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Sunday's Show and Tell ...12/3/23
Awesome Show and Tell!!!....Loved the pics!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Reduced Skiptooth-1" pitch Sprockets 5 to choose from (1 new to post)
Liked Your offerings but it is sad to say that in most cases each one of those represents the death of a bike!!..................................- Bryan Akens
- Post #8
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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Yesterday's thrift store picks - ID help desired
Nice Find......All that I can find at Thrift Stores are bombed out Wal Mart bikes....that are overpriced............many Years ago I did find a chrome GT Vertigo for 12.00 though....That was a good day!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #8
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Opinions please.
The pieces and machine work look very modern to Me....either way an interesting piece.....would be a great display item for sure....- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Help identify this bike
Possibly built by Murray.....- Bryan Akens
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- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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My o My
Id have to make room for that myself!!!! Can You tell us how You found this......old house....?- Bryan Akens
- Post #51
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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1930's Rollfast...Just Got It...
Interesting find......It is amazing how good of condition all of the parts are in...- Bryan Akens
- Post #13
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Cleaning out Grandma’s shed and found these… looking for any information
Thank You....I am in Columbus Ohio....- Bryan Akens
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Antiques Roadshow
I saw a folding Paratrooper bike on "Roadshow" one time......a long time ago.....cant remember details....- Bryan Akens
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Cleaning out Grandma’s shed and found these… looking for any information
Where are you located?- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Hornet in Ohio
I saw that....too late of course.....a super buy!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: Stuff on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook etc.
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52 World Traveler… estate sale find
Nice and very interesting find......definitely not something that You would see everyday!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #13
- Forum: Lightweight Schwinn Bicycles
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Inspiration for bicycle collectors!!
Isnt there a model by Rollfast that had 3 bars??- Bryan Akens
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Fastest coaster brake?
Ive always thought that the Shimano C/B hubs rolled the easiest....Also a Sachs hub is an interesting choice if You are looking for a smooth ....easy rolling hub.....- Bryan Akens
- Post #27
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Firestone tank bike project
Its a wonderful thing that You saved it!!! Youll always have a great story to tell on that one!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #9
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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What should I do with this 20" Dayton?
I am wondering about the chainring myself......Would the manufacturer have put that large of one on that bike??.....Also notice the C/G is missing....Food for thought......- Bryan Akens
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Now this is a true barn bike
Nice find.....fork is definitely backwards....- Bryan Akens
- Post #27
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Morrow/Eclipse rear hub rebuild questions?
That brake sleeve is completely shot.....Im sure I have a better one....I am in Col. Ohio....- Bryan Akens
- Post #6
- Forum: Military Bicycles
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Morrow/Eclipse rear hub rebuild questions?
The brake sleeve on those is made of brass......In many cases they are very worn.....The brake sleeve should have well defined lines on it....If they are well worn or even completely gone....it should be replaced....otherwise the brake will perform very...- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: Military Bicycles
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Need Info, 1890's Spalding Mens Bike
That is very possible.....Im glad You found that!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #17
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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New Departure Assembly Tool
Definitely a good idea....I am going to make one for sure....- Bryan Akens
- Post #12
- Forum: Bicycle Restoration Tips
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Evans viscount 700 Lady Evans WOW
A very nice bike......and good luck on Your sale.....If You find any Evans collectors please send them my way ......I have a Mens Interceptor that I have had no luck selling it here in Ohio at all....- Bryan Akens
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- Forum: Sell - Trade: Complete Bicycles
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Sears gremlin 20x16 girls
Awesome rear tire!!!- Bryan Akens
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- Forum: Sell - Trade: Complete Bicycles
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ID help...Sears?
Definitely 1960s......WF is Western Flyer sold at a Western Auto store.....I would say it was built by Murray......These are great riders.....They have the nice old bike feel but they dont weigh nearly as much as earlier Balloon models....26 X 1.75 tires...- Bryan Akens
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Need Info, 1890's Spalding Mens Bike
I read an article several years ago about Spalding Bicycles and how they were used by a select group of Men to do a test ride across the country....unfortunately I cant remember what magazine I saw this in........It was very interesting how they did this...- Bryan Akens
- Post #8
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Restored 20" Schwinn Red Phantom--- a 'what if' bike
The work and attention to detail there is incredible......Very nice!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Restoration of 1922 CCM Gendron Ladies - No Expense Spared
A wonderful piece of art!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #8
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Post War Elgin?
I have seen a mens frame that was being sold as a 47.......Ubfortunately I cannot give You any details about it.....- Bryan Akens
- Post #5
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Tonights Pickers.....Elgin Skylark and an Ape 3 wheeler....
That is an older episode.....finding that Skylark was awesome....I personally think that He could have bought it much cheaper than He did!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Schwinn 20" Westwind stashed in an S-2 Gripper
I have had questionable tires in the past and used an old inner tube....[split open very carefully].....to line the bad tire and then put the tube in and put it all back together.....Also a heavy duty tube can be of help........- Bryan Akens
- Post #7
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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1936 Mead Crusader (Westfield)
Neat bike......I agree on the saddle!!.............- Bryan Akens
- Post #6
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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ID Help Requested CWC Roadmaster?
I was initially thinking Elgin Myself!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #7
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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1975 Yamaha moto all original
I saw one of those on display at the Musk. Cty fair in Zanesville Ohio.....when I was a Kid.......The year seems right.....Is the seat correct?- Bryan Akens
- Post #3
- Forum: Vintage BMX Bicycles
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Recent Schwinn score from the Colo mnt towns
Thanks for the info.- Bryan Akens
- Post #18
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Help Dating my old Elgin
Fantastic bike....and definitely a Morrow rear Hub......I have a Ladies Elgin with that same hub.....I wonder how common it is to find a Morrow on an Elgin?? Be very careful if You try to remove that handlebar stem....It can easily be damaged if it is...- Bryan Akens
- Post #26
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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1940 Elgin Sports Deluxe find
Super nice find....Good luck on Your restoration.........- Bryan Akens
- Post #5
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Columbia muscle
I recently aquired a late 60s Columbia 20 inch boys and am excited about restoring it during the winter......It is an odd olive green color and has its issues....It seems to Me that Columbia bikes like this are hard to find......I usually work on the...- Bryan Akens
- Post #11
- Forum: Schwinn Stingrays and Other Muscle Bikes
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Recent Schwinn score from the Colo mnt towns
I believe the green one is a Corvette.........I have never seen a 3 speed Hollywood....I like the 52.......I wonder if there was a rack and a tank?? .....- Bryan Akens
- Post #15
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Bendix vs New Departure hubs.
If You want to make the Bendix brake work very well.....You can put a set of Bendix 76 shoes in Your hub.......4 pcs instead of 2.....You will be very pleased with the results.....- Bryan Akens
- Post #13
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Help with Red Band Bendix Automatic Kick Back hub, please.
I agree with everything that was said in previous replies......but even mildly worn ball bearings can sometimes also produce a growling noise.....I got away from white lithium grease a long time ago......I like NAPAs medium duty grease for about...- Bryan Akens
- Post #11
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Handgrip removal
Very carefully slide a small flatblade screwdriver between the grip and the Hbar surface.....You can try squirting soapy water in there or in extreme cases use the straw on a WD 40 can....Then just start working the grip side to side and it should...- Bryan Akens
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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What have I found?
Love those Elgins......Nice find!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #15
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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How many bikes is too many?
I had 200 at one time....that was crazy.....I have around 80 now ......but i also recon. and sell used so that explains some of that.... If they sit too long You start losing your grips....tires etc......so You have to keep things moving..........I guess...- Bryan Akens
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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'36 green Colson ladies model, a Mother's Day surprise
I cant help it .......Really like some of the early Girls models......hate to see them get scrapped....- Bryan Akens
- Post #6
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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How to remove JC Higgins head badge
I usually take the fork out and with the bike secure in a stand I knock the protruding part of the rivet off with a screwdriver or a punch...[from the inside]....and then hopefuuly You can wiggle the rivets out with a small pair of pliers......I have...- Bryan Akens
- Post #13
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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The CABE CONFESSIONAL Bike Skeletons in the Closet - Share Your Tragic Bicycle Decisions, Regrets
Several years ago I sold a very nice 86 Chrome Haro Master for 125.00!!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #50
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Stingray brought back to life
I have done even a lessor version with 2 Stingrays myself.....one of them being a "barn find" 67 Coppertone....They are not fully correct.....but I can fix them as time goes by....They are fine for Me!!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #5
- Forum: Schwinn Stingrays and Other Muscle Bikes
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What did I buy at the Swap Meet?
I think You got a good buy.....I would have been tempted if I was there....- Bryan Akens
- Post #14
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Please Help Me In Pricing This 1955 Panther For Sale On Here
If that was mine I would not part it out.....- Bryan Akens
- Post #9
- Forum: Middleweight Bicycles
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1951 Schwinn Panther
Very Nice......Thanks for sharing such a wonderful bike....I would hate to see what that cost......but You only live once....right!!??- Bryan Akens
- Post #13
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Complete Bicycles
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Sunday's Show and Tell ...12/3/23
Awesome Show and Tell!!!....Loved the pics!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Reduced Skiptooth-1" pitch Sprockets 5 to choose from (1 new to post)
Liked Your offerings but it is sad to say that in most cases each one of those represents the death of a bike!!..................................- Bryan Akens
- Post #8
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera
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Yesterday's thrift store picks - ID help desired
Nice Find......All that I can find at Thrift Stores are bombed out Wal Mart bikes....that are overpriced............many Years ago I did find a chrome GT Vertigo for 12.00 though....That was a good day!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #8
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Opinions please.
The pieces and machine work look very modern to Me....either way an interesting piece.....would be a great display item for sure....- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Help identify this bike
Possibly built by Murray.....- Bryan Akens
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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My o My
Id have to make room for that myself!!!! Can You tell us how You found this......old house....?- Bryan Akens
- Post #51
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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1930's Rollfast...Just Got It...
Interesting find......It is amazing how good of condition all of the parts are in...- Bryan Akens
- Post #13
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Cleaning out Grandma’s shed and found these… looking for any information
Thank You....I am in Columbus Ohio....- Bryan Akens
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Antiques Roadshow
I saw a folding Paratrooper bike on "Roadshow" one time......a long time ago.....cant remember details....- Bryan Akens
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Cleaning out Grandma’s shed and found these… looking for any information
Where are you located?- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Hornet in Ohio
I saw that....too late of course.....a super buy!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: Stuff on eBay, Craigslist, Facebook etc.
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52 World Traveler… estate sale find
Nice and very interesting find......definitely not something that You would see everyday!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #13
- Forum: Lightweight Schwinn Bicycles
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Inspiration for bicycle collectors!!
Isnt there a model by Rollfast that had 3 bars??- Bryan Akens
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Fastest coaster brake?
Ive always thought that the Shimano C/B hubs rolled the easiest....Also a Sachs hub is an interesting choice if You are looking for a smooth ....easy rolling hub.....- Bryan Akens
- Post #27
- Forum: Vintage Lightweight Bicycles
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Firestone tank bike project
Its a wonderful thing that You saved it!!! Youll always have a great story to tell on that one!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #9
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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What should I do with this 20" Dayton?
I am wondering about the chainring myself......Would the manufacturer have put that large of one on that bike??.....Also notice the C/G is missing....Food for thought......- Bryan Akens
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Now this is a true barn bike
Nice find.....fork is definitely backwards....- Bryan Akens
- Post #27
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Morrow/Eclipse rear hub rebuild questions?
That brake sleeve is completely shot.....Im sure I have a better one....I am in Col. Ohio....- Bryan Akens
- Post #6
- Forum: Military Bicycles
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Morrow/Eclipse rear hub rebuild questions?
The brake sleeve on those is made of brass......In many cases they are very worn.....The brake sleeve should have well defined lines on it....If they are well worn or even completely gone....it should be replaced....otherwise the brake will perform very...- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: Military Bicycles
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Need Info, 1890's Spalding Mens Bike
That is very possible.....Im glad You found that!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #17
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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New Departure Assembly Tool
Definitely a good idea....I am going to make one for sure....- Bryan Akens
- Post #12
- Forum: Bicycle Restoration Tips
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Evans viscount 700 Lady Evans WOW
A very nice bike......and good luck on Your sale.....If You find any Evans collectors please send them my way ......I have a Mens Interceptor that I have had no luck selling it here in Ohio at all....- Bryan Akens
- Post #2
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Complete Bicycles
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Sears gremlin 20x16 girls
Awesome rear tire!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #2
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Complete Bicycles
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ID help...Sears?
Definitely 1960s......WF is Western Flyer sold at a Western Auto store.....I would say it was built by Murray......These are great riders.....They have the nice old bike feel but they dont weigh nearly as much as earlier Balloon models....26 X 1.75 tires...- Bryan Akens
- Post #2
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Need Info, 1890's Spalding Mens Bike
I read an article several years ago about Spalding Bicycles and how they were used by a select group of Men to do a test ride across the country....unfortunately I cant remember what magazine I saw this in........It was very interesting how they did this...- Bryan Akens
- Post #8
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Restored 20" Schwinn Red Phantom--- a 'what if' bike
The work and attention to detail there is incredible......Very nice!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Restoration of 1922 CCM Gendron Ladies - No Expense Spared
A wonderful piece of art!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #8
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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Post War Elgin?
I have seen a mens frame that was being sold as a 47.......Ubfortunately I cannot give You any details about it.....- Bryan Akens
- Post #5
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Tonights Pickers.....Elgin Skylark and an Ape 3 wheeler....
