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This is an archive of Vintage Bicycle Information.
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Archived: Clubs, Swap Meets, etc.
SWAP MEETS: Info on upcoming SoCal bike swapmeets?
posted by: Troy Palmer
on 11/4/2001 at 7:27:08 AM
| Looking for any bike related swapmeets in Socal other than LB cycle and bike swap meet. I can remeber a bunch of the fat tire guys getting togeher once every 3 or 4 months for a good swap. Any upcoming dates<
Thanks
Troy |
WANTED: info on my columbia bike
posted by: Jett Crouse
on 11/3/2001 at 9:54:00 PM
| I found a 26" Columbia with a gas tank and double headlight and an airplane fender ornament. the bike is complete but rusty. I can't find a serial number and the stickers on the seatpost are unreadable. It's a great look for a resto but I'ld like to know the year, etc. It was black. |
SWAP MEETS: El Bike Swap de Tucson
posted by: edgar ecks
on 11/1/2001 at 11:40:36 PM
| November 10th, 7 a.m. to noon, 4th Avenue in Tucson. This is the biggest bike swap meet in the area, 100s of vendors, 1000s of buyers, uncountable great deals!! |
STUPID BIKE TRICKS: My famous bike trick
posted by: Andrew
on 11/1/2001 at 1:05:48 PM
| 30 years ago a photo & story of me and a '64 Stingray made the local paper for my ability to do a 100 yard wheelie, I gave my name as 'Wild Wheels'. In those days I must have spent half my life on that Stingray! |
SWAP MEETS: Memory Lane's Swap
posted by: steve
on 10/31/2001 at 1:54:59 PM
| I didn't have a chance to go the the Memory Lane Swap meet this year. Did any one else? If so, how was it? |
RE:SWAP MEETS: Memory Lane's Swap
posted by jjegg@att.net on 11/10/2001 at 8:32:41 PM
| I went, it was o.k. but the weather played a big factor on the turn-out(30 °f rain,snow,40 mph gusts). Anyone that went was a hardcore bike freak!LOL
I set up as a vendor and sold somethings and did some tradin' I myself had a good time. But was upset with the fact that they cancelled the auction saturday. Spring should be a great show. |
RE:RE:SWAP MEETS: Memory Lane's Swap
posted by ChristopherRobin2@starmail.com on 12/5/2001 at 6:29:18 PM
| Would have missed it for the world, but bring boots in case it is muddy. Usually it's fine though. |
CLUBS: Vintage Bicycle Club of Texas
posted by: Juan
on 10/31/2001 at 1:01:10 PM
| The VBCofT Website has been updated, check us out at http://users.argolink.net/vbcoft
I also mail out monthly newsletters. If you would like a complimentry one,email me you address.
Thanks,
Juan |
MISC: unknown brand
posted by: Tony Delgardo
on 10/28/2001 at 4:33:17 AM
| I bought this 20 inch bike neer chico ca it was blue with full fenders whte penstripe a white chainguard white wheels a girls frame a new departure model d in the back a persons seat and sissy with a square back and bananna handelbars. the numbers on the bicycle are as follows... on the seatpost are the numbers e5548p *181a and below the crank are the numbers j63470 then a c with a w inside of it. and also the headbadge was a rectangle with round edges but ut was lost befor i got the bicycle the seat is leopard print. if you could help me email me trainbufftony@yahoo.com
thanks again. |
STUPID BIKE TRICKS: My stupid bike trick
posted by: ACE
on 10/23/2001 at 11:06:38 PM
| When I was about ten or so, I was going to try and ride around the shed with my eyes closed. They kept a semi-trailer parked in the shed, but it stuck out of the end. I made it around the shed but forgot about the trailer, the handlebars went under the trailer and I stopped myself with my face in the side of the trailer. I was knocked down but I couldn't run inside and admit what I did. So I just laid there for awhile. My face hurt for a couple of days. Other stupid tricks included jumping anything we could jump, 'spose thats why the cranks were bent on all of our bikes. |
MISC: MOBO TOT-CYCLE
posted by: Kathy
on 10/19/2001 at 12:55:10 AM
| Is anyone familiar with this bicycle? It was purchased in 1953 as a Christmas present for myself by my grandfather at a Kansas City hardware store. It was made in England and says patent was granted and pending. It has 8 1/2 inch wheels with hard (non inflatable) tires, chain driven, a bell that works, adjustable seat. Just a very small version of a large bike, including training wheels that can be removed. I was two when I road it. I have never seen another. If you know anything about this bike or know where i can find info, please let me know. |
RE:MISC: MOBO TOT-CYCLE
posted by Doug on 10/24/2001 at 11:09:54 PM
| Try some of the pedal car forums or get address from someone on e-bay that sells antique toys professionally sorry cant give you any specifics but I know theyre out there good luck! |
MISC: Schwinn Font?
