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Is anyone involved in Evans bikes. I am tryingto get some info on mine. Please RSVP!!Thanks.
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What is a 1977 Schwinn Ladies 5 speed suburban in near mint condition or a SOLID 9+ Dark green with gold pinstripe+ excellent chrome?
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I have a Miami Hudson Racer,am told it's 1903.Does anyone have any rough idea of value,complete and unrestored?Also,1893 24"Crescent boy's bike? Have a Peerless boy's bike complete,probably 1915 ish,complete but painted over a long time ago.Any ideas????
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I was doing some shopping for a turn-of-the-century bike this past summer. I found that pre-1897 safeties (looks like bikes made today) are generally well made, collectable, and worth $500+ unrestored. In 1896-97 the department stores started entering the market, so you have to watch the quality. Those bikes go for $200-1500 unrestored depending on condition, original quality, and completeness. Indian, Columbia, Iver Johnson and some other big name brands are worth more. Features like shaft drive (chainless), fancy suspension designs, fancy paint & pinstriping, etc will increase the value as well. There were a lot of bikes made in the 1890-1910 bicycle boom years due to the fact that adults used these bikes for mobility as well as entertainment. Velodromes (oval indoor racetracks) were built in major cities and six day, 24 hours a day races with associated betting was very popular. After 1910, people in the US began losing interest in bicycles as commuting vehicles and began concentrating on motorcycles and the new 'horseless carriages'. In the 1920's, bicycles began looking more like motorcycles of the period without engines. To summarize, turn-of-the-century bicycles are worth at least $200 for the worst basket case and could be worth thousands depending on rareity, desireability, interesting features, and condition.
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Repros I can think of: 1-Columbia, mentioned above 2-Schwinn Phantoms 3-Bowden Spacelander 4-New Roadmaster by Brunswick 5-Harley-Davidson by (??)
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I HAVE A 1963 SCHWINN STINGRAY DELUX BOYS BIKE LIME GREEN WITH FAT SEAT AND KNOBIE REAR TIER ALL ORIGINAL. IT IS ONE OF THE FIRST 500 MADE. WHAT IT IS IT WORTH?
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Recently my uncle gave me a Goodyear Hi Way Patrolbike in original condition. It has rust but is all original.It has a odd springer front end. He told me it is fromthe 30's. I can't find a picture of it. It does not have a tankor front head light. Do you know what year this might be or what the valueis? The front sprocket is not a skip tooth. I thought ifis very collectable I will have it professionally restored.The paint is pretty far gone. The tires are original "lightning"tires with two indian heads on each. They are in good condition.Thanks for any info you may have, Ken W.
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William, your bike is a 1964 Mattel Stalion. there not seen every day hang on to it.
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I see a guy on the web selling a restored Schwinn Sting-Ray Fastback for $750 and a restored Schwinn Sting-Ray Apple Krate for $1400. Is that where prices are heading? Who can afford that? Why are asking prices moving up so fast this winter? Is it because everyone is into "retro" and the 1960's and 1970's? Is it due to rumors that Schwinn may be building a new Sting-Ray knockoff? Who'll be able to afford originals??
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Peter, I'm seeing the same thing at swap meets and the local classifieds here in Southern CA. Usually it slows down and prices drop at the start of winter, especially around the holidays. But sellers are holding firm on prices and its getting hard to find bikes right now.
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Hi: I have an Evans 200 that I want to restore. It needs alot of work and I don`t know if it woul be worth the monney I would pute into it. Does anyone know the price of my bike after a cumplete resteration? Thank you: Donald
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I see only the muscle bikes going up. I'm still seeing good deals on middleweights and ballooners.
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Keep in mind that vintage bicycle collecting is still very new. As a result prices will be volatile and certain regional pricing difference will exist. An unrestored bike that might sell for $800 in southern California might only get $200 in Des Moines, Iowa for example. It will be another 5 years at least until prices stabilize around the country in my opinion.
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I'll tell you why the Stingrays and muscle bikes are going up. Many of the Baby Boomers (or tail-end Boomers) now have a few extra bucks. Their children are getting less expensive as they grow out of daycare age or out of school altogether. Their salaries are peaking. They are feeling more mortal. And they want to have something that brings back memories of their childhood. There is even a new book sold through Memory Lane Classics which is devoted JUST to Sting-Rays. A whole flippin' book!
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I need some help identifying a Columbia mens bike. The tires are 26x2.125. It is completely original with no repairs or reworking. It is maroon with white striping etc. The seat is covered with what looks like a vinyl type material that looks original (seat has always been covered). There is a tank with a horn. It also has a luggage rack on back. There is also a large wire basket in front. The chrome on the rims has some rust as do the two rods that run down the front. It also has a mirror and kickstand. I would say the bike is overall in better than good condition. The only thing that appears to be missing is what ever was mounted on the front of the front fender. There are two holes about 2 inchse apart where it was mounted. I did locate a number on the rear frame near the tire axel. It reads B149062. Any help would be appreciated.
