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I've become interested in lightweight bicycles lately, so I bought this book on Japanese bikes. The photography is great amd the details on some of these bikes are pure art. I'm a nerd for beautiful craftsmanship.
I grabbed this 1987 Schwinn Circuit from a CL listing. It's a little new for me, but interesting nonetheless. It seems to be all original except the tires. It came with a set of Shimano pedals from the same period but their bearings are rusted in place, so they are soaking in penetrating oil in...
I realize this is an old thread, but I'm old, so... And I'm new to Schwinn Lightweights. Can anyone show me an example of what would be correct pedals for a 1987 Schwinn Circuit? Thanks
I have to admit I'm totally nerding out on this book:
It has been my bedtime reader the last couple of nights and will continue to be for the next several more. It was written in 1975. I'm up to WWII so far.
I bought the 1950s Phillips-built Indian Scout that was listed on The CABE a few days ago. I'm looking forward to getting it.
Does anyone happen to have one of these brochures? I missed one on eBay this morning. I'd like to have a photocopy at least.
Thanks!
If I remember correctly, the tubes were cooled to shrink them, and the gussets were heated to expand them, and then they were assembled. When they both reached equal temperature, they were tight.
For what it's worth, a few people have suggested I do a bicycle packing tutorial. Today I packed a bike, and remembered to shoot some pictures, so here we go. Choose for yourself if it's worthwhile to you. I have a lot of respect for old machinery of any kind. For instance, this one is 100 years...
I got this quite a while ago but forgot to post it (or forgot I posted it; could be either). It's a 1953-ish Monark Silver King El Dorado. It sat in a barn for a long time but I think it will probably clean up pretty well. I'm about to find out.
1 - NOS Darwin rocket style light - a couple scratches. Comes with original instructions, handlebar clamp, and screws. Works on 2 D batteries (not included). $30 shipped in US 48. PM to claim it. First come, first served.
2 - NOS Flicker Lite safety light set with all wires, clamps, original...
Really cool NOS Kent Accordion Horn with original box and handlebar clamp. Never mounted. $40 shipped in US 48. PM to claim it. First come, first served.
SCARCE c1921 READING STANDARD ANTIQUE BICYCLE/Great Western/100% original loop-frame - $1150
Very unique and rare early 1920s example from Great Western Manufacturing, in LaPorte, Indiana. Nearing 100 years old. It is 100% original and is out of my personal collection. My collection encompasses...
These are two-wheelers but motorized. I got them from the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville. They are downsizing their motorcycle collection a bit. 1976 Suzuki RE5 Rotary
and 1963 Jawa 250
Original 1915 Crown "Curly Frame" bicycle. Complete except for tires. Very desirable and hard-to-find curly frame version with most of its original paint intact. Original Troxel saddle, good original wheels, beautiful badge, etc. I searched for one of these for years before acquiring this one...
1970s Slingerland Drum Outfit in Blue Agate wrap. Asking $1250. This set is in pristine condition. All wrap is tight and unmarked. Chrome shines like new. These are all Niles, Illinois, badged drums. In a smoke-free, pet-free, child-free home. No rust, no pitting, they seriously look like new...
"Crown King" told me that GWM used this frame design from 1913 through 1916 only. I have not seen or heard of their being used on any brand but Crown but I am certainly not an authority. Thanks for that patent drawing!
This has been a good week! I picked up this 1921-ish Reading Standard from Crown King in Indianapolis last Sunday morning...
and then I got this 1915 or so curly frame Crown locally from Smoopy. I've been after the Crown for 6 or 7 years and it finally came available.
The Reading Standard...
I'll be within 20 miles of Frankton this weekend if anyone wants me to pick it up and ship it. Is that a fair price? I don't have any knowledge of CCM prices.
Have any of you guys ever seen any of these bikes, or have any catalogs or pictures of them?
Nashville, Tennessee, built bikes:
Belle Meade
Crown Jewel
Maxim
Wood
Chattanooga, Tennessee, built bikes:
Graham
Jefferson
Southern Express
They would have been TOC bikes. I know they were built but...
