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MISC:   Identify an Object posted by: Rick on 2/13/2001 at 12:04:02 AM
I'm trying to identify an object I found in my Dad's basement. It says Persons-Majestic MFG. Co. Worchester Mass. on it. It's shaped like a bicycle light, except where the lens would be is just an opening. Inside is some type of fan blades. There is also a row of openings around the side of the fan blades. The back looks like it might go against the tire like a generator. If any one can help me figure out what this is, and/or what it might be worth, if anything, I would appreciate it. Please e-mail me at inctrl@juno.com. Thank you.


   RE:MISC:   Identify an Object posted by Cam on 2/15/2001 at 7:02:16 AM
Sounds like a bike siren




MISC:   Rixe, 3 seater posted by: Erick on 2/11/2001 at 5:26:33 PM
Hi , I have this bike it is a 3 seater , the head badge reads ( RIXE ) it has the olimpic circles on the frame , it is a 26 in wheeled bike with a heavy springer front on it the bike is complete down to the tire repair kit in the rear tool bag , I know that the person who had this bike was in the olimpics way back when , I think that this is a German made bike , I would really like to get info on this outstanding bike , Please help !!!





SWAP MEETS:   Atlanta/ Southlands Show and Swap posted by: Buck Peacock on 2/11/2001 at 11:28:57 AM
The dates are set for this year's(tenth annual) Atlanta Bike Show: Sat., March 31 and Sun., April 1(1st day of Daylight Saving Time). Details on the web at http://www.oldbike.com. Yes, the legendary Black Deluxe Stingray will be there.





SWAP MEETS:   Dania Beach South Florida Show and Swap Feb 17 posted by: Mike on 2/10/2001 at 3:54:31 AM
The first Antique and Classic Bicycle Show and Swap meet for Dania Beach, and South Florida will be Feb 17th, which is next Saturday. We have about 6 vendors coming to sell and about 15 people coming out to show and to buy. My wife will be calling Al Fritz (designer of the Stingray) to see if he will be attending. The show should be a pretty good suscess. Any money raised will goto the Church Day Care Center. The show is at Dania Beach Methodist Church at 113 South Federal Highway. Dania Beach is 5 minutes South of the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. If you need more information, directions, a name of a hotel to stay at, or are coming to the show. Email me at Schwinncol@aol.com or SoFLBikeShow@aol.com or you can leave me a message with your evening phone number at 954-925-8872





MISC:   Bicycle Billboard posted by: juano on 2/9/2001 at 6:57:40 PM
The Bicycle Billboard is back up. Here's the address:
www.angelfire.com/dbz/forum
(Oldroads, love your website too!)





SWAP MEETS:   Swap meet in New Zealand posted by: Paul on 2/4/2001 at 7:27:13 PM
March 10th, 9am-12pm. Thames, Nth Island, New Zealand. Come for a holiday, its summer.Market day, so lots to see and do. Swap, display and ride. Vintage, classic,and cruiser's. Reunion of 1930s-40 racing cyclists, will be in the pub, with yarns and photo albums.e-mail for more info.





WANTED:   Rollfast bicycles & parts posted by: ED GILKES on 1/31/2001 at 8:47:45 PM
Looking for rollfast bikes or parts 1950-53,trikes to 26".Hopalong cassidy parts for same.


   RE:WANTED:   Rollfast bicycles & parts posted by Richard J Duerden on 3/25/2001 at 5:38:50 AM
I am new at this but i have a 20 inch girls rolefast would be interested in selling or trading




WANTED:   IMFORMATION ON VALUE OF TWO OLD BICYLES posted by: Joice on 1/25/2001 at 11:26:12 AM
Is there any collector out there, that would know the value of these two old bicycles?
J.C.Higgins "Flightliner"
Sears "Spaceliner"
The Higgins, is red & white, w/cargo rack on r/fender, handlebar streamers, in very good condition.
One of the Sears is red,white&blue,the other Sears is red&white, also in very good condition. I have clear photos of the bicycles if anyone would like to see them.


