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Models posing with cars are nice but how about critters with bikes!
The robins that moved into an old 10 speed hanging in the bike barn hatched....chirp chirp....hungry.- C M Gerlach
- Post #38
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Pierce Bicycle Mega Thread + Serial Numbers
That thing turned out great......plated frames are so cool when cleaned up,..... and what a great look as a modern rider....value is subjective with non original parts, ....but Dang.....I'd say its worth a bit to the right guy..call it a 1600 bike and enjoy...very nice cleanup.- C M Gerlach
- Post #356
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Rainy Saturday Rotten Orange
Dang.....that is the best 80 bucks you will spend for a while.......great score.- C M Gerlach
- Post #9
- Forum: Schwinn Stingrays and Other Muscle Bikes
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What bike did you ride today?
The boy officially loves his "little green pierce".....the indian got some aesthetic upgrades.....our usual rest stop on the erie canal.- C M Gerlach
- Post #27,747
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Sold Harley Davidson Motorbike Pedals
Yeah......and can you read the dsmco script on the endcaps?- C M Gerlach
- Post #13
- Forum: Archive (sold)
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Is this a "clincher" rim?
late buffalo built...maybe 1916/1917 ...188,000 serial.- C M Gerlach
- Post #5
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Is this a "clincher" rim?
You won't know till you take the tires off. Your rims look similar to these on a pierce. Mine are glue on...will not take beaded tires. If you remove the tires, get them very warm, like with a heat gun.... then save them. They are nice and collectable.- C M Gerlach
- Post #3
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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What does your current project look like now?
The Indian got some updates for riding season.....a recovered troxel, "new" white tires, repro grips, and the "icebox" is mounted for riding. this thing really looks nice now.- C M Gerlach
- Post #1,814
- Forum: Project Rides
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Modern tubular tires.
Dang,....lookin nice on the Indian.... nice rider ya got there.- C M Gerlach
- Post #42
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Before and after
An Orange Krate that was a mess when I got it.....still rough, but a nice rider for the boy.- C M Gerlach
- Post #275
- Forum: Project Rides
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TOC headbadge rivets
Anybody have a source for tiny aluminum headbadge rivets for TOC bikes....the size is much smaller than the usual....I can't seem to find them anywhere.- C M Gerlach
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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TOC – The Original Cushion
An old thread with a new question......this is an unknown frame with a fauber/sager-regas or other looking design, any ideas on a maker? or what it would have originally been.......very cool frame and seatpost.- C M Gerlach
- Post #49
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Revenge of the Motobike- Motobike Fever - All Motobikes Please Stand Up!
A nice mead pathfinder.....great rider.- C M Gerlach
- Post #289
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
After "aging" on the white ones....this thread has me back on the tubular modifying kick....can't wait to get the white ones on a rider, and get the new wide ones done up.....probably gonna have to fake up the stems too....great idea and look. The Idea of complete painting of tubulars with flex...- C M Gerlach
- Post #37
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
I am neither a salesman for nor part owner of flexseal...........however it works okay for this purpose. I actually just tried coating an entire tire. Probably won't even mind the look when the tread wears back to black. Used 1 1/2 cans.- C M Gerlach
- Post #32
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
Oooh.....I got the tires in the mail and they are very cool..did not disappoint..started the process of gluing the stems for my needs. Ill be buying more. Look pretty wide. Thanks for the heads up on these.- C M Gerlach
- Post #27
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
To remove, use a blowdryer or heatgun....it will take time....after heating with care.....pry off starting at non stem side......get them to a decent shape then .....they will get rock hard again when heat is removed. try to save them..."kokomo" ....worth saving.- C M Gerlach
- Post #26
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
Okay,...one more time...tried to link a post but failed.....I swear... that this works for riding new tubulars......I agree that they lose air,...and that the stems are weak..... but, ....if you re-enforce the stems and then paint the inner surface with flex seal or whatever...they will hold...- C M Gerlach
- Post #23
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
Gosh.......posted the link wrong twice.....sorry ...many posts on riding modern tubulars.- C M Gerlach
- Post #22
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
pphttps://thecabe.com/forum/threads/tubular-tire-for-1-wood-rim.210781/post-1446280- C M Gerlach
- Post #21
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
https://thecabe.com/forum/members/gtdohn.15970/ I use methods to make these type of tires to hold air for months .......- C M Gerlach
- Post #20
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
oooh....nice look....tread is cool, can't wait to get mine.....a pic of 700x33 gravel for reference....these look nicely wider.- C M Gerlach
- Post #7
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Saving bulldog leather grips
Thank you, The discretionary budget dictates that my beat up TOC parts must be saved....... amateur work, but good enough.- C M Gerlach
- Post #4
- Forum: The Workshop
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Sold Corbin duplex columbia/pope? chainless gear hub.
