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1. Looking for 26' Gillette Bear tire(s)
  
  Sorry for the very late post, but I do have one of those if you are still in need.
  Mike66
  
  Post #2
  
  Nov 30, 2021
  
  Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
2. 1938 Nonpareil Bicycle Works Project
  
  That’s pretty cool! I figured it was just a one off decoration. It’s a dang movement!
  Mike66
  
  Post #8
  
  Nov 26, 2021
  
  Forum: Project Rides
3. 1938 Nonpareil Bicycle Works Project
  
  I’ll see if I can research a picture and parts for the drop stand. Thanks for the info. Do you think it would have had a different rack originally, or none?
  Mike66
  
  Post #5
  
  Nov 26, 2021
  
  Forum: Project Rides
4. 1938 Nonpareil Bicycle Works Project
  
  I didn’t. I wonder what inspired a previous owner to decorate with it.
  Mike66
  
  Post #4
  
  Nov 26, 2021
  
  Forum: Project Rides
5. 1938 Nonpareil Bicycle Works Project
  
  I picked up this 38 CWC project for pretty cheap recently. I believe the black is the original paint. The red looks to be someone’s custom job as it’s a bit sloppy. I’m working through it mechanically and wondering what information might be out there on any missing options or parts. There...
  Mike66
  
  Thread
  
  Nov 26, 2021
  
  Replies: 7
  
  Forum: Project Rides
6. Worthwhile Project?
  
  Yeah, ick. Thanks for the heads up.
  Mike66
  
  Post #3
  
  Oct 5, 2021
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
7. Worthwhile Project?
  
  Saw this on my local online marketplace. It’s being advertised as “garden art” for $65. Pondering making it a project. Am needing a men’s bike so I can ride with my honey on her ‘38 Elgin. I’m guessing it’s a Schwinn, but I’m a newbie at identifying make/model/year. I need something to fit...
  Mike66
  
  Thread
  
  Oct 5, 2021
  
  Replies: 20
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
8. Newbie with a fresh alley find: Final Installment
  
  I’m calling it done. The color is kind of a splotchy bastard based on the original green and the second blue paint job, plus my blue green touches on the bare spots. Bike came to me for nothing, probably spent $300-400 on the light, seat, pedals, tires, tubes, rim strips, old bell, and an...
  Mike66
  
  Thread
  
  Sep 8, 2021
  
  Replies: 9
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
9. Newbie with Fresh Alley Find Progress Report
  
  Thanks! Looking for some validation. Here’s a shot of the new decals. Waiting for the correct pin striping tool so I can stripe the rims, then a clear coat on those parts, then back together for the first test drive.
  Mike66
  
  Post #6
  
  Aug 26, 2021
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
10. Newbie with Fresh Alley Find Progress Report
  
  How it was found.
  Mike66
  
  Post #2
  
  Aug 21, 2021
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
11. Newbie with Fresh Alley Find Progress Report
  
  Thought I’d post a pic of current status. I’ve stripped the top, light blue paint layer to discover the original green and a stubborn layer of dark blue with white trim. My decision was to leave the blue and white and let the green show through. In order that It doesn’t look too much like a...
  Mike66
  
  Thread
  
  Aug 21, 2021
  
  Replies: 5
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
12. Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find
  
  Ah, unfortunately they have pretty much disintegrated. They are plastic “Kwik Speed”
  Mike66
  
  Post #19
  
  Aug 1, 2021
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
13. Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find
  
  The serial number reads: SC 65311 for some reason the 11 is stamped upside down
  Mike66
  
  Post #14
  
  Aug 1, 2021
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
14. Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find
  
  Something like this work? I’m trying to understand the comment about bmx pedals and cost. Not looking to do much more than put something functional and appropriate on.
  Mike66
  
  Post #13
  
  Aug 1, 2021
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
15. Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find
  
  I’m not seeing that as an option. Only follow and unfollow. I did follow you but not seeing a start private conversation tab.
  Mike66
  
  Post #11
  
  Aug 1, 2021
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
16. Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find
  
  I haven’t looked into pedals yet. Is there something non-standard about the threads I need to be aware of?
  Mike66
  
  Post #7
  
  Aug 1, 2021
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
17. Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find
  
  Nice! I’m interested. How do we discuss pricing? Not yet familiar with the forum.
  Mike66
  
  Post #6
  
  Aug 1, 2021
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
18. Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find
  
