26 inch Free Spirit

[Willig5]

I obtained another vintage bike yesterday. It's a 26 inch Free Spirit girls bike. My wife likes it so we may just keep it for the camp grounds. I think it's probably an old Sears bike. I haven't been able to find much info on it by the serial number, but it's a very comfortable single speed with pedal brakes. Anyone know anything about these? View attachment 1676986View attachment 1676987

 

[Freqman1]

A pretty nice kept bike but these were low end and therefore not really what is considered a collectible. Looks 1980s. Should make decent transportation though. V/r Shawn

 

[Allrounderco]

Very nice condition. I'm going to guess Murray-built (for Sears, as you said).

 

[Willig5]

Yeah, I wish I could find a men's bike just like it.

 

[Willig5]

Anyone know where I can find these plastic end caps for the axles?

 

[fordmike65]

Anyone know where I can find these plastic end caps for the axles?

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Aren't those just used during shipping so the axles don't blow through the box?

 

[Willig5]

I guess that's a possibility, but they are well made for just a throw away piece.
I think they were more for protecting the threads on the axle bolts.

 

[Willig5]

Aren't those just used during shipping so the axles don't blow through the box?

After some research, it seems you were right. They are packing protectors.
Does having them on the bike help to retain any value?

 

[fordmike65]

After some research, it seems you were right. They are packing protectors.
Does having them on the bike help to retain any value?

Not that I am aware of

 

[Freqman1]

After some research, it seems you were right. They are packing protectors.
Does having them on the bike help to retain any value?

The only value this bike has is as transportation. Even if it were mint, in the box it wouldn’t have much value. I would take them off and save them if you want to but it isn’t going to make a difference value wise. V/r Shawn