An early corbin hub with gear drive for likely columbia/pope....not sure exactly. laced to a decent wood hoop with modern spokes......I can separate the hub for a sale if desired. all complete and seemingly working correctly. 300 with wheel 250 without.- C M Gerlach
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Archive (sold)
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The Great Tread Thread - Pre-1933 Non-Black Tires
Vim .......Buffalo, NY....."suction grip tread"...I'd like to find another.- C M Gerlach
- Post #73
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Sold Davis drop stand
reduced price.....there is a bike out there.....somewhere.... that wants this stand.- C M Gerlach
- Post #2
- Forum: Archive (sold)
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Saving bulldog leather grips
Some originals sold recently for a decent price, which reminded me why I save or recreate this stuff.....I will buy your "unredeemable" bulldog grips. .........takes time, but can be done.- C M Gerlach
- Thread
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Workshop
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Modern tubular tires.
And by new, I meant just introduced....Widest Challenge I knew were available were gravel 33 until you posted these.- C M Gerlach
- Post #4
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
Are these new? I ride many original wood rims on modern tubulars with excellent results....biggest I have are 700x33......never found bigger..I just ordered a set. I would love to see these mounted.....great deal for the wood rim guys.- C M Gerlach
- Post #3
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Iver johnson tank trade wanted
I have for trade a nice clean color red......nice graphic...missing end cap, has a placeholder columbia style repro cap.....looking to trade for original paint blue.......will add $$$ for a nice complete blue. or will also buy without trade.- C M Gerlach
- Post #2
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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Chain lube?
sorry, ....classic/antique bike site....block chains like oil.- C M Gerlach
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Chain lube?
oil... use lightly......wipe off what you don't need....or....if it's a new bike.......I don't know.- C M Gerlach
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Chain lube?
- C M Gerlach
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Saving a sager
David Brown is the man for Sager seat bits....thanks again.- C M Gerlach
- Post #2
- Forum: The Workshop
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Saving a sager
I forgot to take "before" pictures, but this took some serious love to get back together. Thanks to @David Brown for his help with the handmade part. .....still rough, but a decent save.- C M Gerlach
- Thread
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Workshop
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Sold Columbia muscle 5 speed Gaucho
Awww.....poor Gaucho.....23 hours and not even a nibble.......I bid just keep it.- C M Gerlach
- Post #2
- Forum: Archive (sold)
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Sold Columbia muscle 5 speed Gaucho
Maybe missing a rear fender, has some flaws, but pretty clean nice little bike.....not sure of the year, but guessing late 70s....I can ship at cost.......I like saying "Gaucho" .....a cool word.- C M Gerlach
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Archive (sold)
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What year is this Haverford? (Woods find)
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/emblem-manufacturing-info.125531/post-1498416- C M Gerlach
- Post #9
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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What year is this Haverford? (Woods find)
Cool story, Great score. This one made me look again at a few emblem frames that I have. After quite a bit of research, I still am confused with the serial numbers, and can't be sure about a 5 digit number. What is known is that Emblem was producing frames/bicycles long before they acquired...- C M Gerlach
- Post #8
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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What year is this Haverford? (Woods find)
Did you literally drag this out of the woods?......If so...i want to hike where you do. After you posted this, I dug out a drop frame emblem that I have. Some things that are specific are oversized fork tube diameter and headset....and oversized crank cone and locknut....also the serial should...- C M Gerlach
- Post #6
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Before and after
- C M Gerlach
- Post #246
- Forum: Project Rides
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Before and after
- C M Gerlach
- Post #245
- Forum: Project Rides
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It's time for the e bike discussion
Spaceliner performs better......- C M Gerlach
- Post #93
- Forum: Motorized Bicycles
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Models posing with cars are nice but how about critters with bikes!
The robins that moved into an old 10 speed hanging in the bike barn hatched....chirp chirp....hungry.- C M Gerlach
- Post #38
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Pierce Bicycle Mega Thread + Serial Numbers
That thing turned out great......plated frames are so cool when cleaned up,..... and what a great look as a modern rider....value is subjective with non original parts, ....but Dang.....I'd say its worth a bit to the right guy..call it a 1600 bike and enjoy...very nice cleanup.- C M Gerlach
- Post #356
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
-
Rainy Saturday Rotten Orange
Dang.....that is the best 80 bucks you will spend for a while.......great score.- C M Gerlach
- Post #9
- Forum: Schwinn Stingrays and Other Muscle Bikes
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What bike did you ride today?
The boy officially loves his "little green pierce".....the indian got some aesthetic upgrades.....our usual rest stop on the erie canal.- C M Gerlach
- Post #27,747
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
-
Sold Harley Davidson Motorbike Pedals
Yeah......and can you read the dsmco script on the endcaps?- C M Gerlach
- Post #13
- Forum: Archive (sold)
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Is this a "clincher" rim?
late buffalo built...maybe 1916/1917 ...188,000 serial.- C M Gerlach
- Post #5
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Is this a "clincher" rim?
You won't know till you take the tires off. Your rims look similar to these on a pierce. Mine are glue on...will not take beaded tires. If you remove the tires, get them very warm, like with a heat gun.... then save them. They are nice and collectable.- C M Gerlach
- Post #3
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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What does your current project look like now?
The Indian got some updates for riding season.....a recovered troxel, "new" white tires, repro grips, and the "icebox" is mounted for riding. this thing really looks nice now.- C M Gerlach
- Post #1,814
- Forum: Project Rides
-
Modern tubular tires.
Dang,....lookin nice on the Indian.... nice rider ya got there.- C M Gerlach
- Post #42
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
-
Before and after
An Orange Krate that was a mess when I got it.....still rough, but a nice rider for the boy.- C M Gerlach
- Post #275
- Forum: Project Rides
-
TOC headbadge rivets
Anybody have a source for tiny aluminum headbadge rivets for TOC bikes....the size is much smaller than the usual....I can't seem to find them anywhere.- C M Gerlach
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
-
TOC – The Original Cushion
An old thread with a new question......this is an unknown frame with a fauber/sager-regas or other looking design, any ideas on a maker? or what it would have originally been.......very cool frame and seatpost.- C M Gerlach
- Post #49
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Revenge of the Motobike- Motobike Fever - All Motobikes Please Stand Up!
A nice mead pathfinder.....great rider.- C M Gerlach
- Post #289
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
-
Modern tubular tires.
After "aging" on the white ones....this thread has me back on the tubular modifying kick....can't wait to get the white ones on a rider, and get the new wide ones done up.....probably gonna have to fake up the stems too....great idea and look. The Idea of complete painting of tubulars with flex...- C M Gerlach
- Post #37
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
-
-
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Modern tubular tires.
I am neither a salesman for nor part owner of flexseal...........however it works okay for this purpose. I actually just tried coating an entire tire. Probably won't even mind the look when the tread wears back to black. Used 1 1/2 cans.- C M Gerlach
- Post #32
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
-
Modern tubular tires.
Oooh.....I got the tires in the mail and they are very cool..did not disappoint..started the process of gluing the stems for my needs. Ill be buying more. Look pretty wide. Thanks for the heads up on these.- C M Gerlach
- Post #27
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
-
Modern tubular tires.
To remove, use a blowdryer or heatgun....it will take time....after heating with care.....pry off starting at non stem side......get them to a decent shape then .....they will get rock hard again when heat is removed. try to save them..."kokomo" ....worth saving.- C M Gerlach
- Post #26
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
-
Modern tubular tires.
Okay,...one more time...tried to link a post but failed.....I swear... that this works for riding new tubulars......I agree that they lose air,...and that the stems are weak..... but, ....if you re-enforce the stems and then paint the inner surface with flex seal or whatever...they will hold...- C M Gerlach
- Post #23
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
-
Modern tubular tires.
