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| I'm parting with my Sting-Ray which is in pretty nice condition. It is up for auction on Ebay if you are interested and I have pictures on the site too. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290970066 |
| I'm looking for a used girl's bicycle for my daughter to be her first. The 5 speed rear hub made by Sturmey-Archer or Shimano with coaster brake and a lightweight frame and street tires is all I need if in good condition. Please advise... |
| Hi! I am looking for a Schwinn Front Touring Bag Support. I am not sure of how it works or what it looks likes. But I have a bag that needs one. The bag has a strap and buckle towards the bottom of the bag. At the top is two loops. This bag is made of black vinyl and has a map window on top. A front pocket and two rear pockets that nesttle between around the head tube. Please e-mail me if you can help. Thanks! |
| Does your bag have a quarter-inch (or so) diameter sleeve running down both right and left top sides? If so, you need a U-shaped chrome-plated frame that rests on the handlebars and against the steer tube. If not, the bag doesn't use a frame. The strap at the bottom goes around the steer tube. The straps at the top go around your handlebars. And the bag just sort of sags there. I've seen the frames alone, or attached to an old, worn-out bag, in used bike-parts stores like Citybikes in Portland, Oregon. |
| Yikes! Said steer tube. Meant head tube. |
| Does anybody know anything about Beacon bicycles? Anything would be great. Thanks! |
| what bike has an " M " stamped on the top bar just behind the fork? the M has an arc through it. |
| That sounds like a Murray......... |
| Does anyone have information on a bike called a Hi E? How bout a Dean bamboo bike circa 1970's? thanks Please email halbike@yahoo.com |
| Hi-E made few copies of their aluminum frame (the Cosmopolitan) that were bonded and RIVETED!!! Hi-E Engineering was more famous for their hubs and ultra-light rims. They may be still in business--making the hubs and wheels (not with their rims). Their address and phone number is Hi-E Engineering Incorporated 615-254-6858 2420 Cruzen St Nashville, TN For a nice but brief review, see Cycles D'Oro's page on Hi-E at http://www.cyclesdeoro.com/Hi_E_main.htm |
| Saw an old Raleigh lightweight in a barn today. Green, men's bike. Matching paint front headlight and battery case on seattube as well as air pump mounted on bottom tube. Brooks leather saddle in pretty good shape. Fully enclosed chainguard. Looks to be in good shape and will clean up pretty nicely. Couldn't really get a good look at the rims, pretty dark in the barn. Owner is curious as to age and value and so am I. |
| There will be a 2 digit date code on the rear hub. I'd buy *anything* with an enclosed chainguard if the price is decent. |
| Has anyone heard of a Japanese light/mid weight called a Bimatsu? Has rod brakes like a Raliegh, and a funky spring loaded rear dropstand kickstand. |
| I know balloon tire bikes fairly well, but know little about lightweights. Are Super Sports decent bikes? I found a men's model and it rides well and has a leather saddle ("Ideale" brand) and Chromoly frame. I assume the Super Sports are a step up from the Varsity and Collegiate lines? Would this be a "keeper"? Thanks in advance |
| Definately a keeper. At the time, the Super Sport was the best bike in the Schwinn line (below only the Paramount). Nice find. |
| If your bike has the shifters on the down tube and you want to sell it, I would be interested in buying it. amliee@execpc.com |
| Is Mathauser bicycle brake Co. still around? I could not find them on the net. They made the best brakes! I would like to buy some more, and is it possible to get these relined? I have some cool alloy finned brake shoes that are about gone. Does anyone know how to contact them? Thanks! |
| Mathauser brake shoes are still available. Any good bike shop should be able to order 'em for you. Mike |
| Thanks for getting back to me. My "good bike shop" did not have them in the catalogs but one mechanic remembered them from a few years ago and he did not know what the story was today. I wonder if you can get the alloy finned ones? I suppose I will be checking out all the local shops and I will be looking in thier books and I would not be surprised if they are not listed. |
| Inform your "good bike shop" that they can be ordered from United Bicycle Parts. Yes, the finned ones are available. Regards, Mike Q. |
| I have a very early Elgin bike I wish to sell. Has straight fenders, 26 x 1.375 tires on metal rims, skiptooth sprocket, New Departure model 1a hub, good rack, bell,chainguard, flashlight holder, awesome 4" glass reflector, Troxel Seat. Everything is straight. Needs paint. Original paint still on bike is tough to see because it has decomposed with time etc however you can make out the original paint scheme and see whats left of the darts that were painted on the frame. Grips are gone, handlebar crossbar is missing. Make me an offer, Ask me any questions via email. Thanks |
| I have a 23 inch Schwinn Paramount , blue with Suntour Superbe Pro . Brooks Saddle. Looks all original and is IN Like new condition. I want to sell it so Make offers. I do not want to bother with Ebay so If someone makes a decent offer I will sell it . |
| Why not give a little more info such as year, S#, etc. Big diff between a modern Paramount and a nice vintage one! |
| Mossberg Bicycles: Does anyone have any info on Mossberg Bicycles. I have a Tourister 10 that carried me through high school and college. It's in great condition, considering it's many miles. I'm interested in value, history, parts...any info you may have. It is (not quite) vintage 1971. I'm considering changing the classic 10 speed style handlebars to straight style bars and replacing the seat with a wider, more comfortable seat. Will I risk damaging it's possible value? Thanks! |
| If you swap the bars (and brake levers) and seat, just keep the original ones in a safe place. I recall seeing only one or two Mossberg bikes in my life, so it is pretty rare. However, since old road touring bikes are generally out of fashion (for no good reason), it is probably worth less than $50. (I picked up a nice Reynolds 531-tubed Austro-Daimler early 1960s classic for $20 a couple of years ago.) |
| For sale Bianchi 10 sp. alum.rims nice shape [this one kicks butt! also Crescent 10 sp. alum. 27" wheels ,usual mafac comps. nice shape as well. don't know how vintage, or if they are vintage,but then...... .......I'm only the Keeper of the bones! |
| Bianchi's sold. |
| i recently bought a centurion commuter 5 at garage sale.it says on the seat it was made in italy.anbody know its age or value? email me |
| Centurions were very well made Japanese bikes from the 80's. The 5-speed commuter bike was an interesting find. Unfortunately, I couldn't guess on the value. Probably the only place to buy a bike like yours is at a garage sale, so whatever you paid, the price was fair. Its a good quality bike for commuting or going to the market. Enjoy! |
| I recently acquired a Centurion Iron Man 12 speed, Dave Scott edition bike. It is very good quality and weighs barely 19 lbs. I would like to hear from anyone with information on Centurion bikes. The dealer I bought it from said that my model may have been make by the same Co. in Japan that made Paramounts. |
| If I'm not mistaken rhe company that made Centurians was bought by or evolved into the company that makes Diamonbacks. Art |