That is an older episode.....finding that Skylark was awesome....I personally think that He could have bought it much cheaper than He did!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Schwinn 20" Westwind stashed in an S-2 Gripper
I have had questionable tires in the past and used an old inner tube....[split open very carefully].....to line the bad tire and then put the tube in and put it all back together.....Also a heavy duty tube can be of help........- Bryan Akens
- Post #7
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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1936 Mead Crusader (Westfield)
Neat bike......I agree on the saddle!!.............- Bryan Akens
- Post #6
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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ID Help Requested CWC Roadmaster?
I was initially thinking Elgin Myself!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #7
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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1975 Yamaha moto all original
I saw one of those on display at the Musk. Cty fair in Zanesville Ohio.....when I was a Kid.......The year seems right.....Is the seat correct?- Bryan Akens
- Post #3
- Forum: Vintage BMX Bicycles
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Recent Schwinn score from the Colo mnt towns
Thanks for the info.- Bryan Akens
- Post #18
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Help Dating my old Elgin
Fantastic bike....and definitely a Morrow rear Hub......I have a Ladies Elgin with that same hub.....I wonder how common it is to find a Morrow on an Elgin?? Be very careful if You try to remove that handlebar stem....It can easily be damaged if it is...- Bryan Akens
- Post #26
- Forum: Antique Bicycles Pre-1933
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1940 Elgin Sports Deluxe find
Super nice find....Good luck on Your restoration.........- Bryan Akens
- Post #5
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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Columbia muscle
I recently aquired a late 60s Columbia 20 inch boys and am excited about restoring it during the winter......It is an odd olive green color and has its issues....It seems to Me that Columbia bikes like this are hard to find......I usually work on the...- Bryan Akens
- Post #11
- Forum: Schwinn Stingrays and Other Muscle Bikes
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Recent Schwinn score from the Colo mnt towns
I believe the green one is a Corvette.........I have never seen a 3 speed Hollywood....I like the 52.......I wonder if there was a rack and a tank?? .....- Bryan Akens
- Post #15
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Bendix vs New Departure hubs.
If You want to make the Bendix brake work very well.....You can put a set of Bendix 76 shoes in Your hub.......4 pcs instead of 2.....You will be very pleased with the results.....- Bryan Akens
- Post #13
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Help with Red Band Bendix Automatic Kick Back hub, please.
I agree with everything that was said in previous replies......but even mildly worn ball bearings can sometimes also produce a growling noise.....I got away from white lithium grease a long time ago......I like NAPAs medium duty grease for about...- Bryan Akens
- Post #11
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Handgrip removal
Very carefully slide a small flatblade screwdriver between the grip and the Hbar surface.....You can try squirting soapy water in there or in extreme cases use the straw on a WD 40 can....Then just start working the grip side to side and it should...- Bryan Akens
- Post #3
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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What have I found?
Love those Elgins......Nice find!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #15
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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How many bikes is too many?
I had 200 at one time....that was crazy.....I have around 80 now ......but i also recon. and sell used so that explains some of that.... If they sit too long You start losing your grips....tires etc......so You have to keep things moving..........I guess...- Bryan Akens
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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'36 green Colson ladies model, a Mother's Day surprise
I cant help it .......Really like some of the early Girls models......hate to see them get scrapped....- Bryan Akens
- Post #6
- Forum: Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965
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How to remove JC Higgins head badge
I usually take the fork out and with the bike secure in a stand I knock the protruding part of the rivet off with a screwdriver or a punch...[from the inside]....and then hopefuuly You can wiggle the rivets out with a small pair of pliers......I have...- Bryan Akens
- Post #13
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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The CABE CONFESSIONAL Bike Skeletons in the Closet - Share Your Tragic Bicycle Decisions, Regrets
Several years ago I sold a very nice 86 Chrome Haro Master for 125.00!!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #50
- Forum: General Discussion About Old Bicycles
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Stingray brought back to life
I have done even a lessor version with 2 Stingrays myself.....one of them being a "barn find" 67 Coppertone....They are not fully correct.....but I can fix them as time goes by....They are fine for Me!!!!- Bryan Akens
- Post #5
- Forum: Schwinn Stingrays and Other Muscle Bikes
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What did I buy at the Swap Meet?
I think You got a good buy.....I would have been tempted if I was there....- Bryan Akens
- Post #14
- Forum: All Things Schwinn
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Please Help Me In Pricing This 1955 Panther For Sale On Here
If that was mine I would not part it out.....- Bryan Akens
- Post #9
- Forum: Middleweight Bicycles
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1951 Schwinn Panther
Very Nice......Thanks for sharing such a wonderful bike....I would hate to see what that cost......but You only live once....right!!??- Bryan Akens
- Post #13
- Forum: Sell - Trade: Complete Bicycles