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Unusually warm day 55 degree day here so we rode. A couple of straightbar Typhoons. Mine has the basket and my friend Dans in the custom “Typhony”. A bit breezy but a good ride. 15 miles? I need to be in shape for when I visit @tripple3 and the Cali people.

I got this bike as a gift from my son and daughter in law. A one year only 1959 Schwinn Catalina. She had bought it at Ann Arbor several years ago because she liked the color. It is my wife and my birth year so I told her I want it if she ever wants to sell. It showed up on Christmas Day. I have...

Nice story finding bikes in grandma's shed! Especially if they were hers and she rode them. The Roadmaster looks like an AMF built bike from the early 60's. If you have any interest in riding it it looks like it would be easy to get going. As said above the stem (the part that the handlebars...

Serial number D0....1960. That frame was used on several models of Schwinn Middleweights so it could be any of the coaster brake models. Speedster, Tiger, etc... Looks like a fun bike. Enjoy!

@Eddie_Boy it was great meeting you and Mercedes at the Coaster ride last Sunday. I'm sorry that I missed this beach ride but had a conflict. Your pictures and account of this ride is awesome. @cyclingday is a great local historian. It's always fun to learn about local stuff and Marty is a great...

Great day with great people yesterday! I am very lucky to be able to get out here and ride with you guys. Thanks @SoBayRon for inviting us up and hosting the ride and being a tour guide of the area. Looking forward to next time!

I am not going to Copake. I would help if I was. Hope that you can work that out. Jim.

Does anyone know the owner/seller of this bike at Royal Oak? Asking for a friend who saw it and had regrets about not buying it. If anyone knows the status of this bike please respond here or can PM me. Thanks. Jim. @pkleppert

I bought this at Royal Oak too. From Paul. I love vintage advertising especially for things with wheels. Great illustration. And I’ll be ready if I ever find a ‘46 Chevy Panel.

Bought this at Royal Oak today. Wartime Elgin. Rides nicely. Pretty excited to have it. Maybe I should re-cover that saddle? 😊.

Mine is a 1974. 10 speed. 27" wheels. Center pull brakes. The LeTour is around 30-32 lbs. Not super light but lighter than a Suburban, Continental, Varsity. The higher end models had lighter components, Chrome Moly frames. You can look at old catalog pictures and specs for any bike that you're...

Also the LeTour has 27” tires which is also nice.

@borgward I have a 10 speed LeTour with upright bars that I like very much. I bought my bike this way at the Royal Oak swap meet several years ago. I’m pretty sure that it was converted by a previous owner and whoever did it did a nice job. It has a 23” frame. I am 6’ tall with a 34” inseam and...

Thanks for thinking of me guys! I've been busy with projects and a bit of traveling and off line for a while. Wife Cathy says I shouldn't spend that much money right now. Maybe I could buy it and hide it? Oh how'd that get here? LOL... I hope it finds a good home. I'll keep an eye on the ad...

Thanks for the pictures. And perfect weather this year! A great event for bikes and cars. Because of the requirements for entry the quality of what is shown is high. It's a bit pricey for spectators, but Greenfield Village is beautiful and for me worth the drive and the splurge for admission.

I missed this one. I haven't signed in over the weekend and just seeing it this morning. I checked the Marketplace ad and it says sold.. So anyone here get anything? Looks very interesting. And only an hour from home

Thursday evening ride in Grand Haven Mi. My friend James rode his new to him 3 speed Sting Ray on the pier. And a group of Hornets. 2 ‘55’s and a ‘57. Mine is the green one. I have the rack and guard, and the Rocket Ray but need to paint them. Good fun!

Impressive palms Mark! Way to represent! My palm was a fraction of that size..Good to see you feeling well and back on a bike! I wish I could've been there. Looks like a beautiful day and a good turnout for the Coaster Ride. Always appreciate the pictures.

I confess that this is what bike I rode yesterday.. sunny and mid 30’s and ride with a few friends eager to get riding this Spring. ‘65 Coppertone Jaguar with Lake Michigan in the background. Tunnel Park near Holland Michigan. A tunnel goes under the sand dune hence the name.

I recently retired from 30 years as a package delivery driver for a large worldwide carrier and I have acquired several bikes from that line of work. Some were roadside finds, others I'd see while making deliveries and buy them later. I was able to get into places not normally accessible as I...

My last day in California for this visit. 😢. Enjoying the sun and a ride on the 56 Hornet that I leave here to ride when I visit. Picture taken in Solana Beach North of San Diego. Thanks to all of my So.Cal. CABE friends for the hospitality and good rides. Back to March in Michigan and hoping...

Showing the bike wrapped in shrink wrap with no good photos of the bike should make potential bidders confident too! 🥺.

I will be there with Mrs. Jimmy V (Cathy). Should be a great day to ride. Forecast is sunny and 60 with 2-7mph wind. As always lookin forward to the ride and seeing whoever can make it. 🙂.

I got to ride this bike today. Thanks to Dave @ BFGforme for the loan of the ‘36 Motorbike. Thanks for the ride and good time.

Good ride today. The sun was nice after a rainy few days here. The house in the picture is the famous Top Gun movie house. Now a tourist spot in Oceanside. The Oceanside Pier nearby. Dave and George riding ahead of me, and our bikes parked in front of the Cup. In Dave’s pictures above you can...

