On the Hunt in 2022...

[Sven]

I'd like one of these. But as far as bicycles go. Just various parts for the projects I have going on. But if I stumble on to a " gotta have" bike ..then I'll get it.

 

[Freqman1]

Oh come on Shawn, you are up here with the two of us. As a matter of fact, your collection is superior to mine... you just are not as crazy as the two of us. I can't speak for Richard, but between the 3 of us, I can assure you I am the brokest!

-Ken

Worth every penny brother!

 

[MBlue6]

Would love to have both! Green is a bit more likely though..

You mean like this one?

 

[Freqman1]

You mean like this one?

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Here's one with the correct pedals, seat, and grips. This is one I wish I would have kept. V/r Shawn

 

[bikebozo]

Would that be similar gearing to a bendix kick back hub

 

[Rivnut]

Wouldn’t you know it. I got a call from a guy with whom I had spoken with some time ago. “ Are yo still interested in that chrome framed Flightliner that I have?” Made the deal today to pick it up on Wednesday. He’s even taking my 63 Flightliner as a partial trade. I have a correct seat and a tank; I just need to figure out those front fender brace.View attachment 1541274

Got this bike home, put on the correct seat, replaced that funky front fender brace, and checked the model number. This bike’s model number is one digit different than the girl’s bike that I already had. Except this bikes number ends in a 2 which, according to the “Collectable…..” book means it has a kickback rear hub. Same year, same model, just different genders. What were the chances of finding a matching mate just 20 miles from home. Both bikes need the correct taillight. This bike has brand new tires on it and they’re still available. Need to order a couple for the girls bike.

 

[Kickstand3]

Not really in the hunt for anything in particular not unless it gets in my eyes . I’m continually working on making what I’ve already have better and more solid

 

[Giraffe Rider]

I never really know until it finds me but here are some bikes I really pray I will land some day "off the market" as far as value goes. ....and yes I know I can actively find these bikes right now on here but market value is just a bit "to the moon" for me these days.

-Original ratty Schwinn Cycle Truck
-Pre-55 red phantom (original and ratty)
-the parts to complete my 41 B107 Autocycle
-ratty pre-55 B6
etc etc, cause who knows right!

--last by not least (dont laugh, I know its a complete and total pipe dream but a dream is a dream)
a crusty or ratty prewar Shelby Airflow or Hiawatha Arrow

I just got that two tone green b6 on CABE. Was that one over the moon?

 

[tacochris]

I just got that two tone green b6 on CABE. Was that one over the moon?

With all due respect, a price being “over the moon” is all subjective to how a person feels about the price in question. So me saying something is “over the moon” in price, to another guy might seem like a great deal. So having said that, if you feel great about the price you paid, then what i think about it doesnt really hold and bearing.
....and its not even that im poor or whatever, im just an oldschool, second generation picker and for me, the joy is in the find and the chase and the rebirth so finding one online and buying it ready to go just sucks all the joy out of it for me.

 

[Giraffe Rider]

With all due respect, a price being “over the moon” is all subjective to how a person feels about the price in question. So me saying something is “over the moon” in price, to another guy might seem like a great deal. So having said that, if you feel great about the price you paid, then what i think about it doesnt really hold and bearing.
....and its not even that im poor or whatever, im just an oldschool, second generation picker and for me, the joy is in the find and the chase and the rebirth so finding one online and buying it ready to go just sucks all the joy out of it for me.

I was thrilled to get that two tone green! Not too many swap meets or estate sales in my area.
So I shop the CABE. Thanks for the words of wisdom. ——- Mark
Tha CABE is Cool!