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I have a speed Bendix 2sp auto that ive rebuilt and this one pin on the planet gear will not stay in. I don't know if it falls out during disassembly but I'm wondering if there is some method for getting it to be tight again?

I'm looking for a Bendix 2 Sp auto drilled for 12g spokes, Yellow or Red band. Hub only or whatever I can find. I have a build going with rims and spokes already sourced. Would preffer not to drill what I have. Thanks for any help, Dean

Marketplace find, Nice s2 rims / "Uniroyal Nobby" tires / AS Sprigner forks Step through serial # P64436 ( 1955 ?) His # M319146 ( 1963?) Also wondering how to tell the diff between the middle wieght and heavy weight frames. Thanks for any help !!

Red band 2-speed auto kickback hub shell only. I have one with the inside good and the shell rusted beyond use. Thanks for any help Dean

Just wondering, ARe these S saddles leather or plastic?

The top bolt just screws off and tightens down but the seat post is still somewhat loose. It will twist side to side and pull out . I can twist the bottom part and the threads twist with it. Thanks for any help

Anyone ID the background of this frame/ saddle? Thanks for any help

Thanks for any help!

My first restore ever was an easy one , a 1959 Blue Hollywood I picked up locally for $50. I basically just disassembled/ greased/ reassembled . My wife loves it. It came with what I assume is an original basket with a quick release type rack. After digging around I found the basket and rack in...

I've rebuilt a few already. When I received this one it was barley turning and couldnt tell if it was shifting correctly but after the overhaul it is turning nice but just won't shift into high. This one seems to have all parts in tact except when I opened it up I found 12 7/16" loose ball...

Thanks for any help!!

https://orlando.craigslist.org/bik/d/winter-park-1959-schwinn-typhoon/7553848686.html

Could not find on the Angelfire list. Thanx for any help!

I have some nice old Schwinn grips and some new bars. They fit perfect but will slide off. Ive done some google searching and found a few fixes but they involve using glue or hairspray , Id like to have the option of removing them some day. Suggestions? Bike is a 63' Typhoon cruiser build !

I wanted to try and fit a Hite Rite on one of my 60s Typhoons or the 49' DX. They have ~20.5mm seatposts and a clamp that is NOT welded to the frame. I can think of a few ideas but have any of you done it?? Thanks for any help

WHat is this bike's name? Searches turn up some different names, "Straight bar", "DX", "Packard". Thanks for any help.

What is she worth before/after a thorough clean up/rebuild ? Serial # KK596749 Asking for a friend ,pretty sure shes the original owner. Thanks for any help!

A friend pulled this out of a country yard hes cleaning up, just wondering what it is / year ? Its definitely a kids bike due to the small frame and wheels. thanks for any help

Hi all, Found this bike at garage sale, he wants $50. I kinda just like the way it looks but wanted your'alls opinion on its history/ etc. Hes says it from the 50's. Thanks for any help

These are from a Black '63 Typhoon, are really nice and straight / round with only one little curb dent and going back on the Black Typhoon for a rider. Not really doing a completely original restore but close. I like the idea of having the original rims with the pin stripes but Im not married...

Before I go to eBay or elsewhere I thought Id check here.

I've disassembled / cleaned and ready to reassemble this "Bendix RB". Upon disassembly I discovered this broken shoe. Bike was riding decent before I took it apart. Just wondering if it will work like this. Otherwise, anyone have an extra brake shoe??!!

I cant go look at it in person, here it is,

I received / purchased this S7 front wheel and want to relace it with black spokes, I measured the old / original spokes at 269 mm just under 10 5/8" and it has 5/8" -16mm nipples. Here is what they look like on the wheel. The spoke threads are not quite into the nipple head and there are a few...

Geez does the urge to buy every old Schwinn on CL subside?? Just picked this '63 Typhoon white nice paint and white wheels... how do you'all clean the white rims up ??

Can you'all ID this bike and how would you tell? Also, Im looking for some fenders for a '68 Typhoon 26" in chrome, but I really like how these fenders are shorter. Do you'all think someone cut these fenders??

Did my first coaster brake overhaul. A Mark IV Schwinn approved hub that is on a '59 Hollywood I picked up. Please critique. I used page 185 in the Schwinn manual as a guide. Had a few hick ups but it was fun. While cleaning the brake shoes a few copper strands started coming off so I...

Total Thecabe noob here . I pulled this hub apart to repack / overhail and wondering if this cone wear is acceptable? If not. What are the acceptable replacement parts? Axle is 140mm and says 'Schwinn Approved Germany 58" on it. I have three Schwinn front hubs and they are all diff. Also my...

For sale near me......

I want to shine this up and get it going again. Are my tire replacement sizes limited to 26" x 1 3/8 only?

Seller says used to be pink, any idea what it is? thanks for any help

Looking for front S7 rim/spokes/hub/ to match the rear on 1968 Typhoon 26" in usable condition.

Hello all , After buying tools and researching and learning to maintain my mountain bikes for the last 4 years , I've made my first old bike purchase and plan to restore and use this bike. I think it will be a gateway to many more restorations ! I'm seeking advice on first steps, ( do I...