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Archived: Balloon Tire and Middleweights







MISC:   White tires posted by: John Berry on 9/5/2005 at 11:37:07 AM
I'm looking for a pair of all white 26" balloon tires. Anybody know where I can find some. At this point, even slightly used would be O.K.
by: 65.114.247.127


   RE:MISC:   White tires posted by David on 9/5/2005 at 3:49:44 PM
Sports Authority also a seller on ebay has them for around $30 a pair with strips and tubes including postage.
by: 12.75.210.218

   RE:RE:MISC:   White tires posted by John Berry on 9/6/2005 at 4:49:04 AM
David, can you send me a link to the page that shows the white tires? All I can find are Bell ATB tires in 26"... and they're black. Thanx.
by: 65.114.247.127






BALLOON:   starflite balloon posted by: Roger on 9/4/2005 at 5:19:13 PM
I purchased a starflite made in U.S.A. girls bicycle,fake tank and rear rack in blue,great original tires and white rims..seems to be 1960's..but I cant seem to find any info on it,Ideas? muthunature@yahoo.com It is complete and looks real good for the age
by: 65.234.195.250







AGE / VALUE:   starflite balloon posted by: Roger on 9/4/2005 at 5:19:13 PM
I purchased a starflite made in U.S.A. girls bicycle,fake tank and rear rack in blue,great original tires and white rims..seems to be 1960's..but I cant seem to find any info on it,Ideas? muthunature@yahoo.com It is complete and looks real good for the age
by: 65.234.195.250







AGE / VALUE:   Wanting information on a particular bike posted by: Tim S. on 9/3/2005 at 10:34:55 PM
Looking for information about a Chicago Cycle Supply Company, Balloon Tire Bike, from 1930's to 1940's. Front emblem says Cadillac. Color is Red w/white or ivory trim. Rim size is 26 inch.
by: 205.188.117.74







AGE / VALUE:   Hiawatha Bicycle posted by: Scott on 9/2/2005 at 2:53:20 AM
I have a mid 40's Hiawatha Red/Black & Chrome, White Wall Balloon Tire 26" Men's
Bike. It has a Spring Fork, a Skip-tooth Sprocket, a Rack in the Back and it had a Headlight and Tail-light. I am looking for the model of this bike or anymore information you may have. Thank you....
by: 152.163.100.202