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Just finished, 1955 Hornet. ps., Should I straighten rear rack?

Looking for Circa 1955 Green Hornet Feather Chainguard, 26" (with decals, if it has them, for Regular, not Deluxe. Hornet) Frank

I have a middleweight Schwinn Hornet, with S7 rims, serial number P24828. This dates it to either 2/24/55, or 11/17-19/56. When is it most likely to have been made? The 55 catalog says that the Hornet supposedly had S2 rims?

Got ahold of a 1983 or 1984 Colnago Superissimo. It is an early version. Campy rear derailleur is marked 1983. A few observations, and requests for opinions. First, it has a chain stay protector that appears to be silver, but painted the same blue color as the bicycle. Paint has come off of...

I'm getting ready to sell what has been identified as the earliest known Iver Johnson Balloon Tire Bicycle. It has incredibly rare parts. This includes: Oldest Identified Iver Johnson Balloon Tire Bicycle. Brooks Pre-War Saddle Internal Sturmey Drum Rear Coupled With External Derailleur...

Hi. I got this 1990's Colnago off of EBAY. Can someone who knows Colnago please tell me the model and the tubing? It has internal brake wire routing. The dropouts say "Colnago" Could this be a "Super Piu?" an "Excellant?" a "Decor?" Is it Columbus SL? SLX? Something Else? If you...

Back in the late 70's, there was a debate as to which was the better tubing. Italian racing bikes used Columbus tubing and English racing bikes used Reynolds. Bikes made elsewhere used either. I wonder how people feel today about this issue? Do you think that in the light of history...

Wanted; 35, 36 or 36Teeth Campy 116 BCD Chainring, (for Victory or Gran Sport 5 Arm) Please let me know if you have a 35,36, or 37 teeth Campagnolo Victory or Gran Sport 116 BCD Chainring you want to part with. (for 5 arm spider). Thanks, Frank Please email me at...

If you have 4 or 6 links for a 70's/80's Sedis 5/6 speed chain, please let me know! email me at: [email protected] Thanks, Frank

This is a rare circa 1984 Colnago Victory that I found on Craigslist. These bicycles are true works of art. All hand made, this one used Columbus SL tubing, and was similar to the Colnago Super. Components were NOS Campagnolo Victory, all around. In order to make the bike functional...

This pedal design was very dangerous. It was designed to securely hold ones foot in the pedals. If hit by a car or truck, you risk being dragged under the vehicle. Unfortunately, this used to happen, much too often, in the old days. Clipless pedals were designed in response to this...

This pedal design was very dangerous. It was designed to securely hold ones foot in the pedals. If hit by a car or truck, you risk being dragged under the vehicle. Unfortunately, this used to happen, much too often, in the old days. Clipless pedals were designed in response to this...

Like this forum section because I get more replies. Found this nice old U.K. made touring bike. Was a top end bike for the time. Has Campy dropouts. What is your opinion, is it still a good bike to use? How does it compare with the Raleigh International? Both were made about the same...

Recently acquired this fine old touring bicycle. Made in Great Britain, it is a 1982 Holdsworth Mistral. Reynolds 531, Campy dropouts. Gipiemme hubs, high end Japanese components, including an SR triple crank. 6 speed freewheel, Makes this bicycle an 18 speed. This was about as...

I have a 1971 Grey Ghost. The original seat had a split, and I replaced it with a new Persons USA made seat (from the 1990's I believe), that I bought on Ebay for $149.00. The seat appears original in all respects. The only difference is that on the tag of the original seat, there is a...

Put myself through college fixing bicycles. Used to build wheels using an old Park truing stand. I'm now looking for a stand and I see others for sale out there, such as Minoura and Sun. Wonder if they are sturdy enough and are any good with regards to building up older wheels? I also...

Once in a while I'll see one come up for sale. They look like neat bicycles. Are replacement parts easily available? Any opinions as to collectibility? Someone's been trying to sell a blue one on Ebay. It looks like the rack is incorrect and I'm not sure about the rims. It looks like...

I've got a great business idea for someone willing to take on the task. A genealogical search service to provide history for a bike you own, or are interested in. I'm sure many sales records exist, especially for companies like Schwinn that provided "theft insurance" with many sales. Also...

Found in East Tennessee, All original but for: Period Replaced Rear Fender. Repainted Period Rear Rack. Repop Rear Reflector, Repop Rear Rear Brakelight, Repop Seat. Repainted (original) front light housing. Any comments appreciated. F.A.

I'm curious to know what readers feel is the best made bicycle springer mechanism? By "best," I mean the one that most effectively gives a smooth and comfortable ride. Also, perhaps, the one that was easy to maintain and gave the least problems as well. My personal vote is for the...

I think we can all agree on this! 1. Schwinn Aerocycle 2. Schwinn Autocycle 3. Schwinn Motocycle 4. 1955 Boy's Schwinn Phantom 5. 1955 Girls Blue Schwinn Phantom 6. 1971 Schwinn Grey Ghost 7. 1970-71 Schwinn Cotton Picker 8. 1948 Schwinn Excelsior Straightbar 9. 1953 Schwinn...

Here are two bikes I found this weekend. The Five Speed Stingray is from 1973. Ii is all original, but the seat is a "Troxel." Did Troxel make stingray seats during the period? The women's Hornet will go to my wife after some restoration work. Best regards, F.A.

Found this 1970 Schwinn Stingray. Someone used darker green paint to touch up some spots. You can see this darker paint. Also, there are some areas of corrosion which you can see, including on the chainguard. Question, should I get original color paint and try to retouch up the bike, or...