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Gary, according to my list, your bike was made in 1956.
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Hannah and I love this website!
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I have a 100% original Stelber boys bikewith 26" wheels and a tank with carriers and Murray boys bike with headlites.Need info on manufacturer parts etc, looking to restore please help, also a Schwinn Corvette. Would also like to know values, is it better to leave them all original, should I remove the rust?How do i research them, find out their history, are there trade shows for these things?
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While searching for Raliegh Choppers I bumbled into a green '71 Manta-Ray .It is complete.She has a tiny bit of rust on each rim and occaisional scratches in the paint I spent $125. Does this bike have value?
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You bet it has value. Read the 'Rust' and 'paint' discussions here and you'll find out how to make it look good. Then, if you don't want it, send me email!!!
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have j.d. sting ray need value
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I have just found a sears spaceliner bicycle. it has a chrome frame, chain guard and rims. About how old is it and what it it worth.
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I have a girls fleetwing bicycle that I found at a thrift store. It was all rusty and we finally restored it. it has a springer front end, tanks, light, chain guard...the works. It is a beautiful interesting style but I know nothing about the fleetwing. Can you tell me anything about them.Thanks.
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I have a SHCWINN's Girls Sting Ray and I would like more infoon it. If you have pic. of it then tell me were i can get Them.
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I don't know if i have a SHCWINN girls sting Ray. It is sorta shaped like a feista.It has no cereal #'s but it has the SHCWINN logo. thanxs
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I don't know if i have a SHCWINN girls sting Ray. It is sorta shaped like a feista.It has no cereal #'s but it has the SHCWINN logo. thanxs
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I have a late 1950's American Flyer Bicycle Built for two. Excellent conditionFront is the boys bike, back is the girl's.Bike is red. Could you please tell me the value ofit.Thank-you.Kay
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JD never made a Sting-Ray. The only JDs I've seen were 3-speeds with 26" wheels.
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I'll assume it is a 20: Fiesta, since you said it looks like a Sting-Ray. You'll find the serial number on the head tube or left rear dropout. Post the number here.
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Spaceliners are cool. Made from around 1959 to 1964.
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Kay - need more info. Answer the questions at the top of this page (tire size, etc)
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Mr. RatI have a "64" spaceliner and need a tank and a couple other parts. Would you have any idea's where I might find some spare parts for one of these bikes?
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THE PAINT IS ORIGINAL...RED WITH LOTS OF CHROME. THE SEATS ARE GOOD CONDITION.THE TIRES ARE 26..EVERYTHING ON THE BIKE IS ORIGINAL. THE FRONT IS A BOY'S BIKE. THE BACK IS A GIRLS BIKE. HANDLE BARS ARE DIFFERENT...PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT THIS BICYCLE IS WORTH. THANKS, KAY
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I HAVE A CHANCE TO BUY A SET OF 39 ELGINS FOR $500.00 IS THIS A GOOD DEAL
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I HAVE A CHANCE TO BUY A SET OF 39 ELGINS FOR $500.00 IS THIS A GOOD DEAL
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I recently obtained a womens bicycle manufactured by the Fujiwara company.It is a deluxe model with bar lever action brakes,also has a tripod kickstand.Any information on this bicycle would really help me thanks.
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I have a Schwinn 3 speed racer, manufactured in August 1954. Specs are: male version; original red paint; excellent seat condition; original paint; 24" rims; no extra features; only tires and brake pads replaced. What is its value, and how do I locate a buyer?
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Sears Spaceliners were NOT made 1959-1964. They did not appear until 1963 and continued to be made sseveral years afterward. You should be aware thaat there were also several different designs and years and trim levels of Spaceliners, not merely one. National Bicycle History Archive of America (http://members.aol.com/oldbicycle )has all records and info on these bicycles.
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have schwinn paramound peloton sn 6c03138 was wondering what year it was made and value
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This bike is all original parts. The seat is in good shape, the stem and seat post have some rust on it, it has the original front chainring that has BSA written within the webbing, it has the original wooden wheel set(sew-ups), and several cogs for the rear. The bike has been repainted and rear wheel is out of true, but you can still ride it. If someone could come up with a picture of the original paintjob and an approximate value i would appreciate it.Thanks
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I would like to know how mutch a 1930's or 40's Hawthorne is worth If it has some dints but has most all of the orginal parts . please write me thanks!!!
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I HAVE A 1957?58?59? WESTERN FLYER BICYCLE BUILT FOR TWO. IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH ORIGINAL PAINT, ETC. THE TIRES ARE 26. THE FRONT IS BOYS' AND THE BACK IS GIRLS? IT IS RED WITH CHROME TRIM. THE ORIGINAL STICKER IDENTIFYING IT IS STILL THERE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ITS VALUE. THANKS, KAY
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I have an original 1970 Cotton Picker. Everything is original and in pretty good shape. About how much is it worth? The chain guard needs restored.
