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Archived: Musclebikes (Sting-Rays, Krates, Choppers, etc.)





FOR SALE:   SCHWINN CHIK posted by: mc on 9/22/2002 at 10:10:04 PM
Schwinn Chik, lavender, like new condition, $25


   RE:FOR SALE:   SCHWINN CHIK posted by FrankBoss on 9/23/2002 at 2:26:50 AM
Where is it?

Send me a pic I'll send a Money Order.

FrankBoss




AGE / VALUE:   raleigh 20 with 3spd with built in dynamo posted by: Ryan on 9/22/2002 at 8:26:41 AM
i have just aquired a non folding raleigh 20 with pack rack, rack bag, tail light and unique 3spd sturmey archer hub with built in dynamo. any ideas on value of bike or of hub alone?





AGE / VALUE:   Motorcycle(motocross probably) brake leavers on bicycles posted by: humberchristopher28@hotmail.com on 9/21/2002 at 6:08:14 PM
If you look at the early mountain bikes that Gary Fisher/Charlie Kelly and the rest put out in the beginning. You will see motorcycle brake levers on the old Schwinn that he was riding downhill on the re- pack course of Mt. Tam. Today I picked up a set of old alloy motorcycle brake levers alloy with the ball end and rubber covers.They appear to be able to fit into bicycle brake levers and with basic cycle brake cables too.If not, I'll e- bay them.
I only paid 50 cents.


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   Motorcycle(motocross probably) brake leavers on bicycles posted by Chris on 9/24/2002 at 12:17:35 AM
Just the levers, not the whole assembly and no way to figgure out to what it goes. Oh well.




AGE / VALUE:   20 X 1 3/8 tires posted by: humberchristopher28@hotmail.com on 9/21/2002 at 6:03:44 PM
3 N.O.S. 20 X 1 3/8 tires made in Holland, studded. 15.00 each e- mail if interested. humberchristopher28@hotmail.com


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   20 X 1 3/8 tires posted by Chris on 9/25/2002 at 4:05:26 PM
Tires have been sold.




AGE / VALUE:   fleetwing choppers posted by: mike on 9/21/2002 at 8:23:24 AM
does anyone out there know anything about fleetwing chopper bikes? the only ones i could find are the two in the picture database here at this site and they both have a 24" rear. i believe i have found a 20" model, but i need more information. anyone that knows anything, your help would be greatly appreciated. thank you, mike.





MISC:   Chopperation Go posted by: graham on 9/20/2002 at 8:40:47 PM
http://www.btinternet.com/'g_coventry/chopperation_go/hercules.htm

I am hopeing some of you may have a photograph lurking somewhere of yourself or someone ON a raleigh Chopper for the Old School Gallery at Chopperation Go!
Please have a look at the site and please send in your photos !





AGE / VALUE:   ross apollo 5-speed posted by: bob on 9/20/2002 at 8:12:14 PM
I have a blue apollo 5-speed i wanted to know what its worth and how old it is i can e-mail a picture.





WANTED:   Huffy Corvair posted by: Al on 9/18/2002 at 4:57:20 AM
Huffy Corvair . I have never seen one so if you have a picture I would love to se it
Please help need info.
Al


   RE:WANTED:   Huffy Corvair posted by Joel on 9/18/2002 at 4:12:17 PM
It looks pretty similar to this:

http://oldroads.com/pqdb_img.asp?p=fdbdown.asp?629&mod=Camaro&mak=Huffy


   RE:RE:WANTED:   Huffy Corvair posted by Al on 9/19/2002 at 12:39:19 PM
Joel
I tried what you posted and there was nothing there.
A page came up and it said Huffy but there was no pic , just a little box.
Thanks Al

   RE:RE:RE:WANTED:   Huffy Corvair posted by Joel on 9/19/2002 at 6:35:49 PM
Go to the picture database (on the menu at the top of the page) and search for Huffy. The Camero and El Dorado pictured are similar models.

   RE:RE:RE:RE:WANTED:   Huffy Corvair posted by Al on 9/21/2002 at 12:42:20 PM
Joel
Thanks for that , what type of bikes are you into.
I was going to e-mail you but you have no address

   RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:WANTED:   Huffy Corvair posted by joel on 9/23/2002 at 1:56:03 PM
prewar & muscle bikes mostly.

