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I don't know how many "reenactments" I have done in my garage. Try and drop another similar part to see where it might have gone. 60% of the time it works every time.

Thanks everyone! I emailed Memory Lane Classics and they don't carry spokes anymore but gave me a number for a guy they refer to. Also, Bicycle Heaven shows them on their website. I'll take a look at ebay too. I only asked here because I like to support the people that support our habits.

I have a 60's S-7 wheel with a single speed Schwinn approved hub. I picked up a yellow band 2-speed hub that I want to replace it with. The current hub is 2.34" diameter, the yellow band is 3.4", the spokes are 10.5" long. So if I do the math, the new spokes should be 10" long. I did a google...

I solved the mystery of the squeaky seat. I took the seat 100% apart. I noticed the front bolt seemed loose. Ok, that's probably my squeak. Checked the nut and it was tight. I found that the bolt is a castle type bolt and the square shoulder had pushed through the seat pan. So the nut...

I have a squeaky Mesinger seat that is driving me nuts. I have no idea of the year but only has the 2 springs in the back (60's or 70's???). I have tried lubing all the contact points but that didn't help. I was thinking of cutting pieces of innertube to put on the top and bottom of the springs...

The punk rock stickers are the best!

No, steel stem.

I am trying to take apart a 1980 Cruiser and the stem is STUCK. I have tried oil, all types, heat, more oil, more heat, soaked for days, more heat, more oil and even beat the crap out of it with a sledgehammer. This sucker won't budge. Any ideas????

Is this your ad? If so, where in CA are you? I am in San Diego

Someone must have changed them out over the years. The wheels are pretty rusty. I noticed a stamp by the valve stem. I lightly sanded it only to find "made in China". Like I mentioned above it has 26 x1.90 (rear) and 26x1.75 (front). It is not the bike I wanted to start my beach cruiser from but...

What is a good replacement wheel to build a beach cruiser from?

This might be a dumb question but is there a way to tell a S7 vs S2 apart. Also can you put 26x2.125 on a S7 wheel? I bought a '62 Fleet. It has S7 wheels and the 26x1.75 tires. I just bought a '80 cruiser and I am not sure what wheels it has. They are not stock (older wheels but stamped made...

It has 1.80 tires but the wheels are stamped made in china. The hubs are too greasy to see anything.

I picked this up from an elderly Marine Vet. It has a December 80 serial number. I cannot read the chain guard. Would it be a Spitfire or Cruiser?

Yeah, I am not sure how far I am going to go with this one. Maybe powdercoat it. It looks like it was originally blue and spray painted red. @GTs58 I can't read the chain guard. How do I tell what model it is/was? Clearly nothing is original. My limited knowledge based on age, I would say...

I just picked this one up. It isn't quite the bike I wanted but I bought it from a 82 year old Marine Vet that rode the beach all the time. He got sick and couldn't ride anymore, So, I am going to clean it up and make it my new beach cruiser, #MR909685, Dec 1980. I am guessing it is a Cruiser...

Can anyone ID this bike model? The owner says it is a '65 but that it. I am trying to get the serial number. What would the value be?

@Thee I like that one! What is the chain hanging from the left side?

Do you have a bunch of stuff for sale on Craigslist?

I took it apart and cleaned it up. The cone has some minor pitting, not bad for 60 years old. The brakes were pretty glazed. I cleaned and lightly roughed them up. The grooved on the inside lip are pretty caked. I tried to clean to grooves but 60 years of crust won. It wasn't budging. The brakes...

Thanks but I am looking for something a little older. I am thinking in the 60's

Thank you @GTs58 , that looks like the one I have. I'll have to google that service manual or check youtube. It does look pretty simple. Hopefully the bearings are in one piece. I would think they are is it rides good, just a little crunchy like it might have sand in it. It has been a San...

@Xlobsterman where are you located? I am leaning towards something in the metallic blue because that was what I had as a kid, but I am also open minded.

I ordered some parts for my Fleet and while at it, I picked up a 2 speed kickback hub and 3 speed SA hub. Next I will have to learn to build wheels so I can put the 3-speed hub on it. Well, not really "next" as I don't have a frame or starting point for my build yet. But I am collecting parts...

Thanks, that make since. It shows how new I am at this. I'm reading and learning everyday......

Those are beautiful bikes. I would hate to ride them at the beach, lean against walls, drop in the sand, occasionally be overserved and run into a scrub. That is why I want to build something that is not perfect but has a soul.

Will S-2s fit the fenders too? I am not a fan of straight bars on a cruiser. My hands get tired, I prefer taller bars. That is why I was thinking Stingray bars. I have been riding my Fleet that last few weeks and my hands/wrists get tired/sore after 10+ miles. I clearly need have more beer stops :)

I want to build a cool beach cruiser. I was thinking S-2 wheels, block tires, 3-speed w/coaster brakes, stingray bars and a comfy seat. For cruising San Diego boardwalks. What are the best frames to start with? I have seen them built with Typhoons, Corvettes, Racers, Etc. I really don't know the...

This might be dumb, but is it a standard 26 x 1.75 tube??

Hello, I recently bought a 62 Fleet. It is my first older bike so hopefully these questions aren't too dumb. It has a single speed coaster brake. The hub only says Germany on it. It spins pretty good but there is a little crunching in there. A few questions. What brand hub is it? I have never...

Definitely not doing a full resto. I live in San Diego so I will probably clean it up a little and make a boardwalk cruiser out of it. I knew it was a low ceiling type bike. It was fairly inexpensive and seemed like a good bike to get my toe wet before jumping all the way in.

My first post here! I just picked up a 1962 Fleet. This is my first vintage bike. I doubt I will fully restore it but I would like to clean it up and ride it. I am sure I will have lots of questions here as I dig into it. Right now I would like to find a chain guard, rear rack and better seat...