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Reply to Kay: I know of an antique dealer who is interestedin your bike. He told me the bike is wortharound $250.00. Can anybody out there verify the price of $250.00 for the bicycle builtfor two that Kay has? I would like to makean offer to buy it, but want to make anoffer which would be fair to Kay and Iboth. Thanks in advance to anyone out there who can help on this.Loreece
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Those were only made one or two years. I'd guess $800 - $950. Hang on to it. This is going to be a
big year for Sting-Rays. The past couple auto shows I've been to I've seen more bicycles displayed
along with cars, and a lot of car people are getting interested in bicycles.
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Andy, hard to tell without more info.
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I bought an orange frame,sprocket and forks that has a mercury badge. It says murray ohio mfg co cleveland usa. It looks like a straightbar schwinn. It is a mens bike and looks to be a 26". This old man I got it from also had an older mercury frame with a springer. It too was a 26 including sprocket. I say older because the mercury lettering was raised and block. I may buy this one also but wanted to check values. Any thoughts.
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I'm interested in finding the approx. worth of my 1959 raliegh(mens) sport,3 speed,all original,black w/ white fenders,locking fr. forks,chrome headlight and rear light run off a magneto fr. hub......... also if you'd be so kind i've aquired a few other raliegh 3speed ranging from1960-69 all(4) are in good condition,they are ladies bikes and they are "robin hoods".Are these something that could be worth collecting or keeping??thanks for any responses.
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The value of old English 3-speeds is not very well established on a worldwide or even a US level. There are areas, such as the northeast, with a glut of those bikes. There are areas such as the southwest and Florida where there is a shortage. England has a true glut and some great deals on some very interesting bikes can be found. I have purchased flawless bikes from the 1970's for $10-30 and a nice rod brake Dunelt for $60, but I live where there is an oversupply of them. I have heard of people paying over $200 for bikes needing a complete rebuild. What your bikes are worth depends on where you are located and how you plan to market/sell them.
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I need the name/phone number of someone
in the Northern Califiornia/Bay area
who does written appraisals of bicycles
for insurance purposes. I have a bike
dating from the early 1860's (highwheeler?)
in excellent condition that I know
nothing about. Id like to learn more
about it but dont know where to begin.
Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
greatly appreciated.
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I have what I believe is a 1941 Hawthorne ladies bike. Original paint, saddle and possibly even tires. Some chrome is pitted and the grips are broken but otherwise it's pretty clean. Any hints as to the value?
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Tank? Horn? Springer? Racks? We all need details..
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My prediction: Balloon tire bikes will hold steady or drop a bit.
Middleweights will go up a bit. Safety's and highwheelers will hold steady.
Sting-Rays and other branded (even Tylers) will go up a lot, particularly if (as I've heard)
major bike companies start putting out some bikes with ape hangers and banana seats to cash in
on the '70s (bellbottoms, clogs, platform shoes) fad. You heard it here first.
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I predict that any bike *I* own will become worthless about the time I need to sell it. ;-) To avoid this happening to you, feel free to e-mail me about what bikes I currently own. Actually, I do agree with the above message. Especially the Muscle Bikes.
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I have a 1964 Mattel Bicycle- all chrome, with a shock absorber seat, and fake exhaust pipes - in mint condition. The front resemble a Harley-Davison lowrider.
Has anyone ever seen this, have this, know the value?
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My fiance's friend has a 1950's Schwinn Cruiser in mint condition (except for some dust) The tires are original, except for some cracks on the sides of the tires (I assume dry rot). The tires are clean. The seat is in excellent shape, paint is excellent and all original. It is a girls bike painted blue with a rack in the back. He obtained the bike from a woman who moved and couldn't take it with her. She originally bought it for $250.00 somewhere in the Southwest. It has a sticker where it was bought somewhere in California. I don't have exact place, info. He would like to know what the value is on this. A very nice bike!
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Does it have a tank or lights? Is there a model
name on the chainguard or the tank?
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Some additional details regarding the '41 Hawthorne girls bike: Tires are 26x2.125 Wards Riverside Mate and appear to be original. It has a springer fork and a torpedo shaped light on the front fender, rack in back but no tank. Handlebars are a semi-circular shape and pedal cranks have a slight offset jog. Blue paint in very good condition, original saddle has one small scuff. Chrome is pretty well pitted and handgrips are cracked/broken. I'll try to post a picture as soon as possible. Any input would be greatly apprciated.
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Sounds like somewhere between $350 and $500. Nice bike!
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i want to but a schwinn stingray for nostalgic reasons/ let me know
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i want to but a schwinn stingray for nostalgic reasons/ let me know
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Has anyone ever heard of a bike called a Malibu Hopper? Its a beach cruiser and it's old. Is it worth anything?
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Found Columbia Thunderbolt in Grandfather's attic. Very Good Condition! How would I find out the year of bike? Anyone out there know the value of this bike? Everything is original and I may be selling this bike very soon.
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I have a M.W. Hawthorne. It is a girls frame and is Green with White Stripes.
It has 26x2.125 Balloon tires with White Rims. It also has a front wire basket.
The seat is white with springs underneath. It is all original and in good shape.
I would like to find out its value and age.
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I bought a bike today that I am unable to ID or date. It is a girl's 3 speed model. The closest thing I
can find in my Pridmore/Hurd book is on page 63. It looks like the green men's bike shown on this
page. The book, however refers to these bikes as "New Worlds, lower priced than the Paramount
and Superior". This bike has a round headbadge with "Schwinn" on the top arc and "Continental" on
the bottom arc and "AS" in the center of the badge. The handlebar and seat clamps are fastened by
bolts with "AS" on the bolt heads. The bars are double adjustable with an aluminum stem. The
brake calipers are chromed with "Schwinn Built" stamped on them. The clamp-on cranks say
"Nervar". The rear hub says "Type 9 Hercules, made in England". The front sproket is very cool. It
has "A S & C O" stamped into the spokes as seen on the bike in the previously mentioned photo.
Seat as pictured too! A serial number is stamped on the frame above the kickstand. It is 626602.
The bike is pretty original with original paint and a flawless chainguard. Anyone willing to take a stab
at a date or value? Email me privately if you wish. Thanks!
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I found a pretty 1938 Cleveland Welding Co. ladies 26 ballooner with a horn tank, headlight on fender, rack and springer(vertical). It is blue and cream and in great shape. It says super on both the tank and chainguard. I made an offer on it and am wondering what it may be worth.
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I have a decent fastback with a problematical coaster hub.I also have a NOS Suntour 3sp "T" shifter and a NOS S/A 3sp hub.If I add these along with a rear hand brake,will I lessen it's value ?What is the value either way?
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Suntour or Shimano shifter? If it is a stick-shift, I'd guess you mean Shimano.
This bike did not originally have multi-speeds? I didn't know there was a coaster
Fastback. (but I'm learning every day). I think your best bet will be to keep it as original as
possible if you are trying to keep resale in mind. An NOS Sturmey-Archer hub would be correct for that bike, but lacing
is a lot of work, and the wrong stick shift will deteract from that effort. Why not rebuild the current hub
or re-lace another Bendix into it?
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Are you sure it is old? Or do you mean old as in 20 or so years?
A name like Malibu Hopper sounds like a repro trying to catch the beach bike craze.
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What tire sizes? How about better info?
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Sure sounds like one of the first Continentals. Maybe late 50s or very early 60's. Value? Maybe $125-$275
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That is a pretty loaded ballooner. Without a picture
it is tough to tell for sure, but I'd say around $350+
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I'd have to agree with the message above suggesting you keep it original. Why? Well, since it is
posted here under the Biycle Value topic, I'd guess you are looking to get it into shape to
sell and maximize your return. So, keep it as close to original as you can. Now on the otherhand, if you just
want to ride and enjoy it, by all means upgrade it and make it easier to cruise with.
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I agree with the previous opinions on muscle bike prices. If you've seen
the new Liz Fried and Bruce Filgate Sting-Ray book, and had a look at their
suggested prices, you'll see where the muscle bikes are going. All the baby boomers who had those
bikes as kids will pay those prices for their one bike. They won't be looking to collect a bunch of muscle bikes. Just one
or two. And they'll find the Sting-Ray book at Barns & Noble book store and quickly shell out those prices if they can
find a bike they want. Now the ballooners and middleweights: I don't think their prices will be going anywhere. They've already moved
up in price a lot over the past decade, and the people who owned them as kids either already have one or are not interested in collecting anything as they get
older and older and older and older.
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Hi,
I just spent $500 on an orange krate in fair and complete condition.Was this economically unfeasible ?
thanx
jim
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Yvette Beck
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Yvette Beck, please send your e-mail address again. I misplaced it!
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I found a 60s looking bike in my father-inlaws garage, he told me to sell it. Its green and has "thunderbird" on it and in vert good condition. Can anyone tell me who made it and whats it worth?
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Even if it is scratched to h*ll, has rusty chrome and no seat, it is worth more than $500 in parts alone. Good deal!
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Does it have a headbadge or other identifiying information on it?
What size are the tires (it is written right on them)? Boy's or girl's style? Original paint? Horntank?
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Mc/ i am going over there saturday and i will have more info then, thanks for response.
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The krate is starting to look nice with the exception of the seat,it is all there (even has an orange combo lock).Since I bought 6 choppers this winter, the wife won't let me keep it,I guess I' ll bring it to the Ware,MA. show...What should I ask for it ?
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If you take it to a bike show, part it out.
