1953 Roadmaster Flying Falcon

[Oilit]

What is the green bike in the back ground of picture #5? Just wondering. Thanks. Razin.

It's a pretty nice single speed 1954 Flying Falcon. I have a couple of 3 speeds in rough shape, and I had ideas of using parts from those to make a 3 speed out of that one. As far as I can tell, the 3 speeds were all red, but that's the only single speed I've seen. And you must have some really good eyes!

 

[razinhellcustomz]

It's a pretty nice single speed 1954 Flying Falcon. I have a couple of 3 speeds in rough shape, and I had ideas of using parts from those to make a 3 speed out of that one. As far as I can tell, the 3 speeds were all red, but that's the only single speed I've seen. And you must have some really good eyes!

Yeah. No. Just my trusty VA supplied horn rimmed spectacles.I was a trained forward observer with the Army scouts before the first gulf war. I always look for things that normal people usually over look. Thanks for that! Really nice bikes. Ride On. Razin.

 

[OZ1972]

Very neet bike

 

[PCHiggin]

Well if you've still got all the paint, you're ahead of me! I have no idea what happened to the paint on this one!

It wasn't supposed to last nearly 70 years. It probably looked fine at least 40 years,who knows? Long,long after anybody thought it would still be in use. We were a major league throw away society. Amazing we still find things from that era this nice. My parents tossed my cool tricycle and Radio Flyer wagon thinking I was ready for a 2 wheeler with training wheels,nothing wrong with either of them. I loved those things!! I gave away my minibike, I was going to put it to the curb,my buddy down the strreet took it and still has it. I thought I'd never ride it again,Wrong! I had small children and now grandchildren. Your bike is a beauty! I'd be happy finding one or anything like it, paint and all.

 

[Oilit]

It wasn't supposed to last nearly 70 years. It probably looked fine at least 40 years,who knows? Long,long after anybody thought it would still be in use. We were a major league throw away society. Amazing we still find things from that era this nice. My parents tossed my cool tricycle and Radio Flyer wagon thinking I was ready for a 2 wheeler with training wheels,nothing wrong with either of them. I loved those things!! I gave away my minibike, I was going to put it to the curb,my buddy down the strreet took it and still has it. I thought I'd never ride it again,Wrong! I had small children and now grandchildren. Your bike is a beauty! I'd be happy finding one or anything like it, paint and all.

The guy I bought this from found it at an estate sale. He told me he's found other old bikes and parted them out, but he just couldn't bring himself to do that to this one. And I'm happy that he didn't!

 

[GTs58]

That has the same Rocket Ray that Pantmakers 54 Jag has. I believe the visor was a Schwinn thing like so many other special Schwinn Approved parts that are produced strictly for Schwinn. The green is close but not an exact match. Possible Roadmaster light, bezel is painted not chrome.

 

[mrg]

Weird how all 3 heavyweight 3 spds, Schwinn Jaguar, AMF Flying Falcon & Evans Colson Firebird came out at the same time ( some pre model yr 53's ) were all 2 year models, 54 & 55 then all went middleweight and just noticed AMF Falcon Flyer & my E/C Firebird both had Brampton 3 spds. Seems like the Evans-Colson was the only one still in "Full Dress" with tank, springer & fat fenders.

 

[Oilit]

Weird how all 3 heavyweight 3 spds, Schwinn Jaguar, AMF Flying Falcon & Evans Colson Firebird came out at the same time ( some pre model yr 53's ) were all 2 year models, 54 & 55 then all went middleweight and just noticed AMF Falcon Flyer & my E/C Firebird both had Brampton 3 spds. Seems like the Evans-Colson was the only one still in "Full Dress" with tank, springer & fat fenders.View attachment 1278657

You're right, neither the balloon tire Jaguar or Flying Falcon ever had a tank that I know of, or a springer front end either. I hadn't heard of this bike, I'm guessing they aren't common. Thanks for posting!

 

[Oilit]

And I think @SirMike1983 said he thought Brampton may have built the Hercules hubs. I have no idea what advantage buying from Hercules or Brampton had over Sturmey-Archer. And can we get some close-ups of the brake mounts?

 

[razinhellcustomz]

I have to agree. CWC always built good looking bikes, I wonder if their engineers just had a good eye or if they had an a dedicated styling department?

I think the the CWC bikes always had nicer lines. My Roadmaster Shark bike is one of the COOLEST bikes I've seen or owned. Very rare and unusual bike. I'm not sure if they had their own styling department but they were thinking out side of the box that's for sure. Enjoy and Ride On. Razin.