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| Spring 2001 wife bought new bike at Dicks Sporting Goods (Phila suburbs) to be used for riding with our young kids. They had a promo clearance sale on Planet Earth bikes. When we got there to look at them , they also had a line of (unadvertised) retro full dress cruisers sold under the Mercury name. Beautiful color schemes, tanks, racks, fender lights, fender skirts, white wall balloon tires, Really cool.(although my wife didn't think so). I hesitated buying one for myself, (with three kids, the garage is already filled with bikes and ride-ons) but went back a couple of weeks later only to find that they were all gone. In the year plus since, I have casually searched ebay and the internet and have not found a single reference or example to these cool repros. Can anybody shed any light? |
| does anyone know anything about cady mope heads or site etc. |
| Hello, I am going to an auction tomorrow (5-28) that is advertising a Schwinn Bike with sidecar. Does anybody know anything about these? Value, year made and what to look for? Thanks for any assistance Scott |
| Can anyone help me id these 2 antique bicycle motor units? http://www.antiquebikeparts.com/bm/unknownmotors/bikemotor.htm please email bike@antiquebikeparts.com directly thanks |
| The first one has a friction wheel, so it probably sat out over the front wheel. Not sure of the brand, but I can say it IS NOT a Sears, Free Spirit or Doodlebug motor. Second one uses a belt drive. Possible Whizzer?? |
| A friend of mine has one in working condition (minus the suitecase) and is looking for any information available. Any sources or ideas? |
| I have a Motobecane Moped. Its models are 50, 50,7 I was wondering were I could find some parts around the border of Canada And the US |
| sorry the model num is 40,50,7 |
| Is there such an animal(motorized bike) that is refered to as a Monark ? If so where can I get more info/pics ? I`am currently in possesion of one but do not know if the motor was added or what. |
| Yeah, the Monrak "Super Twinn". There's one in the picture database here. |
| i am looking into designing a pedal car for adults. it will be based on a new 3 wheeled recumberent with front wheel steering and rear wheel drive. i am planning to make a fibreglass flaring kit in the style of a vintage car. any feedback on the flaring and 'big boys pedal car' concept would be much apreciated |
| Are there any Velosolex's out there for sale. I've been toying with the idea of picking one up. Would like something affordable. Say a beater, something ratty but running. Thanks, Geo |
| Not easy to find. Just pick up a new one and enjoy! I picked up a N.O.S. tire for a pal who acted like a jerk that day (and for the most of the time afterwards too) and so I kept it myself. Now I have it on my own Solex. |
| I am restoring a 31cc 1948 REX Motoren Werke (Munich) cyclemotor. It is mounted on the front of a Hercules bicycle. I am interested in hearing from other REX owners and persons familiar with German Hercules bicycles of approximately 1930's vintage. Please visit my restoration project website at: http://members.shaw.ca/rex -Wally |
| Muffler hose on the TAS Spitz, Bike Bug and Sears Free Spirit is not avaiable from Tanaka. Gary Burger came up the hose that works for connecting the muffler & submuffler. It is Marine Engine High Temperature Exhaust Hose. Thanks Gary - I have it on two engined - works great. THis is after trying lawn mower shops, motorcycle shops, automobile parts houses, raditor shops, etc... - Everything before would burn up after 1 hr running. |
| SWEET!!! Let's have a big round of applause!!! I knew there had to be SOMETHING out there that would work. Thanks guys! Rif |
| And not to get too off-topic, but I'll bet this would fix the air pipes into the convertors on V-8 fords! |
| Please don't give it up for a fake deal. Any deal which is subject to some sort of scam based upon Nigerian law is still a scam. It would be nice if I didn't have to pay any attention to this situation, but I'm sure you're all being hit by the same scamsters. Just say no. JimW. http://bikerodnkustom.com |
| Forget It! It's totally screwy to expect actual justice on this site, through this provider (Homestead). I promise that I will die before the next issue goes up within the HS scheme of things. |
| Ya know, there's something screwy going on here. I just posted the above message, and it made perfect sense. Now, the same message is some sort of crazy drivel. Please forget it. JimW. |
| Really! I meant the immediately earlier message to go to Homestead.com's discussion list. I don't know what's going on here. It's kwazee! My mouse is getting extremely weird also. Please fuggedaboudit,I'll fix it. JimW. |
| That's just wierd.. What was that that you were speaking of up there? I wonder because I've been getting these e-mails for some danged illegal money laundering scheme, and don't know where they got my addy... From nigeria I might add... WTF is going on here???!!! |
| Hello!!! I have recently purchased a bicycle with a Chicken Power 2-stroke engine on it. The only thing is that the piston has seized up inside of the cylinder making it inoperable. I would like another engine to replace it though. So, does anyone out there have one of these units in good running condition for around 50 bucks??? Can anybody tell me something about it??? THANKS!!! |
| I have Chicken Power, you had Chicken power and you want Chicken Power again! You want MY chicken Power do ya? $75.00 plus shipping and you have a deal.It's used, but it runs and runs well. It's a goer! I don't have some small part with the throttle twist grip. You probably do. e- Mail me a shipping address ChristopherRobin2@starmail.com who ain't using the dang thing and therefore shouldn't keep it! Yes, finding that Wasp with this motor was a fun adventure! I'm one of Pavlov's drooling dogs who can't see the lousy word "Chicken" without thinking "fried chicken." Chris |
| I have a N.O.S. one, but but more $ than what you are talking. John |
| I just bought a used reproduction Schwinn Super Seven from a 1955 model. The guy sent it to me in pieces and I am missing some parts and I don't know how to connect the cruiser shift? I need a manual which he didn't include! and I need parts. Can anyone tell me where to go for Schwinn owner manuals and parts? Kind Regards, Vickie |
| Vickie, Schwinns, like most bikes, are about as complicated as hammers. Most people who hang around here wouldn't need an instruction booklet to put one together. But we all have to start somewhere. My recommendation is that you lug it over to your LBS (Local Bicycle Shop). Someone there (Local Bike Shop Guy) will put it all together for you at minimal cost, and probably educate you about what they're doing at the same time, if you bother to hang around and watch. Ir is well worth it, I assure you. Everything I know about bikes, I learned from my LFBSG. |
| JIM, THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. I DID GET THE BIKE PUT TOGETHER BUT I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO CONNECT THE GEAR SHIFT? I'M NEW TO THIS! IT'S BEEN 27 YEARS SINCE I'VE RIDEN A BIKE AND I'VE NEVER HAD TO PUT ONE TOGETHER. I GUESS WE'LL GO HANG AROUND THE ONE AND ONLY LBS :) THANKS AGAIN! VICKIE |
| Used book store. Go look in the bicycling section of the used book store. diagrams, helpful hints the books are written by old bicycle mechanics. Do it. |
| Help! I bought a 1963 Mobylette last year that runs and rides well, but is in need of restoration and is missing a few things. Does anyone out there have any parts or know a good source to find them? I need the following: -Gas Cap -Left Engine/Crank Cover -Air Cleaner Thanks! |
| Here on old roads the are parting out a 79 Mobylette. They have a smaill link to it just above the big "POST" text on this screen. |
| I have info and exploded diagrams on Mobylette. I can help out. I have no parts and recommend you ask Vin about it. |
| would you like to come ride this sat may 4 we will have 300 or more bike riders this is an annual event here in valley alabama 30 min. from columbus ga. 1 hr. south of atlanta ga. I-85 valley lanette exitlots of fun & activities an auction at the local kroger gro. in lanette al. to raise money for valley haven school call 334-756-2868 334-756-7801 or the local bicycle shop 334-756-7561 hope to see you thare |