Springer: $175, front wheel/drum $195, shifter $75, seat shocks $75, rear wheelset $95,
frame with: chain guard, handlebars, stem, mag, grips, seat post $250
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I have a older bike that i got from my uncle i dont know much about it
its a 26 inch girls bike the seat is in bad condition it has schwinn
rims on the handle grips it says western flyer its all compleat not
origanal paint fenders are in trinanguler shape the serial numbers are
MC40605 i was wondering how much it was worth or if any body will buy it
thanks
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the bike with T-BIRD on the chain-gaurd is yellowy-green made by belknap blue grass #1H197122, looks like sting-ray, but tougher looking. can anyone tell me more info on this,year,value. i gave my faterinlaw 30 bucks for it.
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Also a boys original paint, 20 tires, no horn tank.
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I have an old Hawthorne. Would appreciate any info on it. It has twin springs on the front. The orignal paint is still there (deep red). It has a 2" brass plate on the forkhead "MONTGOMERY WARD HAWTHORNE". THE WHELLS ARE 26 x 2.125. The wheel huns have new department Model D stamped on them. It is missing the rear fender. Does anyone now a source? Thanks in advance for any help.
Mick
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I have a 1970 Schwinn three wheeler single
speed bike with one origanal rim.The seat
is not in best condition I was wondering
if anyone could tell me what it was worth
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its a twenty four inch
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Have above tandem, kids have been playing with
it. Took it in to be greased. Drum brake needs
to be relined. An offer of $200-300 to
purchase was made. Its green, all original parts
same owner (only ridden to church!!!)since
purchased. I guess 26 inch wheels. (Bike is still
at show and can't look at it now.) Looking to find
out if offer is reasonable. Can someone help?
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Those should both go for $350 or more in average condition.
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Does anyone want to buy that three Wheeler
for $250
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Hello!,wondering how much a 1978 mongoose-with moto mags(that have 1 broken spoke each)may be worth.its totally original and in good condition with the exception of missing 1 3in.piece on each rim.thanks!
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I have a 1969 Lemon Peeler in very good shape. Everything is original. No tears or rips in the seat. Some minor scratches. What is it worth?
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I acquired an old Columbia Twosome (tandum) bicycle.
The paint is red, and looks original since the decals
are on and is super condition to boot! The tire size
is 26x1.75. The stamp in the frame near the rear axel
is T38158 (what does this mean?) It is a single speed
with front hand brake and rear coaster brake. The paint,
seats, chrome, and decals are in excellent condition.
Also the tires are Kelly-Springfield white walls, with fenders.
Can anyone tell me what the tandum is worth, and is anyone
out there interested in purchasing it. It is ideal for
collectors or on display for bicycle store owners.
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Lemon Peeler as described: $800 - $950....
Tandem as described: $350 - $400.... Feel free to disagree!
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I purchased a Columbia "Twosome" for my Dad last year that sounds very similar. Are you sure about the serial number? His was TRxxxxx (the R code suggests 1966 and I thought the T might indicate tandem). The list of Columbia numbers that I have do not list a T series (1936 - 1972). Paid $100 for it (condition not quite as nice as yours, but close). Value? Ya got me ... Do you have a pic?
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BRASS BADGE READS "D&E" OVER MAPLE LEAF, WINDSOR, ONTARIO. ALSO USA AND FRENCH PATENTS. WOODEN WHEEL, NO SEAT. FRAME PERFECT. WEIRD CHAIN AND PEDALS. ANY OFFERS?
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I was going to buy a Schwinn Colgate for
$55.00 i was wondering if thats a good price
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I have recently acquired a Firestone Pilot Ladies bicycle. I don't have
> the complete serial number with me at present but it began with
> 53XXXPLT, then underneath it was a 61. Also stamped under the crank
> housing (upside down in relation to the serial number) was the word
> Dallas. This bike is complete and original, though rusty and pitted
> chrome. Any info would be appreciated. Curt at thom@ameritech.net
>
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I have a bike called "The Londoner". It is a beautiful cruiser bike in excellent condition. I am planning on selling it, however, I need to know about how much they sell for. I would also like to know would made the bike and when. Any info would be greatly appreciated
THANKS!
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I've been puzzled for a long time by a question which maybe someone out there can help
me answer to. I own a rare Columbia Model 40 "Safety bicycle", built by
the Pope Manufacturing Company in 1895. It is absolutely complete, with
no parts missing, including the beautiful "Model 40" nameplate, on which
1895 patent dates are engraved. It even has its original black paint
coating. Of course, it needs total restoration, but this bicycle really
could be brought back to its usable condition. For the last fifty or
sixty years, it was hung by hooks on a wall in a shed, which probably
explains why it hasn't been crushed in some way. After unhanging it and
taking off years of dust, I realized what I had found.
I discoverd a very accurate description of it in Eugene A. Sloane's 1970
book, "The new complete book of bicycling", Simon and Schuster editors,
New York. It says:
"It might interest some of our readers to review the specifications of a
few of the safety bicycles of the 1890s. For example, the new 1898 line
of Columbia bicycles, made by Pope Manufacturing Company, had a split
crank shaft. Model 40 Columbia "light roadsters", selling for $100, had
a 23-inch frame, 10-inch steering head, 28-inch wheels, 1 and 5/8
pneumatic 'Hartford' tires, detachable sprockets, improved self-oiling
chain, 6¾-inch patent round cranks, 5-inch tread, 3 and 5/6-inch pedals,
reversible handlebars, tubular seat rod, 66-inch gear and weighed 24
lbs".