What year did this "deluxe" rear reflector first appear on Schwinns? Thanks, F.A.

I have a front wheel that apparently came from Schwinn Cruiser 5 from the late 70's, early 80's. The rim is tubular, double knurled, but does not say anything. It is 26" for balloon tires, and exactly the same size as my marked S-2 rims. Who made these rims? Is it the same as the S-2, just...

I am restoring this 1953 Green Phantom and had to repaint the front light and rear rack. I was told Coach Green was the proper color and I bought a can of coach green paint on Ebay. Here is the finished product. Why is the Coach Green a lighter shade than the rest of the bike? Was...

Thinking of replacing the torpedo light on my 48 Excelsior with a Delta Rocket Ray. Would that be correct for the period? When did Delta Rocket Ray lights come out? Thanks, F.A.

I've got delta horn mechanisms in a 1953 Green Phantom, A 1958 Black Phantom, and a 1948 Schwinn Excelsior Straightbar. All are the same mechanisms, but they all sound different. The 53 has sort of a soft OOOO sound. The 58 is a louder sharper sound, like a yelping small dog. The...

Here is a Schwinn front wheel I found. It has a large flange hub and an S-2 rim. When did this combination of large flange hub and S-2 rim begin? The hub appears to be aluminum alloy. Thanks, F.A.

Its past midnight and I just got back after a 250 mile round trip to purchase this bicycle. It appears authentic in all respects, and was purchased from a man who bought it at an auction in North Carolina. It clearly appears to be a Cleveland Welding Company Bicycle built for the US Army...

I have to repaint a rack a different color (one in the color I need is not available). The paint on the rack I have is fine. But should I remove it before repainting and start from scratch with an undercoat and top coat ? or Should I leave the old paint there and just paint the new color...

What is a cereal box license plate? Were they real license plates for bicycles? Did they have different numbers on each one? Weren't there real license plates issued by different cities? Someone please educate me. F.A.

Is the back of the seat the best place to hang a bicycle license plate? What about from the back of a rack? Is there another acceptable spot? What is most authentic? Here is a of one on the back of the seat on my 58 Phantom.

Please look at this front wheel someone (in the 1930's or 1940's) put as a replacement on this old Iver Johnson bike I found. The Drum Brake is Schwinn. (So is the drum brake lever). The rims (front wheel and back) are very heavy and well made. They appear similar to S-2's, but are smooth...

Looking for original man's Phantom seat. Don't care about condition of leather. Email Me at: [email protected] Thanks, Frank

Does anyone have an original Schwinn Phantom 4 hole rack for sale? Email me at: [email protected] Thanks, Frank

This was hanging up at my LBS for years, so I finally decided it needed a new home. I need to identify the year, and model of this Iver Johnson bicycle. Not sure where to find the serial number. This bicycle is tricked out like no bicycle I've ever seen. Has drum brakes on front and...

Just got this wartime Columbia Paratrooper bicycle. Believe it is called a "Compax." The original paint and decals are underneath a coat of orange paint. You can seen an area where the original paint shows through. How do I remove the orange overcoat and not ruin the original red finish and...

I'm now looking for a rear fender for the 1953 Green Phantom I found. I believe that in 1953 the rear fenders had the mounted style rear reflector. I know the fender was "ducktail." Were the fenders for the Phantom that had the reflector mount any different from the Phantom rear fenders...

I was online and looked at the picture of a 1954 Green Phantom sold by "Bikeville." It has green painted fenders with pinstriping. I didn't think much about it, until today. (I will post pictures tommorow). But I just got back from Tennessee with a 1954 Green Phantom I found on Craigslist...

One of my favorite quotes is that 1967 quote from Star Trek. Back in 1967 I was dreaming about the Stingray style bicycle I saw at a neighborhood department store. But the bicycle was 60 dollars and I didn't have that type of money until a few years later when I had a paper route. ie., no...

Being part of this hobby is great. But one thing that really makes bicycle collecting and restoration difficult is the cost of parts. Why are parts so expensive? Many bicycles are in fact worth three, four, or more times their value when they are parted out. Why is this? Why aren't there...

I'd say: 1949-58 Black Phantom 1971 Grey Ghost Krate 1955 Huffy Radio Bike Runners Up: Bowden Spacelander, 1938 Schwinn Autocycle, Schwinn Aerocycle

My 1948 Schwinn Excelsior has a New Departure rear hub. The finish on the hub is dull, not shiny as some I have seen, and there is no writing on the body, only on the brake where it says "New Departure." (It has a skip tooth cog if that matters). I need a new axle and I'm not sure...

Hi. Can someone please give me the name of the darker blue schwinn color used on this bicycle I am posting pictures of? It is the color on the fenders and chainguard. I need a name so that I can try and duplicate that color. There isn't a flat enough section to copy the color at a paint...

I know they made about 300 single speed ones in the one year of production. But how many 5 speed ones were made in 1971? Thanks, F.A.

I have an original Grey Ghost seat with a 3 inch tear down the middle. Is it possible to repair the tear? Alternatively, does someone sell new covering so that I can repair it by replacing the covering? Lastly, Does "Pete" still repair bicycle seats? If so, how can he be reached...

Here is yesterdays newly found July 1971 Grey Ghost. All original including the paint. Light to medium rust on chrome parts. What is the best way to deal with the rust. I have usually used chrome polish/rust remover and steel wool on my other bicycles. But should I use steel wool...