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That's a deeply radical frame.

Gorgeous pair. I'm not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but that fan rear fender seems quintessentially representative of the organic aestheticism of the 30's, especially with that creamy white contrasted against the solid black balloon. The angular spokes turning through the fanned...

The Silver Surfer (modified 1941 Elgin Reggie McNamara) and Bullhorn Black, freshly reincarnated through an overhaul. Cadillac vs XKE:

man, Clarke and Kubrick were so scarily prescient... Thanks all for the excellent input, most appreciated.

And Hal = Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer

Glad you got it...for a second there I thought you might not and shut me down... ;)

Gotcha. TheCABE collective has heuristically programmed an algorithmic computation for me... Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over.

All helpful, thanks...though not sure I understand what you mean by "upside-down."

So your premise is: Pure preservation isn't worth it because of the paint job, making irrelevant any attempt to restore to original, period-correct?

To sum: Seeking rationale for various options on a ~41 Monark Rocket: - Strip, polish, clear coat, add repro tank, springer fork, banana seat and apehanger bars or - Strip, polish, clear coat, add nothing or - strip, repaint period-correct, add nothing or - strip repaint any preferred color, add...

I'm hesitant to post current pics as I didn't want to offend the previous owner, but will definitely share once stripped.

Hoping folks can provide rational arguments for why I should choose to restore my ~early 40s Monark Rocket as opposed to modernize it. I am relatively new to the cult of classic bikes, but have a general and veteran appreciation for well made things of the past (houses, tools, art, rugs, etc.)...

Here's the deal: I luuuvvv riding bikes, and have almost been a daily rider for nearly a half-century, from my first low-rider in the 70s to a 3-speed DBS city bike (betcha never heard of those) to a 70s Peugeot road bike, a slew of mountain bikes (used for what they were intended for), BMXs...

Clearly my ignorance showing. I have no insecurities about being so--it offers a great chance to learn when knowledgeable folks correct me. Questions/wrong posits help shape the parameters of knowing a thing. Awareness of ignorance can therefore be an accelerant for expanding knowledge. I look...

Hi Videoranger. I'm picking up a bike that has nearly identical elements to one you said back in 2012 you own. (https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/monark-what-headbadge-would-be-correct.33030/%20https://thecabe.com/forum/attachments/dscn1325-jpg.68177/). Wondering if you have identified an exact...

took me a minute, but LOL.

Roger that, appreciated, and noted. I had not realized that there were distinct geographies on the site dividing trade vs. simple discussion; I found the site through a sale link. Agree on the looping bracket stays...figured there are so many models and with cannibalization, it's all a bit of...

Oh, and here's a serial no. ID for year: https://vintageamericanbicycles.com/index.php/cleveland-welding-co-roadmaster/

My sincere apologies if I offended anyone; that was not my intention. I was responding to PB saying, "I did list it on Facebook for $150," which suggested to me he had tried to sell it but wasn't able to. I must have misunderstood. As a "newbie," I'm surprised to find such collective animosity...

I'll take it if you don't have a seller buyer. Looks like a 50's Monark Rocket 26" Cruiser