   RE:WANTED:   Huffy Corvair posted by robert on 9/25/2002 at 4:09:32 AM
i actually have a huffy corvair. if you would like, i will take a picture of it and email it to you. mine is not completely original, is original paint and tank. when i got it the rims were shot and the bars were scratched up. i have replaced all worn parts with schwinn. i had a donor schwinn cruider deluxe that had a broken fork. bobbobblacksheep@hotmail.com I WILL SELL IT IF ANYONE WANTS IT! SHE RIDES LIKE A BEAUT!




WANTED:   Royce Union 3spd Musclebike posted by: Al on 9/18/2002 at 4:49:50 AM
Wanted Royce Union 3spd muscle bike , had this as a kid , year 1972had all the goodies,small front tire large rear tire. chrome fenders rear tire was a slick and more . to see a picture e-mail me and I will send it to you.
Thanks
Al





AGE / VALUE:   1975 Sting-Ray?? posted by: Jessica on 9/17/2002 at 12:26:58 AM
I have a BLUE Schwinn Sting-Ray of unknown origins. Bikes in fair shape: 20 x 1.75 front tire (rear uncertain), male frame, chrome fenders, rear rack, blue banana seat matches original paint,and "monkey" type handle bars.
Serial Number begins "KL..." -- does this mean made in October(K) 1975(L)? What is the average value as such?

Appreciate all help in figuring this out.... thanks!





AGE / VALUE:   Ross Barracude posted by: keith on 9/16/2002 at 3:04:44 PM
I have a decent ross barracuda three speed stick shift bike.color green all original condition. All working parts. Hand brakes. Will sell to the highest bidder. send me an e-mail!





AGE / VALUE:   Odd Muscle Bike posted by: Frank on 9/16/2002 at 12:35:46 PM
I have a bike i need some background on.
I bought it thinking it was a UK Chopper but I think its Canadian. it has a Sheet metal upper tude/suport.
3 sheed SA 20 inch rear and a 16 front.
442 Tractor Grip gripper/slick.
I have pics this is one to see.

Frank


   RE:AGE / VALUE:   Odd Muscle Bike posted by Frank on 9/19/2002 at 1:29:10 AM
I have sent out Pics to a few people still no reply on the maker of this bike..anyone?

Frank




WANTED:   68 Huffy Rail posted by: Richard Swisher on 9/14/2002 at 9:33:16 PM
I have a Huffy Rail that I have had since I was 12 years old. I built it from parts I had found on trash piles. I am now trying to find the parts to put it back to it's original glory. I am in need of the front forks, chainguard, decal set, headbadge and 5 speed shifter. Are there any out there? (D16485596@Hotmail.com)





AGE / VALUE:   kuwahara freestyle bike late 70's? magician posted by: bobbo on 9/14/2002 at 12:14:14 AM
how old is this bike? ithas white mags


   Woooo posted by Trevor on 9/19/2002 at 2:08:26 AM
Yeah I have the same bike. Is it a flatland bike? Whats your serial number? Yeah Mine dosent have white mags Its got blue 48hole singlewalls on it. Can you send me a picture of it? Iam quite sure its early 80s.




MISC:   Ever hear of Coast King bikes? posted by: Dan on 9/12/2002 at 12:59:56 AM
A friend has several Coast King bikes which he guesses are about 30 years old. One is a Hugger model which is a 20 inch muscle bike which looks like a boys Sting Ray. He also has a girls Stingray version. Also a mens and womans 26 inch cruiser style bikes. All in VGC. Anybody know anything about these bikes? Thanks.


   RE:MISC:   Ever hear of Coast King bikes? posted by BRAD on 9/14/2002 at 4:21:04 AM
COAST KING WAS THE NAME OF A HARDWARE STORE. THEY WOULD PURCHASE THE BIKES FROM ROSS AND SOLD THEM IN THEIR STORES. SIMILAR TO MURRAY SELLING THEIR BIKE THROUGH SEARS MARKED AS THE SEARS SCREAMER.