Let me add that it has unbroken wooden rims, a leather seat, and wooden
handles with leather grip.
My puzzle, is finding out how this beauty can be worth today. I know,
for example, that an Otto bicycle from the same era was sold at
Sotheby's for $37 000, about 5 years ago. Of course, I suppose it was
in perfect condition, and I do not take that as any indication of how my
Model 40 might be worth.
Anyway, if you have any information about that, or any reference where I
could try finding out the answer, I would greatly appreciate your
help.
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$55 is about right if it is in excellent condition.
Otherwise, I'd just wait for another one. There a re a
lot of Collegiates around.
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It sounds like you've got a very special
oldy there. Be very careful what you do with
it. Don't attempt any kind of restoration or even
cleanup unless you know what you are doing. Consult
some price guides and ask other collectors as to
it's value an possible restoration. Also
send email to OLDBICYCLE@AOL.COM. This guy's name
is Leon and he really knows his stuff. He runs the National
Bicycle History Association (I think that is the name)
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I'm not familiar with that model. Or is it a brand?
Can you find any other writing on the bike? What is marked on
the rear hub?
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I don't know too much about these early bikes. You might check out the auction results for an 1889 Columbia being auctioned off on eBay.
http://iguana.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5152342
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Anyone have any idea of the value of a 1920's Elgin Girl's bike in rough condition but restoreable. I haven't pinned down the year yet.
Tire size: 28"x1.5"
Female frame
Repainted black. No original paint left
Seat condition: Troxel seat with beehive springs, good mohair pad, no cover whatsoever
36-spoke wheels, metal clad wood rims, rear rim warped or bent
Extra features: Original rear rack
Ornate chain guard used on Hawthorne, Puritan, and Elgin girl's bikes from 1919-1937 in good condition
New Departure Hub
Sprocket: Star pattern with internal tear drops
All nickel plating needs to be redone, surface rust on all
No drop stand or skirt guard
Sounds like fun, doesn't it? Jim
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I forgot:
No handle grips
Pneumatic tires (single tube) are worthless
Headbadge missing
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I have two John Deere "blue" 3 speeds, boy and girl, 26 inch, good condition.
Would appreciate information regarding value.
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The John Deere 3-speeds were made in the
early 1970s. Japanese bikes, I think. When you say they
are blue, could you possibly mean "John Deere Green"? I've
only seen white and JD green. Price? Maybe $100-$200 EA
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These are John Deere blue frames with chrome fenders.
It is my understanding (and I may be wrong) that these are rather rare bikes.
I have had them for many years and obviously don'y know much about vintage bikes.
I did read an article in a John Deer publication that indicated they were hard to find.
Any information would be appreciated.
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I have a moto-bike in great shape. Can anyone tell me just how much this bike is worth.
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I have 2 NOS,Dec `80 silver King-Sting 5spd frames,both mint with badges,stickers,bb cups and are both
in the plastic wrapping.I am going tyo sell them at the Milwaukee show and was wondering what i could get for them.
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At the top of this page there are some
tips on info to give about a bike. Tire
size, features, etc. Why not put that info
here so everyone has more to go on.
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Original, complete and in good condition?
Figure $350-ish? Try asking the folks who
write in the "BMX Topic" on this web site.
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Those should be worth some good bux. You, too
should ask the folks who read and write under
the BMX topic.
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The John Deere bikes are one Male, one Female frame, blue original paint, tire size 26 (1.75).
No additional features. Seat and paint in excellent condition.
Fenders are chrome with slight surface rust.
Both bikes are from the mid seventies.
Still have original tires.
Any ideas as to value?
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A ladies model recently sold on the eBay auction for $79. Judging by that I would think the men's model would go for over $100 easily. I have seen some white/green models sell for much less though. Your mileage may vary.
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Have app.100 badges or manufacture tags from early 1900's thru 1950's. Wishing to sell, many say things like Boy Scout etc.
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I have run into some old bike parts I need some help in determing the value of. I am tearing down an old garage of a gentleman who once apparently was going into the bicycle repair business years ago. Most of the parts seem to be from England. There are lots of handle bars, rims, tubing to actually make the metal frame with, hubs, spokes, spoke ends, sprockets and assorted other parts. Some brand names include Sturney Archer, H. Miller&Co., Renold & Coventry Chain Co., Brampton and Hercules chain gaurd. If anyone knows where to go or who to call for some type of appraisal I would appreciate a message. I also have a wooden rim with the lable on it. Baruzzo. Any thoughts?
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Can anyone tell me what the value of a Pinarello Progolo TT frame is (size 54cm) in good condition? Are these collectible? What years produced and common equipment on them? Any info...please email me.
