Pre-war roadmaster bicycle - $300 (Toledo)

[Rollo]

Pre-war roadmaster bicycle

26 inch mens prewar 1930s mens 26 inch bicycle. Original paint with tank. All original just needs tubes and tires. Made by Roadmaster. Give it a oxalic acid bath and paint will look new. Cash...

toledo.craigslist.org

 

[fordmike65]

Postwar

 

[Junkman Bob]

Like it !!

Junkman

 

[1motime]

Described as excellent. He is aware of OA but doesn't want to invest any time.

 

[Freqman1]

Described as excellent. He is aware of OA but doesn't want to invest any time.

I wouldn't either. The time to totally strip, clean, and put it back together isn't worth it for a $300 sale in my opinion. That would be a loss of time--not an investment. Most people would rather get it as-is and go from there. V/r Shawn

 

[Jeff54]

Postwar

Agreed, lower rear stays curved aprox 43 and affirmed 44-5 with drop-out variations into the 50's verses, straight prewar

 

[saladshooter]

Lower rear stays changed in 39.

But yes, the bike in question is postwar.

 

[Jeff54]

Lower rear stays changed in 39.
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But yes, the bike in question is postwar.

Not to continue but, I have 41 and it's straight but accordingly curved stays with drop stand ears considered late 41 or 42-3. Maybe me wr, wro, wrong so, PM me if conclusive fact you have. tks

 

[saladshooter]

Since the bike in question is a 3 gill, here is a thread showing @mrg 's 39 3 gill.

CWC guard | Wanted: Bikes, Trikes, Parts, Accessories, Etc.

Looking for a 39-42 original paint black guard, different from the pre 39 and straight stay frames, taller rear brackets because of the kicked up stay's, need for my 39 Straw & black un-equipted Zep & 42 blk & wht 3 gill so og black but chrome would do. later version than the one saladshooter is...

thecabe.com

Not to continue but, I have 41 and it's straight but accordingly curved stays with drop stand ears considered late 41 or 42-3. Maybe me wr, wro, wrong so, PM me if conclusive fact you have. tks

 

[fordmike65]

...and the chain adjuster angle changes throughout the years, progressively more horizontal.