your Evans and serial number

    Floyd, Oct 23, 2016
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    9
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    342
    bikemonkey
    bikemonkey
    Aug 17, 2017 at 5:15 AM
  39. scale

    Late 40s early 50s tire options

    scale, Aug 11, 2017
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    6
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    136
    GTs58
    GTs58
    Aug 16, 2017 at 11:48 PM
  40. Marc's Classic Chrome

    X-53 find!!!!

    Marc's Classic Chrome, Aug 11, 2017
    Replies:
    14
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    355
    2jakes
    2jakes
    Aug 16, 2017 at 9:41 PM
  41. marius.suiram

    Any idea where this reflector belongs?

    marius.suiram, Aug 15, 2017
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    8
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    172
    BLWNMNY
    BLWNMNY
    Aug 16, 2017 at 6:31 PM
  42. old hotrod
    Locked

    Tankless Tuesday Balloon Tire bike pics

    old hotrod, Jan 6, 2015 ... 26 27 28
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    540
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    29,934
    bikewhorder
    bikewhorder
    Aug 16, 2017 at 6:27 PM
  43. keith kodish

    Which is the rarer of the two?

    keith kodish, Jul 26, 2017
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    10
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    412
    keith kodish
    keith kodish
    Aug 16, 2017 at 5:27 PM
  44. rideahiggins

    schwinn DX frame what year?

    rideahiggins, Aug 16, 2017 at 6:53 AM
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    2
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    69
    REC
    REC
    Aug 16, 2017 at 3:27 PM
  45. keith kodish

    1936/37 Pierce

    keith kodish, Aug 16, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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    0
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    84
    keith kodish
    keith kodish
    Aug 16, 2017 at 9:25 AM
  46. kreika

    Mercury Pacemaker Frame Question

    kreika, Jan 2, 2017 ... 3 4 5
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    89
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    2,229
    kreika
    kreika
    Aug 16, 2017 at 8:18 AM
  47. rideahiggins

    Manton Smith men's bike

    rideahiggins, Aug 15, 2017
    Replies:
    9
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    195
    rideahiggins
    rideahiggins
    Aug 16, 2017 at 6:00 AM
  48. ratina

    What is this CWC bike? 3 gill? 4 gill?

    ratina, Aug 10, 2017
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    9
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    249
    szathmarig
    szathmarig
    Aug 14, 2017
  49. fordmike65

    Non-monark Built Hawthorne Twin Bars (snyder/cwc Built)

    fordmike65, May 3, 2016 ... 2 3
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    44
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    2,198
    fordmike65
    fordmike65
    Aug 14, 2017
  50. Vintage Paintworx

    Any info in this badge?

    Vintage Paintworx, Aug 14, 2017
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    5
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    111
    Vintage Paintworx
    Vintage Paintworx
    Aug 14, 2017
  51. Pauliemon

    B10 soon

    Pauliemon, Jul 21, 2017
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    11
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    354
    Pauliemon
    Pauliemon
    Aug 14, 2017
  52. American Vintage Bicycle Supply

    Who's the best at making brass badges?

    American Vintage Bicycle Supply, Aug 12, 2017
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    7
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    220
    Andrew Gorman
    Andrew Gorman
    Aug 13, 2017
  53. the tinker

    Arlington Hts. illinios show

    the tinker, Aug 8, 2017
    Replies:
    7
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    213
    bicycle larry
    bicycle larry
    Aug 13, 2017
  54. robert bell

    1940 hawthorne comet paint colors

    robert bell, Aug 13, 2017
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    2
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    86
    robert bell
    robert bell
    Aug 13, 2017
  55. BreezyRider

    Any thoughts on the value of Dayton Twin Flex?

    BreezyRider, Aug 6, 2017
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    6
    Views:
    355
    azbug-i
    azbug-i
    Aug 13, 2017
  56. koolkatz

    Help i.d. Hawthorne

    koolkatz, Aug 8, 2017
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    3
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    120
    Adamtinkerer
    Adamtinkerer
    Aug 13, 2017
  57. JimRoy

    Colson, but what year/model?