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I found an old bike in my Grandmothers barn. It is exactly like a 1940 Schwinn D-97X0 no one has been able to tell me what it is. Please if you know what it is please e-mail e thanks.
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We recently acquired this bike from two sisters aged into their seventies. This bike belonged to the elder sister and was given as a gift by her father when she was 9! It is in mint condition and I was curious if anyone know approx.value?
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just wondering what the year of this bike may be. and also how much i could prob sell it for. it's a b.f. goodrich "challenger". it's in almost perfect original condition. the seats good. the paint is blue with white lettering (including lightning bolts painted on rear rack). the tank is there. the fenders are chrome. and it's a male bike
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Follow up to an earlier posting I made about '41 ladies Hawthorne w/ springer fork, 26x2.125 tires and torpedo shaped light, I posted three pictures of it at www.varsityinc.com/personal.htm if anyone would care to see it.
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> I have a late 50s/early 60s Schwinn Hornet middleweight bicycle in just
> about perfect condition. It is black and white w/original spring-trap
> front rack. The frame is black with white emblems. Full fenders front
> and rear with white pinstripes. The rims are white painted, with
> absolutely no rust. It is completely original and the chrome (bars,
> sprockets, hubs, etc.) have no rust on them. Seat is in excellent condition.
As much as I like it, I'm interested in selling it, and I'd rather it ended up in the hands of
> someone who would appreciate it. It really does look as if it just came
> down off a garage hook where it's been hung for the last 25 years-very
> good shape.
>
> If anyone is interested, or if you have a ballpark of what I
> should be asking for if you are not interested in it, please e-me back.
> I know it's difficult without a picture, but I appreciate any help you
> can give. Please post here or e-mail (preferably) with any info. thanx.
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Many B.F. Goodrich bicycles were rebadged Scwinn models but I doubt if they all were. If you get the serial number from the rear left fork or on the frame below the pedals that would help. If you have an Internet services provider you should post a picture. Your local photo shop can tell you how you can get an image on a floppy if you don't have access to a scanner. Jim
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I have a 69 deluxe racer in 9+ condition. It has always been stored inside and has only the mildest of scratches. It rides perfectly and sturmey archer gears work fine. Original Schwinn 26x1 3/8 tires are still like new. How much is such a bike worth. I know that it is what someone will pay, but what would someone pay?
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i just found a lime green girls barracuda. the chain guard says 3 speed stick shift barracuda. it has a twist grip shift. how old is it and what is it worth? thanks
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Does anybody know if Chevy ever made a bike
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I have a SCHWINN JUNIOR stingray. It is somewhere between 1968 & 1972.
Back tire size: 20 by 1 3/4 Front tire size: 16 in. It has a classic 24 in. knee action fork.
Back fender is only 1/4 fender.Color: red : original paint in fairly good condition. Neck,handlebars, grips,
seat, seat brace & crank and oedals all original. Tires: original--mint condition.
I would like to know what it is worth, how many were made and any other information.
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How much are schwinn scrambler rims worth
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Anyone in here live in washington state
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I have a 1970's Italian import, female bike.
I have been told it has a duomatic hub. It folds up.
It has its original paint and tires and is in good condition
( I have been riding it).
The brand name is Annabelle.
Can anyone tell me what it is worth or how to get more info about it.
Please email me.
Aurora
amendels@lynx.neu.edu
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for sale or trade 1956 mens schwinn typhoon red with white rims and original tires,schwinn speedo,seat perfect,some wear but no rip,all original excellent cond.all there.eager to deal.24" wheels,I bought from 2nd owner,stored 25 years.
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More description needed,but if it is a schwinn I want it if granny will part with it.Does it have a lite,tank,fenders and chain gaurd?please tell me.tnx-D
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I have a blue Ross Polo bike missing rims, fenders, seat, and sissybar in about #5 condition and I was wondering what it was worth
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I have a ladys shaft drive with wooden wheels. It is a Crescent and it is all original. I would like to know the vaule of it
Thanks, Darryl
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I would like to establish a ballpark value on a couple of Ramblers. They are both 1970's complete originals in good to very good condition. One is red and one is gold, not coppertone, gold. I would appreciate any input.
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Are you sure these aren't Columbias? Do you have serial numbers, frame styles, wheel/tire size? I'm confused ...
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They are SCHWINN Scramblers. Schwinn made a transition bicycle between the Sting Ray and BMX styles. It is basically a Sting Ray frame and a BMX seat. They were a flop. I was just wondering if anyone had a clue as to the value of these bikes. Thanks.
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I think the thing that confused Bob was that Oscar's
first message said "Ramblers".... Anyway, they are right in the
middle between muscle bikes and BMX. Schwinn had a few of these
transition bikes: Scramblers, Hurricanes and Typhoons. All of them had
muscle bike and BMX mix'n'match parts. They are the ugly ducklings
of both BMX and muscle bike collectors, but still draw interest
from both groups. These single speed Scamblers in good original condition
will probably fetch around $200- $275 each.
