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Monark Rocket Ladies Roadster 1940s
Frame & Fork: 18-1/2" frame size (seat tube center to top).
Two-tone light blue with white creme.
Flush welded double bar drop-center frame.
Model number 3016, Serial number A0094474.
Crankset: one piece cranks, 6-1/2" offset arms, 26-tooth inch-pitch chainwheel.
Wheels: New Departure hubs, Model W front, Model D rear coaster brake, 10-tooth sprocket.
26" steel rims, 36-spoke front and rear, creme color with blue stripes.
Gillette Bear balloon tires, 26 x 2.125" black with diamond pattern tread.
Handlebars & Stem: Monark Scout bar, chrome steel 20" wide, 3" rise, with black grips.
Single-bolt chrome steel stem, 1" extension.
Saddle: Troxel Ladies, padded leather cover, rear acorn springs,
9" length, 9-1/2" width, seatpost 7/8" diameter, 1/2" seat clamp.
Pedals: Wald rubber block, 4" wide, 1/2" x 20tpi thread.
Fenders: light blue with creme pinstripes.
Chainguard: creme color.
Manufactured by Monark Silver King Inc. Chicago USA.
Weight: 44 lbs.
This bike has been refurbished and is ready to ride. AFAIK it has original frame, wheels and parts, in very good mechanical condition, with some areas of corrosion and overall patina. Not sure it's model year, nor why it has no decals on down tube or seat tube. Tires ride OK, but have a few cracks in sidewall. The saddle is uncomfortable and the gear ratio is rather large.
Asking $300 obo for local pickup in Brooklyn NYC, $325 for shipping via bikeflights. The bike will be disassembled to fit in standard-size bike box.
Frame & Fork: 18-1/2" frame size (seat tube center to top).
Two-tone light blue with white creme.
Flush welded double bar drop-center frame.
Model number 3016, Serial number A0094474.
Crankset: one piece cranks, 6-1/2" offset arms, 26-tooth inch-pitch chainwheel.
Wheels: New Departure hubs, Model W front, Model D rear coaster brake, 10-tooth sprocket.
26" steel rims, 36-spoke front and rear, creme color with blue stripes.
Gillette Bear balloon tires, 26 x 2.125" black with diamond pattern tread.
Handlebars & Stem: Monark Scout bar, chrome steel 20" wide, 3" rise, with black grips.
Single-bolt chrome steel stem, 1" extension.
Saddle: Troxel Ladies, padded leather cover, rear acorn springs,
9" length, 9-1/2" width, seatpost 7/8" diameter, 1/2" seat clamp.
Pedals: Wald rubber block, 4" wide, 1/2" x 20tpi thread.
Fenders: light blue with creme pinstripes.
Chainguard: creme color.
Manufactured by Monark Silver King Inc. Chicago USA.
Weight: 44 lbs.
This bike has been refurbished and is ready to ride. AFAIK it has original frame, wheels and parts, in very good mechanical condition, with some areas of corrosion and overall patina. Not sure it's model year, nor why it has no decals on down tube or seat tube. Tires ride OK, but have a few cracks in sidewall. The saddle is uncomfortable and the gear ratio is rather large.
Asking $300 obo for local pickup in Brooklyn NYC, $325 for shipping via bikeflights. The bike will be disassembled to fit in standard-size bike box.