posted by: Lar
on 10/17/2001 at 3:55:39 AM
| Does anyone know if there is a font that can replicate the Schwinn logo, like the decals on the top tube of older Swchinns? |
MISC: Seeking info on Macy's Cyclone 1964 (Columbia)
posted by: Jim Baab
on 10/16/2001 at 4:09:21 PM
| I have a shiny, red, 1964 "Macy's Own Brand" (Columbia) Cyclone, and I am wondering how rare it is and what it may be worth. 1964 was a big production year for these bikes, but I cannot find any information about them online. It is in very good condition. If you have any info, please contact me. Thanks. |
MISC: Tandem Three Wheel Vista cycle
posted by: Linda
on 10/16/2001 at 3:04:02 AM
| I have acquired a three wheel Tandem bike - it is a Vista Duo - I am interested in finding out the age of this bike and also an approximate value of it - It is a one speed - has two seats, steers from front - looks vintage - but how vintage I have no idea and I have been unable to find anything re the maker of the bike. Any info you have to offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks |
RE:MISC: Tandem Three Wheel Vista cycle
posted by Jack on 11/4/2001 at 11:12:25 PM
| Vista was built by Columbia. What happened when Schwinn started its own distributership the people that were whole salers for Schwinn needed a bicycle to sell so they went to Columbia and stared making there owne bike. I think Service Cycle in New York City was the main people behind this. |
SWAP MEETS: Bicycles
posted by: Larry
on 10/15/2001 at 5:06:57 PM
| Once again folks, The Long Beach Veterans Stadium in So, California is having its monthly Show & Swap. All brands, motorcycles/bicycles-new/used/vintage parts/bikes/accessories. Sunday October 28, 2001. Admission: $5.00. Sellers $25.00 a Space. Swapmeet opens at7am to 1:00pm. Sellers 6:am at gate. For more info: call (714) 557-1846 |
CLUBS: Any in Milwuakee area?
posted by: matt
on 10/14/2001 at 3:44:55 PM
| I am wondering if there are any bike clubs in the milwuakee area, more spicificly the west bend area. Any help is appreciated, thanks, Matt |
RE:CLUBS: Any in Milwuakee area?
posted by Julie on 10/24/2001 at 5:52:30 PM
| Hi Matt
I don't know of any clubs but I have several vintage bikes which I would like to sell. Do you know of any swap meets or vintage dealers?
Thanks |
RE:RE:CLUBS: Any in Milwuakee area?
posted by Oscar on 10/27/2001 at 12:37:48 AM
| There's a big swap in Milwaukee every February. Usually the coldest day. Milwaukee Co. fairgrounds. |
MISC: Gym-Dandy Surrey
posted by: Janet
on 10/12/2001 at 6:51:00 PM
| Hi, I have an old Gym-Dandy Surrey. It has four seats, a canvas top, and a decal with Art Linkletter on it. I am trying to find out how old it is, if it is collectible and how much it is worth. Does anyone know anything? Thanks! |
RE:MISC: Gym-Dandy Surrey
posted by Dan on 11/15/2001 at 11:53:27 PM
| We have one too... manufactured by the Universal Mfg. Co. in Bossier City La. Found new tires for one many years ago but don't have any current info on values... Our kids loved it when they were young... If you find anything please let us know too!!! |
RE:MISC: Gym-Dandy Surrey
posted by Sheryl on 1/14/2002 at 12:20:01 AM
| Hi,
I don't know the value of the Gym Dandy Surrey today other than the ones I see on Ebay, which vary from $100-$375. What I do know is that I had one of these while growing up. We got ours in approx. 1963 or 1964. My younger sister and I probably wore out a set of tires on ours taking the kids in the neighborhood for rides on it. There was always someone willing to push from behind in exchange for getting a ride in the front next trip. Hope your kids enjoy it as much as we did ours. |
RE:MISC: Gym-Dandy Surrey
posted by Paula on 5/5/2002 at 6:16:36 PM
| I just bought my Uncle's at an auction yesterday. We have fond memories of a Labor Day when they brought it over to our house back in 1967. My Aunt says that there were only a few ever made. Has anyone ever been able to contact anyone involved at the factory? Thanks |
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