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OK, I get it. I have a '77 black Scrambler that my son rides. Didn't know that they were worth that tho! Got this one at a garage sale for $35. Very nice shape too! The other Scramblers (diamond frame -- 36x36 for instance) would probably bring less than the cantilever Sting-Ray style bikes.
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Would like to buy a penny-farthing, and I
don't even know why!
What have you got?
geo
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If a reproduction will suit your purposes, check out Reliable Bicycle Replicas, www.hiwheel.com, 510-769-0980.
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I HAVE A 1970 WESTERN FLYER AND A FIRESTONE BICYCLE, FAIR CONDITION WITH MINOR RESTORATION, ANY INFO WOULD BE OF HELP. THANKS.
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I HAVE A 1970 WESTERN FLYER AND A FIRESTONE BICYCLE, FAIR CONDITION WITH MINOR RESTORATION, ANY INFO WOULD BE OF HELP. THANKS. MALE FRAMES,SHOCKS ON FRONT FORKS AND SEAT
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wizzer motor complete and new from china.
How much is it worth and does any body want it? Also I think I can get lots more. /they are very cool.
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Folks, ya'll have got to provide more information when you
are trying to find something out about your bikes. I'll use
Terron's message as an example (sorry Terron, it's not just you, a lot of
folks do it). How can anyone help you if you only provide a the name
of the bicycle maker? Is it a man's, woman's, boy's or girl's model? That makes
a big difference. Male style bikes usually command more $$ because there are fewer of them around (boys usually kill their bikes).
.... Near the top of this page is a list in info people should provide when researching a bicycle.
Please provide as much of that info as possible. Thanks, and sorry for the rant.
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My friend gave me his childhood bicycle which is a Sears Spyder "500". He's 32 so I figure the bicycle is probably from 1973 or so. It has rams horn handle bars and is a three speed with the lever on the bar like a krate bicycle. The lever is more like a little metal 10 speed lever than a big shifter. Does anyone know of this bicycle and if so does it have any value?
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The Sears Spyder bikes have a good following.
That shifter doesn't sound right, though. I believe the Spyders had
a ball on the shifter. In good original condition
that bike would be around $250 - $350
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At luxurylowrider they sell some NOS parts for the spyder
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Can anybody tell me the value of a 1955 all original town and country tandem in ver good condition?
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I have a prewar skiptooth mens straightbar with a headbadge with the name "Pacemaker" on it. the design of the badge closely resembles a roadmaster badge of the same era. it has a full tank, with a horn button inscibed with the initials "EA". The grips have green cut glass on the ends. it has full fenders with mounting holes for a headlamp in front and a butterfly kickstand in back. the tube from the headtube to the bottom bracket is completely straight, with no curve. the chainguard is unremarkable, with three ridges along it. the hubs are new departure "D"s, and the tires are Allstate Crusaders (26x2.25) marked with the symbol "war tire". the entire bike has been repainted black, but has a lot of character, and I'd like to see it restored (by me or someone else). if anyone could tell me anything about the bike, anything at all, I'd greatly appreciate the help. please email me if possible.
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Is an old bike worth more with the origanal owners manual
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Well Hi. I was cleaning out my garage and a i found a 1960 Rollfast bike. With the banana Seat. Some one told me it was worth a lot of money well i am tring to find out hom much can any one please give me a estimated price. Thanks
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I have a 1950 Schwinn 3 speed Speedster
with 26" tires. Good cond. any ideas
on what it's worth?
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What would a 1953 Jaguar worth with 26*2.125 tires with original paint recently rolled and chromed fenders with a flair on the front one. Rocket ray light but no tank ( original ). What is the value.
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Hello
This is Hank Jr. an avid mountain biker. The reason for mail is
that one of my buddys has picked up a white Schwinn Sneaker that is
in fairly good condition for ten bucks. We Know it is pretty rare,
and we are kind of lost on the price and would appreciate some
information on this bike.
Good-bye
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I was recently given a green male 1969
Schwinn Stingray Fastback (#EE33965).
The bike appears to be all original.
Other than some minor scrathes and a few
small tears a the back of the seat, it
is in very good condition. Could
someone please help me in determining
the estimated value of this bike. Thank
you.
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I saw a spitfire at a thrift store and didnt get to look at it long I was able to tell it had 26" wheels paint was prety good seat was bad bad condition dont know what year it was I just wondered if you guys had any info on it thanks
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I acquired an old HUFFY CAPRICE girls
bike at an estate auction. Original
paint, an old SCHWINN spring seat,
chrome fenders, smaller butterfly
handlebars, 20 inch tires. Good-
excellent condition. Little paint
wear on top bar.
Any idea what it is worth?
Or any idea where I can find out what
it is worth?
Jon
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I have a Schwinn Black Phantom made in
October 1955. Could someone tell me where I might find anyone interested in
buying it?