I've become interested in lightweight bicycles lately, so I bought this book on Japanese bikes. The photography is great amd the details on some of these bikes are pure art. I'm a nerd for beautiful craftsmanship.
I grabbed this 1987 Schwinn Circuit from a CL listing. It's a little new for me, but interesting nonetheless. It seems to be all original except the tires. It came with a set of Shimano pedals from the same period but their bearings are rusted in place, so they are soaking in penetrating oil in...
I realize this is an old thread, but I'm old, so... And I'm new to Schwinn Lightweights. Can anyone show me an example of what would be correct pedals for a 1987 Schwinn Circuit? Thanks
I have to admit I'm totally nerding out on this book:
It has been my bedtime reader the last couple of nights and will continue to be for the next several more. It was written in 1975. I'm up to WWII so far.
I bought the 1950s Phillips-built Indian Scout that was listed on The CABE a few days ago. I'm looking forward to getting it.
Does anyone happen to have one of these brochures? I missed one on eBay this morning. I'd like to have a photocopy at least.
Thanks!
If I remember correctly, the tubes were cooled to shrink them, and the gussets were heated to expand them, and then they were assembled. When they both reached equal temperature, they were tight.
For what it's worth, a few people have suggested I do a bicycle packing tutorial. Today I packed a bike, and remembered to shoot some pictures, so here we go. Choose for yourself if it's worthwhile to you. I have a lot of respect for old machinery of any kind. For instance, this one is 100 years...
I got this quite a while ago but forgot to post it (or forgot I posted it; could be either). It's a 1953-ish Monark Silver King El Dorado. It sat in a barn for a long time but I think it will probably clean up pretty well. I'm about to find out.
1 - NOS Darwin rocket style light - a couple scratches. Comes with original instructions, handlebar clamp, and screws. Works on 2 D batteries (not included). $30 shipped in US 48. PM to claim it. First come, first served.
2 - NOS Flicker Lite safety light set with all wires, clamps, original...
Really cool NOS Kent Accordion Horn with original box and handlebar clamp. Never mounted. $40 shipped in US 48. PM to claim it. First come, first served.
SCARCE c1921 READING STANDARD ANTIQUE BICYCLE/Great Western/100% original loop-frame - $1150
Very unique and rare early 1920s example from Great Western Manufacturing, in LaPorte, Indiana. Nearing 100 years old. It is 100% original and is out of my personal collection. My collection encompasses...
These are two-wheelers but motorized. I got them from the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville. They are downsizing their motorcycle collection a bit. 1976 Suzuki RE5 Rotary
and 1963 Jawa 250
Original 1915 Crown "Curly Frame" bicycle. Complete except for tires. Very desirable and hard-to-find curly frame version with most of its original paint intact. Original Troxel saddle, good original wheels, beautiful badge, etc. I searched for one of these for years before acquiring this one...
1970s Slingerland Drum Outfit in Blue Agate wrap. Asking $1250. This set is in pristine condition. All wrap is tight and unmarked. Chrome shines like new. These are all Niles, Illinois, badged drums. In a smoke-free, pet-free, child-free home. No rust, no pitting, they seriously look like new...
"Crown King" told me that GWM used this frame design from 1913 through 1916 only. I have not seen or heard of their being used on any brand but Crown but I am certainly not an authority. Thanks for that patent drawing!
This has been a good week! I picked up this 1921-ish Reading Standard from Crown King in Indianapolis last Sunday morning...
and then I got this 1915 or so curly frame Crown locally from Smoopy. I've been after the Crown for 6 or 7 years and it finally came available.
The Reading Standard...
I'll be within 20 miles of Frankton this weekend if anyone wants me to pick it up and ship it. Is that a fair price? I don't have any knowledge of CCM prices.
Have any of you guys ever seen any of these bikes, or have any catalogs or pictures of them?
Nashville, Tennessee, built bikes:
Belle Meade
Crown Jewel
Maxim
Wood
Chattanooga, Tennessee, built bikes:
Graham
Jefferson
Southern Express
They would have been TOC bikes. I know they were built but...
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