crusty patina bikes. lets see em

[tripple3]

This Elgin is another favorite rider

of mine. It never had a badge, stamped Elgin on the head tube.

 

[frampton]

Crusty Hiawatha

 

[cyclonecoaster.com]

I like the Hiawatha Frampton ....

Crusty Hiawatha

Nice ... not very common ...

Here is a crusty Shelby I picked up last year ... with a stainless tank - aluminum fenderset with original painted tips & pinstripes .. I would have never guessed the color which was revealed under the brake strap ... any guesses anyone ??

I love the crusty bikes - untouched - just mechanically gone through - great riders with people ALWAYS striking up conversations when you take them out ....

 

[fordmike65]

Nice ... not very common ...

Here is a crusty Shelby I picked up last year ... with a stainless tank - aluminum fenderset with original painted tips & pinstripes .. I would have never guessed the color which was revealed under the brake strap ... any guesses anyone ??

I love the crusty bikes - untouched - just mechanically gone through - great riders with people ALWAYS striking up conversations when you take them out ....

Rode this very bike at the last Shelby Invasion. Except for being a lil short for me, this is a great rider. Love the faint darts on aluminum fenders

 

[rollfaster]

I love this bike....

Nice crusty riders guys! Had to take an updated pic of the Merc this morning. Wiped it down with Linseed oil recently. Still crusty, just not quite as dusty

Just has that killer crusty look. Thanks for posting mike. All of these bikes are great and speak volumes. Rob.

 

[rustystone2112]

extra crusty

extra crusty please

 

[rollfaster]

God all mighty!!!

Crusty Hiawatha

You are one lucky dude. I want one of these so badly. Thanks for sharing.

 

[rustjunkie]

 

[Adamtinkerer]

Almost ALL my bikes fit this category!!

And, possibly my fave:

 

[fordmike65]

Like looking at the moon's surface.

 

[catfish]

Cool badge.

 

[rustjunkie]

Cool badge.

thanks, thought it suited the bike

 

[M & M cycle]

Mikes rusty bikes

Hi, these are 2 of Mikes rusty riders, we both really like restored bikes and can appreciate the effort, hard work and money that go into them, but we really really love the old rusty riders, Mark & Michael

 

[rustjunkie]

does this count?

 

[cyclonecoaster.com]

For the Schwinn Lovers ....

Crusty Phantom anyone ...

 

[Rivnut]

Differintiation

Me thinks that someone needs to define patina so we can separate them from the rust buckets.

 

[rollfaster]

I see what you mean

Me thinks that someone needs to define patina so we can separate them from the rust buckets.

I kinda lumped these two into a group. Rusty/ patina bikes. From what I've seen so far from everyone so far I am very pleased. Rob.

 

[rollfaster]

Absolutely it counts...

does this count?

What can I say, that bike is gorgeous!

 

[frampton]

Crusty Colson

This one has been attached to my woodshed for 25+ years. Crank, wheels and headset still move. Tempted to put some tires and handlebars on it and take it for a spin.

 

[fordmike65]

That's the cleanest "rustbucket" I've ever seen