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Bringing this fleet wing back to life. Should be a good rider. Cleaned the frame and hit it with some rubbing compound really popping. Frank

Good morning, Looking for a set of prewar Monark fenders for a 5 bar. See photos for reference. Thanks, Frank

Got this Monark built Elgin Oriole doing a “Revival” on it. Got rid of the red 2 tone. Gave it a good clean and grease. Need to finish some small things, seat and rebuild the pedals do some pin stripping and re lace the wheels with some triple step hoops but coming along. Frank

Hello, Looking for one of these chain guards. PM if anyone has one for sale. Thanks, Frank

Hello, Looking for one of these chain guards. PM if anyone has one for sale. Thanks, Frank

Anyone out there make this decal for the Manton Smith Ranger? Thanks Frank

Let’s see those Christmas shots!! Frank

Hello, I am trying to find the serial number to figure out what year Schwinn I have here but I am not finding a serial number. Not on the rear drop outs not under the crank or on the neck. Any ideas? Any help would be great thanks. Heavy duty spokes seems it may have been a Whizzer. Frank...

Hello All, Looking for a New Departure 2 speed shifter and pulley set up. I have the hub just looking for shifter and pulley. Thanks, Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello All, Looking for a Monark 5 bar tank like the one pictured below. Any color doesn’t matter just nice solid condition. Thanks Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Join us for our Oak Park ride! It will be held on Sunday July 14th meet at 10am ride at 11am. Meet up at Mills park which is at 217 Home ave Oak Park IL 60302. We will ride and grab some lunch along the way! See you there! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello All, I picked up this Western Flyer Shelby built? Motobike last week and looking for some info on it. Anyone know what year it might be?? Thanks, Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Join us this Saturday Oct 6th for a bike show/ride/bbq. We will meet at Fabyan Forest preserve shelter 1 Geneva IL. The event will go from 10a-4p. There will be food, trophies given out for the show and then a ride on a beautiful paved path with great scenery along the way. Message if you have...

We will be having a bike show at Jalopy fest car show next weekend! See info below. Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Picked up this Ranger yesterday! Definitely one of my dream bikes and want to thank @tinker for letting it go. Does anyone out there have any literature on this model. I am going to service and clean it up and will post some more pictures. Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Next ride! Sunday July 8th. Meet at Mills Park in Oak Park. Address is 217 Home Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302. We will meet up at 10am ride at 11am. We will check out the Frank Lloyd Wright district homes, swing by a local bike shop Bernard’s Schwinn to check out some of the vintage bikes and...

10 tooth skip tooth COGs for sale. These sprockets are for New Departure, Bendix or Morrow screw on type. 10$each shipped or all 10 shown for 75$ shipped PayPal friends and family or ad 3% for fees. PM with any questions. Thanks, Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello, Looking for one of these Mccauley racks. Thanks Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What a great weekend! Here are some pics from Ann Arbor! Great to see everyone! Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Started working on a 1937 M1 Silverking a little while back. Here is some progress pics so far. Frank .jpg[/IMG] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Join us Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM for Spring Fox River Trail Ride & Barbeque in scenic Oswego, IL. We'll kick off our Spring season by riding the Trail from Oswego to Geneva, where we'll have a great photo opportunity in front of the historic B.F. Goodrich Tire and Auto store front on...

Picked up this beautiful 1940 Elgin girls twin light bicycle today! She is all original down to the tires and grips. Love this bike. Thanks Mark for letting her go! Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hello Everyone, I picked up this 24” Shelby Donald Duck girls bike today and plan to restore it over the winter. I am trying to find the duck head for the front. Reproduction or original doesn’t matter if anyone has one or know of anyone who does please let me know. I have seen them pop up on...

Hello Everyone, I picked up this 24” Shelby Donald Duck girls bike today and plan to restore it over the winter. First I am trying to find the duck head for the front. Reproduction or original doesn’t matter if anyone has one or know of anyone who does please let me know. I have seen them pop...

October ride!! Sunday October 22nd meet at 9am ride at 10am. We will meet in Villa Park IL at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park. Address is 320 E Kenilworth Ave Villa Park IL 60181. We will ride down the Prairie Path to Wheaton grab some lunch and head back. See you there!! Sent from my iPhone...

Join us Labor Day Weekend September 2nd for our next ride. Meet at 10am ride at 11am. We will be riding the Fox River Trail from Carpentersville down through west Dundee and back and grab some lunch along the way. Meet up at Main Street Bicycles there is a large lot there right by the trail...

