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Pre war Excelsior help.
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piercer_99
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
28" wheels ruined balloon bikes for me.
tacochris
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
I agree 100%....ive been considering moving my 51 phantom to fund another 28er. My heart is pre33 bikes....theyre like works of art but simple and utilitarian at the same time.
Notagamerguy
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Questions for you guys i was told not to dip this bike in oxalic acid or clean up any of the metal just grease the bearings and ride it. Im still on the fence what i should do any advice
Also what are the odds this bike use to he green? Ive looked around but i havent seen any other than red. The bottom is an olive color and ther seam to be some darker green "pinstripes" for a lack of a better word
Also what are the odds this bike use to he green? Ive looked around but i havent seen any other than red. The bottom is an olive color and ther seam to be some darker green "pinstripes" for a lack of a better word
Archie Sturmer
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
We see that it is the same bike as was originally posted. There are a few pictures of the green & red or red & green Excelsior bicycles on this site; such as thread # 12768 — and the Sears Elgin labeled Excelsior-built bicycles are mostly red.
What to do with a bicycle that is already gone — and exactly how far gone is too far gone?
It is your bike; and there are many 1920’s Excelsiors (or Sears Elgins) still out there. Many a big-wallet member might pass on a bike project like this one — and wait for a more minty example.
You might first try the minimal clean up and lube actions to see if a rusty old bike is the right style for you; maybe, after a while, you might get used to it?
What to do with a bicycle that is already gone — and exactly how far gone is too far gone?
It is your bike; and there are many 1920’s Excelsiors (or Sears Elgins) still out there. Many a big-wallet member might pass on a bike project like this one — and wait for a more minty example.
You might first try the minimal clean up and lube actions to see if a rusty old bike is the right style for you; maybe, after a while, you might get used to it?
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Notagamerguy
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Thank you for the thred number. It good to see what it should look like. I guess i was typing in the wrong key words.
Goldenindian
I live for the CABE
I used to have one that was that color combo..
Notagamerguy
Wore out three sets of tires already!
I put on incorrect time correct grips. i swaped out the seat for a recovered rider seat that i still need to stain. I put on matching girl pedals. I repsoked and trued the wheels twice . Put on cheap glue on tubular tires that are a hair too small and I cleaned all the bearings. The bike rides great and it was worth every penny. Now i just needs to find a delta light and make sure the seat is straight next time i ride it.
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