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| Does anyone have any infomation on the ShaftDrive Rambler - it has wood wheels, nickle plated handlebars & leaf spring on the front end, twin shock absorbers on the rear and a multi speed transmission(?) Unscrew a cap & move lever to change gears. I suspect this is from the 1870/1880's era. |
| I could be wrong, but it may be the same bike as the shaft drive Columbia of that era. I know Columbia built shaft drive bikes then, and they've used the 'Rambler' name on a lot of models over the last century. |
| I may be able to help. Can you send me a JPG photo to confirm what you have? |
| I may be able to help. Can you send me a JPG photo to confirm what you have? |
| i have 3 schwinns.. green phantom #b94820 hornet #a39841 wasp #e132342 what are the years of these, can anyone help? thanks |
| Look at the serial number on you bikes. Look at the serial number number in this forum. That will give you an ideal of what you have. Thanks, bikevato |
| Are any of these bikes for sale? |
| The Vintage Bicycle Club of Texas will be hosting it's 2nd. Annual Vintage/Classic Bicycle Fest in Houston, TX. The event will take place June 25, 2000 at Trader's Village under the "Red Expo" underneith the Texas sun. For more information check out the clubs website: http://users.argolink.net/vbcoft or email: vbcoft@argolink.net |
| Looking to find out when is February is the Mass bike meet. This is usually put on by Jim Huntington, a great antique bike guy. Any one knowing the date please post it here. |
| Ray, if you find out, please post it here. Thanks |
| Jim's meet will held on Feb.13th at Memorial Hall in Monson MA. Set up time is 7AM. The show will run until approx. 2PM. Vendor's spots are $20.00. The show is free to the public. Questions? Call Jim Huntington at (413) 283-4113. Directions Mass. Turnpike to exit 8. Follow Rt. 32 south 6.1 miles to Memorial Hall on left. |
| The latest issue of BikeRod&Kustom is now up at http://bikerodnkustom.homestead.com/ Volume Two, Issue One has everything one would wish to know about Bruce Bursford and his Ultimate Bike. We have lots of kool new bikes in the BR&K Gallery, and all sorts of new articles to do with: The fabulous Pedi-Plane of the '30s, Turnkey unique bikes, Kustom Kulture, and wheels for KustomBikes. We think you'll like it. Jim Wilson The maniac responsible |
| Did anybody make it out to the cycle show at Vet's yesterday in Long Beach.If you did how was it. |
| hey bob sorry this message is late vets was crappy as usual but fear not jan 18 sunday should rock its now back to sunday so the masses should come again .happy hunting..scott |
| Does anyone know of a swap meet in the Milwaukee/Chicago area? |
| THERE IS USUALY ONE IN MILWAUKEE ON THE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND! |
| Milwaukee Wis. state fairground feb 19 8-3 Oak Forest Chicgo suburb ussually the third sunday of May |
| The Milwaukee show and swap was very nice. I got a few good deals and lots of parts and info sources for future reference. I went last year also and I think there were more vendors there in 99? Three vendors I wanted to buy from were not there. I wanted repro parts such as decals, handlebars, rims and rechromed original pieces. But here are some other shows coming up. Sept. 10 - Kaukauna, WI for info call 1-920-759-1200 or 1-920-731-1106 Sept. 23 - Tuscola, IL for info call 1-217-253-6490 or e-mail at rdm131@webtv.net Can someone let me know when the Rockford IL Stingray show is? |
| I noticed fewer vendors at the Monson, Mass show a couple weeks ago. Plus, the vendors that did come didn't seem to have much inventory. Who has all the good stuff, and why isn't it being sold? |
| I noticed fewer vendors at the Monson, Mass show a couple weeks ago. Plus, the vendors that did come didn't seem to have much inventory. Who has all the good stuff, and why isn't it up for sale? |
| Long Beach Veteran's Stadium. When is it held? Where is it located (cross streets) When is it held? Is it worth going to? Are there other bike swap meets in L.A, Orange, or Ventura counties? |
| 3rd Sunday of the month.8:00-3:00. cross streets:Carson&Clarke. Right next to Boeing/ Mcdonnel Douglas.Look for a big stadium. Can't miss it. |
| If its hot,wear a hat.Also wear comfortable shoes. |