Looking for a set of stainless 26" Ballooner rain gutter fenders with braces. Let me know if anyone has some for sale. Some patina is okay Thanks Frank

July ride! Saturday July 29th we will be riding the I&M Canal. We will meet in Lockport IL at 10am ride at 11am. We will ride down the canal to the Joliet iron works and back. There are some cool sites along the way. There is a large parking lot right on the path in front of the Illinois State...

Looking for a couple sets of drop stand bolts Thanks, Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Had a great time today at the Ann Arbor swap. Good to see some old friends and meet some new ones! Lot of great stuff there. Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys, I bought this Hawthorne a little while back and when Peddling it made a clicking noise coming from crank chain area. I though maybe it needed a service. I tore it down regressed everything and soaked the chain in degreaser and evaporust and put it all back together. It is still making...

Join Us this Sunday for April Chicago Ballooner Bikes Club ride! We will be meeting up with a local car meet to start and then will ride for a while and grab some food and drinks along the way. Meet at DSW parking lot in River Forest at 9am April 23rd. Address is 7321 Lake st River Forest, IL...

Hey guys, I am trying to find some decals for a ladies Elgin bicycle. I have found some but wanted to check if anyone has used Velocals before. I am looking for the Elgin script tank decals in the picture below. Any help would be great. Thanks, Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys, Looking for a prewar front loader delta, ea, Seiss light like the ones pictured. Anyone have any for sale? Would prefer one that works. Some patina is okay. Thanks, Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Let's ride! Chicago Ballooner Bikes club February ride! This Sunday 2/19 the weather looks great 60 degrees and sunny! Meet up at Mills Park in Oak Park. The address for the park is 217 Home Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 but we will meet on the back side of the park on Marion street. There is plenty...

Monark built Elgin project has begun. Started breaking it down today for a real good cleaning/service! Should clean up very nicely. Will keep the post updated with pics. Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys, I am looking for some OG or good repop hanging tank strap for my Monark Elgin hanging tank. Anyone know where I can find some. Thanks Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have been working on this ladies Ranger for a while now and just finished it up today. Thanks again Dave(tinker) for helping me straighten the fork. Love the color of this bike and the OG paint cleaned up great. I believe it is a 37' but cannot find much on it. This one is a rider for the...

So I picked up this Monark Rocket a little while back, from what I can find it's a 47' and I am tearing it down to do a clean and re-grease and noticed that it is a different color under the tank and on the fork tube. The bike from what I can tell is a brown color and it definitely looks...

Come join us!! Chicago Ballooner bikes ride! Saturday November 5th 10am. We will meet at the Starbucks in Wheaton, IL. 101 E. Front St, Wheaton, IL 60187. Should be a nice ride around downtown and the Prairie path. We will grab some lunch and drinks along the way! See you there! Sent from my...

Come join us!! Chicago Ballooner bikes ride! Saturday November 5th 10am. We will meet at the Starbucks in Wheaton, IL. 101 E. Front St, Wheaton, IL 60187. Should be a nice ride around downtown and the Prairie path. We will grab some lunch and drinks along the way! All bikes welcome! See you...

Who else enjoys bikes and signs?! Let's see them! Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey Guys, Picked up this Ranger Mead today! All I did so far was wash it with soap and water. Really nice original paint awesome color. From what I can find it is 1937. Any info would be great! Thanks, Frank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hey guys, Anyone have any pointers on getting this style light working. I have replaced the bulb and brushed all the connections with steel wool but it still won't work. Any suggestions? Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Hey guys, Just looking to get some info on this bike. I believe it is a hawthorne motobike just looking to see what year and what badge it would have had on it. Any help would be great. Thanks. Frank Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

A buddy of mine just pick up an Elgin which I believe to be a 38/39ish. The serial number is G2239. Any help would be great. Thanks Frank Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

I am moving to Chicago at the end of this month and looking to start a vintage bike ride. Does anyone live in the area that would want to ride vintage bikes monthly? Or if something in that area already exists? We do a ride here in Charlotte thanks to Don Christie and we have a blast. Looking to...

Great time today at the Charlotte Hurricane Coasters swap and ride. Lots of bikes and great people! Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Shelby project is coming along. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

Hey guys, I am trying to date my Shelby bicycle and cannot find any serial number identification online. I think it is 38-41ish Shelby Traveler. The serial number is B827365. Any help would be great! Thanks, Frank Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk