New Bike Day: Sixties Austrian Sears Three-Speed

[soddruntlestuntle]

Went to a local swap meet this morning where I had the pleasure of meeting up with fellow CABErs @KingSized HD and @Casual dreamer. Amongst all the model a fenders and muscle car parts we managed to come across a few vintage bike vendors, including a fellow whose inventory made yours truly quite envious. However his stock was priced definitely not to sell, and I think he was happy about that…

Anyway, tucked away in a corner I came across this sixties era three speed. Always had an affinity for these bikes, but never felt compelled to pull the trigger until now. Besides, the price was right, and who likes to leave a swap meet empty handed?

So I’m guess this is one of the Steyr-built Sears bikes, and if I’m reading the hub and the serial number correctly, it’s a ‘65. All original except for the tires. Brought it home, cleaned it up, put a few drops of lightweight oil in the hub, and some air in the tires, rides pretty damn nice for a lightweight. Already found a replacement gear change grip, just need a new seat.

 

[Casual dreamer]

That cleaned up great! Very nice!

 

[Schwinny]

Nice one
I can set you up with a seat and proper cables if you'd like, just PM me.

 

[juvela]

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congratulations on finding a red one with its chainguard and mudguards present and in tact

much more common to find black ones which are absent their chainguards and mudguards

your dating looks on the button

the Weinmann brake calipers are a dating clue as well
the smooth rounded caliper arms were revised in '64 to the pattern exhibited on the bicycle with the markings in recessed rectangles


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