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I only know what I learned on here (the CABE). I was told it’s a late 1938 Shelby straight bar with a hanging tank. Its head badge says Western Flyer. Someone pointed out to me that the forks are bent back slightly but the bike still rides nice and straight down the road. The tank is not dented...

A few years ago I sold my entire(small) collection of bikes. I said I was done. A few months ago I was in Florida helping out my Mom and I saw an old straight bar Shelby on Marketplace. I bought it so I could have a cool old bike to cruise around on when I want. Since then I can’t help checking...

I bought this bike when I was visiting my Mom. I just wanted something old and cool to cruise around on and to get a little exercise. Now that I have it home there is a local guy that wants it. I like it a lot but I’m not a bike collector and in reality I can ride around any old bike. This guy...

This old bike I bought a few weeks ago down here in Florida (visiting my Mom) just keeps amazing me. First of all the very old Davis Delux tires and old tubes still held air and for a couple of days I rode around on them. Then when I decided to change out the tires and clean and lube the...

I haven’t been on here for a few years because back when I decided to sell a couple of my bikes a guy offered me a bunch of money for all my bikes. I’ve regretted selling them all and not having something to ride. Fast forward to today… I’m in Florida for a few weeks helping my Mom out and came...

I have this Hawthorne that I was told is a '53. It has no head badge on it but I would like to find one. I have no idea what it should look like so if anyone has a picture of the one I should be looking for or if you have one let me know. Thanks.

I'm new to all of this and could use a little help. I bought a Schwinn tank a while back that I was told is off a straight bar Hornet. It's missing it's horn and the blue paint is a bit faded and worn but it's a very straight and useable tank. I was told by a few bicycle guys that the tank is...