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EDIT: Torrington pedals sold. Three sets of pedals, all spin and are complete except for the white pair missing one small reflector. I'd like to see them on your project and get them out of the house. Torrington, 1/2 in. thread with 4 in. blocks, unsure if #6 or if mens or ladies. $20 Unknown...

Another project! Looks to be late 40s as I gather info - lots of interesting details on this one. serial number leads off with C and there’s a 3-digit number off to the right. No CWC markings on this one. Those last three digits appear to be 526 (relied on daughters eyes). Hehe

Includes jewel reflector and bracket. Allentown PA 49/50 license plate. $50 OBO plus shipping. I knew that pop tart box would come in handy!

So many projects. This one appears to be red originally (shocker). I’m looking for info on the Goodyear Marathon and of course determine it’s age. I havent gone through it yet but found another wheel to fit it with good rubber. I’m leaning towards leaving the green paint on there unless...

I’m trying to figure out info on this frame. Somebody started a repaint job but I don’t know if that’s the correct color. there is no head badge distance between holes 2-5/8”

Balloon tire era is not my forte so I’m not sure what these are called. They came off an old Bike that was basically toast. But these seem to Be only decorative a possible add-on for looks only. What are they called?

No bends good condition with mounting clamps. Measures 15.5 in. Fits 28 in wheels.

Must have been kept inside, the leather still in rather good condition. No dry rot or cracked. $300 OBO plus shipping. Ships from 20832.

Not much to go on, but it is what it is. Photos I was given are below. SN under BB shell is 5904FBW. No headbadge but not rear facing dropouts. Any ID help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Just picked this up with several other balloon-tire bikes. This is the most complete (and rideable). Any thoughts on year or estimate? I'm told with forward-facing rear dropouts, it's post-war. Any other clues? I found a serial no. below seat tube E025850. This should clean up...

Skiptooth chromed prewar chainring. Not seeing much wear on teeth. $25obo shipped.

Very tall frame with no dents and straight fork. Frame, fork, chainring and headbadge. Chainring spins free like a merry-go-round. Thanks for looking and let me know any questions or if you want too see any other views. $300 + shipping (from 20832).

I have an unknown Hercules with a headbadge I've never seen before. Have a look and let me know if you have any ideas. This bike has a mix of parts. Rear hub is ND Model D. Has Hercules chainring, Super Jet grips and Dunlop-Cambridge saddle. The lugs resemble a Hercules Royal Prince I saw on...

Don't throw out those bits and pieces of skiptooth chains ... if you have more than 2 links together, I'm interested. Of course a pile would make more sense and I'll pay for shipping ... lemme know what ya got.

Any clues? Appears to be nickel, receives a spin-on cassette? Otherwise I'd say teens ... am a little baffled on this one.

I need a nut to fit the S/A 3-sp rear hub from a 40s ladies Raleigh. The threads are proprietary I believe or at least I'm not finding anything that will work. This is for the non-drive side.

Drop the hammer and burn some vintage rubber with these Torrington 9 (or so I am told) pedals. Rubber is free moving and one spindle spins like butter. The other needs regreasing. Threads are in good shape. I had previously posted these as 10s, but I am relisting with all the same...

Anybody know anything about these? I found the frame especially interesting and it must have been innovative in that period to come up with something beyond either diamond or truss. The badge is quite nice too - at $550 I passed but maybe I shouldn't have (?).

Chrome is about 85-90 %. 36H hub with 70mm spacing between the flanges (c-t-c). Flange dia. is 45 mm. Spins well, I went through it and regreased. Vintage: 40s, 50s? $26 shipped.

Good for getting your ride going. Rubber is free moving and one spindle moves like butter. The other needs regreasing. Threads are in good shape. Rubber measures 3-1/4 in. in length. $36 shipped.

A recent purchase. That's what I suspect based on the catalog. See pic below: Here's the link on eBay. Could also be No. 255 except for the fact bracket on mine is on the opposite side...

Century Wheel Co. made in Chicago - Company was later bought by Arnold Schwinn. some darts still visible from orig. paint job (black/red). Includes stem, bars, chainring, cranks and seatpost. Size is 22.5 in. frame. Put this girl back on the road where she belongs for $350 shipped. Or save...

Lemme know if you got one (metal, not plastic) thanks. PM me. Example below:

Ok, well maybe just comfy will do. Aesthetics are important which is why if I can't find something that works, I'll go with a leather spring saddle (Brooks/Ideale/Wrights/Norex) and squeeze the rails to fit the older style clamps (smaller dimension than modern). I have a nice Persons Marathon...

Long Spring Saddle $20 + shipping

Leather is still pliable and is a 50s-60s model. Side is difficult to read but says: The Wright Saddle Co. along the top. Along the bottom: Birmingham, England. And in the middle appears to say OLYMPIC, second line looks like ELF. This looks the most like their swallow model, very slim, no...