Was looking forward to riding but the forecast looks rainy. Highly likely to rain. I don't mind the cooler weather but rain not fun. Let's try to get something together soon.. we'll watch the weather. Jim.

Nice Schwinn sign at the Deer Park Museum and winery north of Escondido,Ca. Well worth a visit if you’re ever in the area. Many great automotive signs and good collection of vintage convertibles, bikes, radios.

My 90 year old mom still calls me Jimmy. I like being Jimmy. I liked it enough to make it my CABE name. Even though most people call me Jim. Great sign whoever Jimmie is.

A 6 mile ride around the neighborhood on the 62 Typhoon. 41 degrees at the Holland channel Holland,Mi. I’ll heed the advice on the sign today and not dive in! Glad to be riding in January.

Rode with friends in Grand Rapids,Michigan. Downtown Christmas ride. 35 degrees no snow. Mine is the ‘62 Typhoon with the basket.

I am a big fan of the Schwinn Lightweights because they ride very well. I happen to like the way they look too. I have owned several Racers and its close cousin the Traveler over the years. And the World is another cool lightweight with the same diamond frame. The older bikes had cool graphics...

Another ride to Grand Haven,Mi. pier to catch a sunset with friends. Lake Michigan in the background. Unbelievably warm for Nov. at 65 degrees this evening. Probably our last ride as it’s going to feel like November after tomorrow with a cold rain/snow mix coming. A mix of beater middleweights...

I rode my Western Flyer middleweight tonight. Sunset in Grand Haven Mi. on the pier. My friend James can be seen with his hi-wheeler. Riding time is getting short here. Gotta take advantage of these nice fall days.

Muscle bike ride with friends in Grand Haven Mi. Thursday evening. I don’t have a muscle bike so I rode the blue camelback frame Collegiate that I found on the side of the road a few years ago. Put some Wild apehangers on it and a seat and had a good rider!

Thanks @tripple3! I made several loops around this cement pad at the park and thought of you as I was doing it.. I'll never achieve your level of no- hands awesomeness! This bike tracks very well and super smooth pavement a good combination. Miss riding with you, hopefully will make it out in...

Bike ride with friends in downtown Grand Rapids,Mi. Today. We are trying to make this a monthly regular thing weather permitting. If anyone in the area wants to join us PM me. Vintage is good but anyone is welcome. I’ll post in rides and events next time we ride there. Great day for a ride!

The Typhoon looks good. The blue Fiesta, black middleweight Murray? and the 20" blue girls bike would be of interest too if the prices were good. I've picked up some good bikes at our local tractor show/swap. Always a fun variety of stuff. And it's always fun to see the mix of tractors and...

I went to the website in an attempt to pull up results. I did not see a link for that. I emailed them asking if they publish results. If I get an answer I'll share it here. I even went to past auctions several months old and no results found. This auction company appears to specialize in...

I stumbled across an auction link this morning which appears to have some interesting vintage bikes, pedal cars, toy trucks, and interesting cars and trucks. The auction takes place Saturday June, 18th at 10:00 AM in Columbus, Mi. Columbus is northeast of Detroit close to Port Huron. For anyone...

Mark @markivpedalpusher great work on those fenders! How do you get the dents out? Do you have a roller or just very good hammer and dolly work? I do not have a roller and just do the best I can with what I have..

Great Pictures! An especially fun day with all of these cool "trucks". I loved the build up to the ride too. @tripple3 Mark your new-old bike is looking good! Looks like you're making it your own. Glad you're enjoying it. I wish I wasn't so far away. Hopefully see you all later this year.

I just saw this. I'm near there. I'll send you a PM..

You are entitled to your opinion, and yes, sometimes life doesn't seem fair. Many of us might feel the frustration of not being able to easily obtain a desired bike. Keep the hunt going, maybe someday you'll be blessed by a lucky find or a great deal. I don't let this stuff bother me. It...

I'll send him a PM and see if I can help.

I was curious so I did a google search 1943 Pennsylvania plate and it is indeed a renewal tab. A common practice then to save metal. I like it. Here in Michigan they were used for a few years in the 60's as well.

A red bike and a red lighthouse. This is a 1960 Hollywood given to me by a neighbor. It was his moms from new. It was in his shed and needed to be out! I rolled a big dent out of the back fender, serviced and polished it and now it’s a good rider. Test ride to Holland State Park Holland,Mi. Lake...

If you keep the bike that front rack is a fairly common middleweight rack if you wanted to have one for both bikes. (This one and your American). This bike will clean up pretty well with a bath, polish, and wax.. Be VERY careful around the lettering on the chain Gard. Avoid rubbing on the...

My daughter in law has one of these in the same color. I was with her when she bought it at the Ann Arbor bike show a few years ago. The "Catalina" was a one year model 1959. This one is missing its rare one year only reflector, front rack, and should have a blue and white seat. But most of the...

If you like green here you go.. Encinitas,Ca. Near moonlight beach. Someone’s beautiful front yard. Went for a ride around the local neighborhoods and a bit down Hwy101. Beautiful clear day.

Mission Beach San Diego on my crusty 56 Schwinn that I leave here to ride when I’m here. Nice day for a ride. Rode the beachfront trail and back by Mission Bay. My wife rode a rented cruiser. On vacation from Michigan. Glad to be here.