    JimRoy, Aug 12, 2017
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    3
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    136
    mike j
    mike j
    Aug 13, 2017
  58. rustyspoke66

    Hawthorne/ Orange is the new Red.

    rustyspoke66, May 14, 2017 ... 2
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    31
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    1,053
    Dave Stromberger
    Dave Stromberger
    Aug 12, 2017
  59. prewarmachine

    Help identifying little cruiser

    prewarmachine, Aug 11, 2017
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    2
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    92
    prewarmachine
    prewarmachine
    Aug 12, 2017
  60. 30thtbird

    Murray serial number project.

    30thtbird, Oct 3, 2009 ... 10 11 12
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    234
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    73,019
    wec123
    wec123
    Aug 11, 2017
  61. jacob9795

    Iver Johnson

    jacob9795, Aug 10, 2017
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    13
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    251
    tech549
    tech549
    Aug 11, 2017
  62. Maskadeo

    Let's see some Motorbike Cycleplanes 1935 -1939

    Maskadeo, May 20, 2017 ... 2 3
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    47
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    2,832
    Gsbecker
    Gsbecker
    Aug 11, 2017
  63. Floyd

    Roadmaster headlight wth.....

    Floyd, Aug 9, 2017
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    19
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    299
    Oilit
    Oilit
    Aug 11, 2017
  64. prewarmachine

    1935 Silver King?

    prewarmachine, Jun 7, 2017
    Replies:
    8
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    499
    prewarmachine
    prewarmachine
    Aug 11, 2017
  65. izee2

    Bendix manual 2 speed hub

    izee2, Apr 7, 2012
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    8
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    1,729
    ratcycle
    ratcycle
    Aug 10, 2017
  66. saladshooter

    Prewar Shelby Banana (The sub $10k Shelby Deluxe Bike)

    saladshooter, Jul 24, 2017 ... 2 3
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    42
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    1,223
    saladshooter
    saladshooter
    Aug 10, 2017
  67. THEGOLDENGREEK

    Shelby traveler grey!

    THEGOLDENGREEK, Aug 5, 2017
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    18
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    348
    THEGOLDENGREEK
    THEGOLDENGREEK
    Aug 10, 2017
  68. BretB

    Help with i.d.? Schwinn?

    BretB, Aug 9, 2017
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    5
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    115
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Aug 10, 2017
  69. capnsteveo

    Help with this Hawthorne please.

    capnsteveo, Aug 7, 2017
    Replies:
    9
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    207
    skiptooth
    skiptooth
    Aug 9, 2017
  70. fordmike65

    Airflow on book cover

    fordmike65, Aug 8, 2017
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    9
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    258
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    Aug 9, 2017
  71. the tinker

    39 Monark Comin' & Goin'

    the tinker, Aug 9, 2017
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    0
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    111
    the tinker
    the tinker
    Aug 9, 2017
  72. oldfart36

    1934 Schwinn, Pullman Badged, Motobike

    oldfart36, Aug 5, 2017
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    16
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    339
    Jeff54
    Jeff54
    Aug 8, 2017
  73. BretB

    Huffman Champ frame

    BretB, Aug 7, 2017
    Replies:
    2
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    101
    BretB
    BretB
    Aug 7, 2017
  74. Venom5sc

    Daughter's Shelby Flyer

    Venom5sc, Jul 30, 2017
    Replies:
    14
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    313
    Venom5sc
    Venom5sc
    Aug 7, 2017
  75. jungleterry

    The Hoppys

    jungleterry, Aug 7, 2017
    Replies:
    4
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    116
    the2finger
    the2finger
    Aug 7, 2017
  76. Nick Downs

    1936 Rollfast v 200 front fender

    Nick Downs, Aug 6, 2017
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    5
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    170
    HARPO
    HARPO
    Aug 7, 2017
  77. szathmarig

    Help with value on Columbia please.

    szathmarig, Aug 5, 2017
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    188
    Roadkill
    Roadkill
    Aug 6, 2017
  78. TicTocRob

    Bicycle with a motor on it

    TicTocRob, Aug 6, 2017
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    0
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    110
    TicTocRob
    TicTocRob
    Aug 6, 2017
  79. jungleterry

    Our new Lady Hoppy

    jungleterry, Aug 1, 2017
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    5
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    161
    56 Vette
    56 Vette
    Aug 5, 2017
  80. rusty.kirkpatrick

    Fleetwing finished

    rusty.kirkpatrick, Aug 4, 2017
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    18
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    291
    56 Vette
    56 Vette
    Aug 5, 2017
  81. Freqman1

    Colson Cushioner Fork Parts

    Freqman1, Aug 5, 2017
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    0
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    76
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Aug 5, 2017
  82. ZE52414

    Ok guys don't laugh but I need help identifying this beast

    ZE52414, Jan 20, 2017 ... 2
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    35
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    1,252
    vincev
    vincev
    Aug 5, 2017
  83. rollfaster

    Dropstands or side stands. Your thoughts?

    rollfaster, Jul 28, 2017
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    17
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    312
    vincev
    vincev
    Aug 5, 2017
  84. island schwinn

    I stole a Roadmaster.

    island schwinn, Dec 8, 2015 ... 2
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    36
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    2,342
    island schwinn
    island schwinn
    Aug 4, 2017
  85. fordmike65

    Colson vs CWC braces stands. Not so similar after all

    fordmike65, Aug 2, 2017
    Replies:
    10
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    232
    CWCMAN
    CWCMAN
    Aug 4, 2017
  86. dave429

    What Brand Seat Pan?

    dave429, Aug 2, 2017
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    6
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    155
    dave429
    dave429
    Aug 4, 2017
  87. Freqman1

    Notes on the Airman Comet

    Freqman1, Aug 2, 2017 ... 2
    Replies:
    26
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    512
    kreika
    kreika
    Aug 3, 2017
  88. American Vintage Bicycle Supply

    Project Ed (RRB Build Off Submission)

    American Vintage Bicycle Supply, Jul 24, 2017
    Replies:
    9
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    310
    American Vintage Bicycle Supply
    American Vintage Bicycle Supply
    Aug 2, 2017
  89. Jay81

    Monark 5 Bar

    Jay81, Jul 31, 2017
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    282
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Aug 2, 2017
  90. tripple3

    The Most Photographed bike on the CABE....

    tripple3, Jul 29, 2015 ... 2
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    28
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    2,497
    TR6SC
    TR6SC
    Aug 1, 2017
  91. Cowboy in NC

    Odd Men`s Tank - Does Anyone Know What It Fits?

    Cowboy in NC, Jul 31, 2017
    Replies:
    12
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    216
    Cowboy in NC
    Cowboy in NC
    Jul 31, 2017
  92. oldfart36

    Original Paint Monark Rocket

    oldfart36, Jul 30, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    235
    mfhemi1969
    mfhemi1969
    Jul 31, 2017
  93. carlitos60

    MotoBike Style i.d. Help!! Please!!

    carlitos60, Jul 31, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    140
    carlitos60
    carlitos60
    Jul 31, 2017
  94. Kevin LeRoy

    Dads Shelby project

    Kevin LeRoy, Jul 29, 2017
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    185
    Freqman1
    Freqman1
    Jul 30, 2017
  95. RonT

    Western Flyer/Shelby?

    RonT, Jul 27, 2017
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    191
    RonT
    RonT
    Jul 30, 2017
  96. tech549

    what do i have here?

    tech549, Jul 13, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    412
    tech549
    tech549
    Jul 30, 2017
  97. Roadkill

    Atomic 49 Rambler Custom Deluxe

    Roadkill, Jul 29, 2017
    Replies:
    11
    Views:
    218
    rustjunkie
    rustjunkie
    Jul 30, 2017
  98. jwages

    My first project bike.

    jwages, Jul 24, 2017
    Replies:
    12
    Views:
    300
    jwages
    jwages
    Jul 29, 2017
  99. carlitos60

    Just Got a Cool Project; Assistance Please!

    carlitos60, Jul 28, 2017
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    215
    carlitos60
    carlitos60
    Jul 29, 2017
  100. rusty.kirkpatrick

    Roadmaster project

    rusty.kirkpatrick, Jul 11, 2017
    Replies:
    19
    Views:
    479
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    rusty.kirkpatrick
    Jul 28, 2017
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