Gosh.......posted the link wrong twice.....sorry ...many posts on riding modern tubulars.- C M Gerlach
- Post #22
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
pphttps://thecabe.com/forum/threads/tubular-tire-for-1-wood-rim.210781/post-1446280- C M Gerlach
- Post #21
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
https://thecabe.com/forum/members/gtdohn.15970/ I use methods to make these type of tires to hold air for months .......- C M Gerlach
- Post #20
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
oooh....nice look....tread is cool, can't wait to get mine.....a pic of 700x33 gravel for reference....these look nicely wider.- C M Gerlach
- Post #7
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Saving bulldog leather grips
Thank you, The discretionary budget dictates that my beat up TOC parts must be saved....... amateur work, but good enough.- C M Gerlach
- Post #4
- Forum: The Workshop
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Sold Corbin duplex columbia/pope? chainless gear hub.
An early corbin hub with gear drive for likely columbia/pope....not sure exactly. laced to a decent wood hoop with modern spokes......I can separate the hub for a sale if desired. all complete and seemingly working correctly. 300 with wheel 250 without.- C M Gerlach
- Thread
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Archive (sold)
-
The Great Tread Thread - Pre-1933 Non-Black Tires
Vim .......Buffalo, NY....."suction grip tread"...I'd like to find another.- C M Gerlach
- Post #73
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Sold Davis drop stand
reduced price.....there is a bike out there.....somewhere.... that wants this stand.- C M Gerlach
- Post #2
- Forum: Archive (sold)
-
Saving bulldog leather grips
Some originals sold recently for a decent price, which reminded me why I save or recreate this stuff.....I will buy your "unredeemable" bulldog grips. .........takes time, but can be done.- C M Gerlach
- Thread
- Replies: 3
- Forum: The Workshop
-
Modern tubular tires.
And by new, I meant just introduced....Widest Challenge I knew were available were gravel 33 until you posted these.- C M Gerlach
- Post #4
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Modern tubular tires.
Are these new? I ride many original wood rims on modern tubulars with excellent results....biggest I have are 700x33......never found bigger..I just ordered a set. I would love to see these mounted.....great deal for the wood rim guys.- C M Gerlach
- Post #3
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Iver johnson tank trade wanted
I have for trade a nice clean color red......nice graphic...missing end cap, has a placeholder columbia style repro cap.....looking to trade for original paint blue.......will add $$$ for a nice complete blue. or will also buy without trade.- C M Gerlach
- Post #2
- Forum: Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.
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Chain lube?
sorry, ....classic/antique bike site....block chains like oil.- C M Gerlach
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Chain lube?
oil... use lightly......wipe off what you don't need....or....if it's a new bike.......I don't know.- C M Gerlach
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
-
Chain lube?
- C M Gerlach
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Saving a sager
David Brown is the man for Sager seat bits....thanks again.- C M Gerlach
- Post #2
- Forum: The Workshop
-
Saving a sager
I forgot to take "before" pictures, but this took some serious love to get back together. Thanks to @David Brown for his help with the handmade part. .....still rough, but a decent save.- C M Gerlach
- Thread
- Replies: 1
- Forum: The Workshop
-
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Sold Columbia muscle 5 speed Gaucho
Awww.....poor Gaucho.....23 hours and not even a nibble.......I bid just keep it.- C M Gerlach
- Post #2
- Forum: Archive (sold)
-
Sold Columbia muscle 5 speed Gaucho
Maybe missing a rear fender, has some flaws, but pretty clean nice little bike.....not sure of the year, but guessing late 70s....I can ship at cost.......I like saying "Gaucho" .....a cool word.- C M Gerlach
- Thread
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Archive (sold)
-
What year is this Haverford? (Woods find)
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/emblem-manufacturing-info.125531/post-1498416- C M Gerlach
- Post #9
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
-
What year is this Haverford? (Woods find)
Cool story, Great score. This one made me look again at a few emblem frames that I have. After quite a bit of research, I still am confused with the serial numbers, and can't be sure about a 5 digit number. What is known is that Emblem was producing frames/bicycles long before they acquired...- C M Gerlach
- Post #8
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
-
What year is this Haverford? (Woods find)
Did you literally drag this out of the woods?......If so...i want to hike where you do. After you posted this, I dug out a drop frame emblem that I have. Some things that are specific are oversized fork tube diameter and headset....and oversized crank cone and locknut....also the serial should...- C M Gerlach
- Post #6
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Before and after
- C M Gerlach
- Post #246
- Forum: Project Rides
-
Before and after
- C M Gerlach
- Post #245
- Forum: Project Rides
-
It's time for the e bike discussion
Spaceliner performs better......- C M Gerlach
- Post #93
- Forum: Motorized Bicycles