| I have an older (20 years?) schwinn that has the rachet on the front sprocket rather than the back. What is the deal with this? Was it a special kind of bike? The rear sprocket is normal except that it is bolted to the rim rather than resting on bearings. I am working on it and I have no idea what the deal is with it. |
| You have a fixed freewheel in the back and when you spin the chainring in front you hear the click, click, click. The rear wheel possibly says: Shimmano FF System only. The derailer is special and perhaps says: Positron only or somethin to that effect. The crank arms go into sort of a round black plastic washer. I have had several of them. I have one now on a Suburban. When you take the freewheel apart it will all fall apart by cogs. When you pull the crank arm out watch out--many little (small!) ball bearings will want to jump out all over the place. I have tried to use the crank arms on other bikes but I have never been able to remove the rachet piece. If someone knows how, tell me. I have seen the front crank arms used on old tandems for the stoker. This allows for independent pedalling. This is Schwinns original version of SIS Shimmano shifters. The derailer is operated by a solid cable that pulls and pushes the derailer. If you can get it to work you would have click shifting. I hope this helps. |
| I can verify what was posted on 12/11. I have a 1979 Schwinn Suburban 5 speed that is exactly like that. I have the solid shifter cable, the front freewheel (Shimano), etc. As it has got more miles on it the click shifter doesn't work as tightly. Charles R |
| I can verify what was posted on 12/11. I have a 1979 Schwinn Suburban 5 speed that is exactly like that. I have the solid shifter cable, the front freewheel (Shimano), etc. As it has got more miles on it the click shifter doesn't work as tightly. Charles R PS, My Schwinn Suburban is blue, also. You can identify year/month from the charts here. |
| I have an AAL I bought at Montgomery Ward in 1977. It was a copy of a bike used in the Olympics, It has a Shimmano system as you discribed and my neighbor has a min "70's Schwinn Suburban that has the same style system. I still have the bike, haven't had any problems and personally, I like changing gears without peddeling. Thats about all I know adout it. Good Luck, Dan K. cz9c59@tpc.natp.gmeds.com |
| I have a real nice, early seventies, Raleigh 'folder'w/20" wheels.- All orig xcept new tires and grips, missing headlite.- In Illinois.- Whats it worth? |
| I HAVE A HUFFY ELDORADO MEN'S BICYCLE FROM THE MID TO LATE 50'S. IT HAS 26" WHEELS AND A TANK WITH A LIGHT. THE LENS IS MISSING IN THE LIGHT. THE CHAIN GUARD IS ALSO MISSING. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL PAINT AND SEAT. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE VALUE WOULD BE? |
| I have one also.Red.Mine is in about 9+ shape.Mine is 100% original.It's worth about $175.00-$250.00.Parts are easy to find. |
| We rescued a matching pair of Schwinn Traveller his and hers in gold with gen's and lights. The leather bags are pretty much history but all else seems to work fine. They are three speed with hand brakes. chrome fenders. When were they made, and are they worth anything. We ride them now but some people have said they are worth to much to ride anymore? Any help would be appreciated Martin |
| Check the serial number charts on the main page of this web site (oldroads.com) |
| > I have a vista 5 speed bike and would like to know the value of it. It is in > good shape,it has some tears on the seat and the slick tire is missing,also > the chaingaurd. Otherwise it is complete and works good. Any help would be > appreciated. I live in southern minnesota. |
| Well, I just came from the Vets. Was anyone else there? Is it always that anemic or was it just because of the threat of rain? Mark |
| I didn't even know about it. Anything good? How were prices? Much of a selection? |
| Not at this one. That's why I was asking if they were all like this one. |
| It was probably the rain. Go on a clear sunny day.Be prepared to spend $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.A lot of it.You will find good stuff there.The sellers ask way too much for there stuff(even the obvious garbage).Best bargains are at about 2:00-Closing. People selling become desparate.Good Luck |
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