Persons Marathon saddle for sale measuring 13-1/2 in. from tail to edge of front spring. Width is 9-1/2 in. Saddle only without spring measures 11-3/4 in. in length. Metal pan stuffed with horsehair and covered with soft leather. The stamp on face of saddle is very nice. This is a good and...

White tires for display only - tread is in good condition and width is about 1-3/8 in. (35). Price for the pair (clad wheels not included) $80 + shipping. FAQ 1. Are these for 28 in. singletube rims? Yes. 2. Why aren't they rideable? They are completely sealed with no valve stem. I...

I'm looking for 28 x 34-35 tubulars in all black (no gum sidewall) to install on a pair of clad tubular rims. This is for a teens bike buildup. everything sold online is either too thin (mostly maxes out at 32), the tread is too knobby or the color isn't quite right. I'm looking to ride, not...

Prewar Schwinn Script Hub Schwinn script front hub, 36H. Greased and rolls smoothly. $25 shipped.

Century Wheel Co. made in Chicago - some darts still visible from orig. paint job (black/red). This company was later bought by Arnold Schwinn. Includes stem, bars, chainring, cranks and seatpost. Size is 22.5 in. frame. Just returned from a very name-appropriate century ride in Waukesha, WI...

Someone asked me about this the other day and I drew a blank. Has anyone ever come across a portable camping stove that would have been an accessory that mounts to the bike? He seems to recall it was 1930s era.

Victorian folding collapsible cup in superb condition for its age. Measures about 2 1/2" in diameter, 1" tall when collapsed and 3" tall when open (extended to full cup). Underneath, it reads - Made in U.S.A. - Pat'd Feb. 23, 97 $35/each shipped ( I have several)

Anybody have any experience and could weigh in on Dugast Pipistrello tubulars? I'm looking to get a pair of 700x34 for an early teens bike. Link below for reference: http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/dugast-pipistrello-tubular

I've read through several threads on wheels, folks getting their steeds road-ready but have yet to come across anything that mentions spoke size. I know there are numerous combinations between type of rim choice and hubs one can lace up and build a wheel, but I'll throw this out there anyway...

Looking for a 3-sp shifter that will shift a Torpedo-Sachs Dregiang rear hub.

I'm looking for someone who is near Kalamazoo or Battle Creek, MI to pick up a bike and ship. Please let me know. For what it's worth, I'd be willing to do the same for anyone who needs something delivered within an hour drive radius of Washington, DC.

Everything I've come across is either too big or there has been one problem or another with the frame (stuck this, stuck that). I'm a wheelman member, so ideally would like to find something pre-1918. TOC safety Pre-1918 Smaller than 24 in. frame Ideally would have...

Almost all the paint is gone, but original paint scheme appears to be white and brown (or red?). There are no dents to the frame. CTC: 20.5 in. CTT: 21.5 in. TT: 23 in. EDIT: FYI crankarms/chainring/bb already sold prior to posting Will take 28 (700) wheels. Head badge intact. I just...

Another score - this one has everything minus the wheels and pedals. On the headstock someone has clearly ripped off the headbadge and left very small remnants of what was the top and bottom, including the screws. Above that is something I've never seen before and that's a decal above a...

No, not that kind of dating ... I finally pulled the crank to service the bottom bracket on my Mead Ranger and stamp reads "M-19." Is this indicative of the year, or is a clue otherwise? Thanks to 'fat tire trader' and 'motoMIKE' who posted images of 1919 and 1922 catalog. motoMIKE also...

How do I get this blame thing off? Obviously the lockring comes off lefty loosey, but then do you see the two holes in the center piece around the crankarm? I tried a spanner tool (Park's SP-2) ... I'll pick up a SP-1 unless someone has another idea. Thanks! Lots of KROIL on there - LOL.

I have a 1903 (?) racer frame with a Fauber Special crank 28T (56T essentially). That's a huge crank to turn so I'd like to switch out to something a little more manageable (either 26T or less if they made them). 1. What is compatible with Fauber as far as the bb is concerned? 2. Does anyone...

Looking for a little help in dating this (boys?) Mead Ranger. Immediately noticed it is not skiptooth but is a truss frame similar to others from the teens and 20s so I'm confused. Here are some details and pics: wheels: tubular wood rims were shot and appeared to be 26 in. hubs: New...

Im' out of my league here but am guessing this is a 1930s era Iver Johnson. I can see skip tooth on the chainring and that's about it. i don't know when they stopped making double-top tubes. http://sdrv.ms/1gL1020

First post on the CABE. Normally I'm on the highwheel, so time to fastforward into the teens and 20s. Pics are at www.twitter.com/vintagevelo - since it was covered over in fire engine red, many clues have likely been hidden. I've only been able to find a number stamped on the fork tube: 1305...