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Thanks for the links, Archie, but it's a moot point now. I actually prefer the grip shifter I put on it. I tossed that cursed shifter in the recycle bin this morning. Adios to that!

I actually loosened the front wheel on an "arch enemy's" bike when we had our ramp jump set up in the neighborhood. He didn't contribute to the construction or placement, and ran his mouth about how far he'd go. His flight was so-so, but his landing was spectacular! Hehehehehehehe!

Not my circus, not my monkey! LOL If you read my post, you'd see where I mentioned that, but I think the steering wheel just needs a 180 degree turn.

I took it for a short ride yesterday and had to do a LOT of peddling on the way home in 2nd gear because of the 25mph headwind. Riding out was easy and fast, but not coming home. I won't be doing that again anytime soon. LOL

Just for the heck of it, I thought I'd ask if any of you guys remember the old Huffy 20" bikes that had the banana seat, high sissy bar and steering wheel? I had a neighbor that got one of those for Christmas I THINK of 69, maybe later, and she was the envy of the neighborhood. If she let you...

Hey Pierce, I sent Steve an email and will let you know if I get signed up. I like a LOT of the custom bikes that they have there. Very creative people!

That brings back childhood memories, for sure! Thank you

Great looking old bike, but pricing is a matter of opinion, I guess!

What a beauty! I love the color.

Okay fellas, I now have a functioning 4 speed Esquire bike. Thank you very much, piercer_99. Since you told me there should be no problem using a grip shifter, I pulled the one off an old Raleigh that a neighbor donated to me a couple of years ago. I stripped the cable housing off the Esquire as...

This link shows exactly how my hub looks. I'm guessing that I line up the two red marks on it along with 4 on the shifter to have it properly adjusted. Can anyone confirm this? http://m.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=97880

I tried Rat Rod Bikes, Jimbo, but can't get them to send me a confirmation email so I can join. I'm going to try again. And Pierce, thanks for the info, but my shifter isn't like those. I'm going to try to get my daughter to post some photos of what mine looks like later today. Neighbor has a...

I dunno, I don't really see any need for any specialty tools. The hub could use some snap ring pliers, but if you're good with a couple of small flat blade screwdrivers, that'll take care of the snap ring. If the warning is for dummies, count me in. Apparently I'm a dummy too!

Thanks, man. I got rid of the 2 speed Schwinn. Tires were more than I wanted to spend on it. Dude that bought it didn't want the fenders or chain guard. Anyone want them? If I can't figure out this shifter after I look at Rat Rod Bikes, I may do some customizing of my own to it. I really like...

Thanks for the welcome and the link, jimbo53. I have searched Sheldon Brown's information and he's got a TON of info on the SG-4R31 hub assembly, but not a word about the shifter anywhere. I guess I'm screwed unless I can figure it out on my own. I hate when things come apart and something...

I'm not sure if this is where I need to post, but figure a mod can move it if needed. I was gifted an Esquire Nexus bicycle recently. Last week, I decided to put new tires on it as the ones on it were dry rotted. After getting the tires on it and the wheels back on, it wouldn't shift. I only...

So, since I can't afford new tires for this Hollywood, I got the brilliant idea to swap the hub and spokes over to a conventional 26" rim since I have several spares. All went well except I forgot to take into account the fact that this 2 speed hub is a larger diameter. Soooooo, the frigging...

When I was 16 I got a Sears "English Racer" style bike for my birthday. 26" with the skinny tires, coaster brake. I had another kid challenge me to a race and I was out in front when I hit a manhole cover protruding about 2" out of the street. I went over the handle bars and landed on my face...

That's what I did with my "Buzz Bike". I was the envy of the neighborhood for a couple of weeks. Then, other guys started doing it too.

Thanks for the links, guys. Unfortunately, everything is on hold right now. I've got a bad back and I've hurt it again. I can barely get up and down and have been using ice packs and heat pad for the past week. Still getting no relief. I borrowed a back brace from my son and HOPE it helps. I'm...

Thank you VERY MUCH. Once I find and get the tires, I'll try to post some pictures of it. I'm just going to use polishing compound on the paint to make it shine. I want to keep it as original as possible.

Hello Everyone, I'm a newbie and have a question. I recently was given a ladies 1963 26" Hollywood Schwinn. Now, I'm 62 years old and have been "tinkering" with bikes since I was a kid. This bike is unique to me as I've never owned or even seen one with the 2 speed "bump" axle and coaster brake...