  I live in a Midwest college town. This time of year, you never know what’s going to show up in the alleys. This was leaning against the student rental’s trash can behind my house, along with the usual pile of no longer wanted college kid detritus. Best I can figure it’s a 1939-41 Sears Elgin...
  Mike66
  
  Thread
  
  Jul 31, 2021
  
  Replies: 21
  
  Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles

Looking for 26' Gillette Bear tire(s)

Sorry for the very late post, but I do have one of those if you are still in need.
- Mike66
- Post #2
- Nov 30, 2021
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
1938 Nonpareil Bicycle Works Project

That’s pretty cool! I figured it was just a one off decoration. It’s a dang movement!
- Mike66
- Post #8
- Nov 26, 2021
- Forum: Project Rides
1938 Nonpareil Bicycle Works Project

I’ll see if I can research a picture and parts for the drop stand. Thanks for the info. Do you think it would have had a different rack originally, or none?
- Mike66
- Post #5
- Nov 26, 2021
- Forum: Project Rides
1938 Nonpareil Bicycle Works Project

I didn’t. I wonder what inspired a previous owner to decorate with it.
- Mike66
- Post #4
- Nov 26, 2021
- Forum: Project Rides
1938 Nonpareil Bicycle Works Project

I picked up this 38 CWC project for pretty cheap recently. I believe the black is the original paint. The red looks to be someone’s custom job as it’s a bit sloppy. I’m working through it mechanically and wondering what information might be out there on any missing options or parts. There...
- Mike66
- Thread
- Nov 26, 2021
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Project Rides
Worthwhile Project?

Yeah, ick. Thanks for the heads up.
- Mike66
- Post #3
- Oct 5, 2021
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Worthwhile Project?

Saw this on my local online marketplace. It’s being advertised as “garden art” for $65. Pondering making it a project. Am needing a men’s bike so I can ride with my honey on her ‘38 Elgin. I’m guessing it’s a Schwinn, but I’m a newbie at identifying make/model/year. I need something to fit...
- Mike66
- Thread
- Oct 5, 2021
- Replies: 20
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with a fresh alley find: Final Installment

I’m calling it done. The color is kind of a splotchy bastard based on the original green and the second blue paint job, plus my blue green touches on the bare spots. Bike came to me for nothing, probably spent $300-400 on the light, seat, pedals, tires, tubes, rim strips, old bell, and an...
- Mike66
- Thread
- Sep 8, 2021
- Replies: 9
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with Fresh Alley Find Progress Report

Thanks! Looking for some validation. Here’s a shot of the new decals. Waiting for the correct pin striping tool so I can stripe the rims, then a clear coat on those parts, then back together for the first test drive.
- Mike66
- Post #6
- Aug 26, 2021
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with Fresh Alley Find Progress Report

How it was found.
- Mike66
- Post #2
- Aug 21, 2021
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with Fresh Alley Find Progress Report

Thought I’d post a pic of current status. I’ve stripped the top, light blue paint layer to discover the original green and a stubborn layer of dark blue with white trim. My decision was to leave the blue and white and let the green show through. In order that It doesn’t look too much like a...
- Mike66
- Thread
- Aug 21, 2021
- Replies: 5
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find

Ah, unfortunately they have pretty much disintegrated. They are plastic “Kwik Speed”
- Mike66
- Post #19
- Aug 1, 2021
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find

The serial number reads: SC 65311 for some reason the 11 is stamped upside down
- Mike66
- Post #14
- Aug 1, 2021
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find

Something like this work? I’m trying to understand the comment about bmx pedals and cost. Not looking to do much more than put something functional and appropriate on.
- Mike66
- Post #13
- Aug 1, 2021
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find

I’m not seeing that as an option. Only follow and unfollow. I did follow you but not seeing a start private conversation tab.
- Mike66
- Post #11
- Aug 1, 2021
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find

I haven’t looked into pedals yet. Is there something non-standard about the threads I need to be aware of?
- Mike66
- Post #7
- Aug 1, 2021
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find

Nice! I’m interested. How do we discuss pricing? Not yet familiar with the forum.
- Mike66
- Post #6
- Aug 1, 2021
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Newbie with a Fresh Alley Find

I live in a Midwest college town. This time of year, you never know what’s going to show up in the alleys. This was leaning against the student rental’s trash can behind my house, along with the usual pile of no longer wanted college kid detritus. Best I can figure it’s a 1939-41 Sears Elgin...
- Mike66
- Thread
- Jul 31, 2021
- Replies: 21
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles