Intense One
I live for the CABE
I’m just starting a project(like I need another one) on a bike I recently picked up mainly for a conglomeration of parts of all descriptions. It has a Columbia frame, balloon tires (Schwinn Typhoons) a locking springer fork (unlocked but no key) and I would guess JC Higgins skirt guards with Higgins chain guard, fenders and cheese grater rack. Grips are black sparkle Schwinn.
I’m stripping it all down to clean up, correct a few things and possibly put it back together. Green paint on frame looks original but rough. Not sure about locking springer fork but main fork matches.
Questions: not sure what year the frame is… no I D marks/serial numbers anywhere. I know the head badge can narrow down approximate year when that style was used.
Question 2: not familiar with this type of springer because none of my other bikes have this style but wondering if plates at bottom of fork should have movement to have rebound in fork or are they supposed to be tight and not able to move.
Question 3: any secrets on unlocking the stuck kick stand… I’ve lubricated/rotated/rubber malleted it to no success. The crank/pedals cannot rotate with it stuck in the down position… don’t want to cut it off if possible.
Thanks for any help on solving my mysteries
I’m stripping it all down to clean up, correct a few things and possibly put it back together. Green paint on frame looks original but rough. Not sure about locking springer fork but main fork matches.
Questions: not sure what year the frame is… no I D marks/serial numbers anywhere. I know the head badge can narrow down approximate year when that style was used.
Question 2: not familiar with this type of springer because none of my other bikes have this style but wondering if plates at bottom of fork should have movement to have rebound in fork or are they supposed to be tight and not able to move.
Question 3: any secrets on unlocking the stuck kick stand… I’ve lubricated/rotated/rubber malleted it to no success. The crank/pedals cannot rotate with it stuck in the down position… don’t want to cut it off if possible.
Thanks for any help on solving my mysteries