   RE:WANTED:   IMFORMATION ON VALUE OF TWO OLD BICYLES posted by JOEL on 2/2/2001 at 2:52:35 PM
Deluxe Spaceliners and Flightliners have chrome frames, front shocks, battery taillights. There are several levels of lesser models chrome and painted. Some without springers, w/fake taillights, ... Nice ones sell for around $150-250. Condition and model will determine value.




FOR SALE:   J.C. Higgins bicycle posted by: djlange@setnet.net on 1/25/2001 at 11:17:15 AM
1950's J.C.Higgins model-"Flightliner" red & white, with cargo rack on rear fender, handlebar streamers, in great condition. Also for sale, are two Sears " Spaceliners", also in great condition.





MISC:   identify old bike posted by: ron lundquist on 1/24/2001 at 4:21:12 PM
Found a bike by the name of Gazelle. It has 28 inch tires. The seat tag says "Gazelle by Lemet" I don't know if that is the bike manufacturer or just the seat. The wheels had vynl or canvas skirts from the top of the rear fender to about half way down the rear tire. It seems to be a heavy, well made bike but I can find nothing on it. The serial number is 1929638. Any info on this bike would be greatly appreciated.


   RE:MISC:   identify old bike posted by Charlie on 2/9/2001 at 10:35:22 AM
Ron - Sounds like you have a very fine Dutch bike there.




FOR SALE:   Wisconsin Swap Meets posted by: Patrick on 1/22/2001 at 7:58:45 PM
February 17, 2001. Brazen Dropouts Annual Swapmeet. Mostly newer mountain, road and some other occasional old school parts. Great show and great vendors. Stop by and see me at the Wheels for Winners concessions booth, I'll be there all day. Also on Feb. 17 at State Fair Park in Milwaukee. Show and Swap Meet sponsored by the Wisconsin Chapter of the Model A Club of America. Sat Feb.17 excellent vintage and collectible viewer judged show and swapmeet. I attended it the last two years and got some good deals and great contacts. Cannot make it this year due to above previous commitment. A friend of mine is selling there, Tom Meyer of Cousin Fuzzys Bicycles. Tell him I said HI!


   RE:FOR SALE:   Wisconsin Swap Meets posted by Jamie on 1/23/2001 at 6:26:22 PM
Patrick,
At the state fair show in Milwaukee, do you know if they will have much BMX stuff from the 80's. Let me know, katellis@up.net. Thanks, Jamie.




MISC:   Information needed posted by: George on 1/15/2001 at 6:09:48 PM
I have a Hiawatha bicycle(girls)with the name Hiawatha on the tank and St.Croix on the chain guard.It appears to be from the 1940`s.Has all the parts and seems to be in perfect condition.How can you tell the age and approx.value?
Thanks


   RE:MISC:   Information needed posted by bob on 1/17/2001 at 11:37:37 AM
Hiawathas were made for Gambles dept stores by several makers over a long period of time. If it has a skiptooth chain and rear facing dropouts, it was made before or just after WWII. Standard 1/2 " chain probably 1950 or later. If it was made during this time period, it is likely a product of either Shelby or Cleveland Welding Co (roadmaster, hawthorne, western flyer,...) Search for these brands and compare to date it.




FOR SALE:   Butler PA Jan 21 2001 posted by: xhtc@@hotmail.com on 1/11/2001 at 9:11:13 AM
This is a very fun show! BE SURE to get there the
night before - nice hotel and we have a blast in the
"lounge" ...

To see the flyer go to:

http://www.geocities.com/classicbikeparts/butler.htm





SWAP MEETS:   MONSON MA FEB 7AM posted by: XHTC@HOTMAIL.COM on 1/11/2001 at 9:11:13 AM
Jim Huntington has confirmed Feb 11 at 7am Monson Mass

BIG buiding in the center of town (Rt.32)you cannot miss it. (Well -- I have read some posts on this page so I am sure some of you will prove me wrong...)

For a map, Copy and paste:

http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?BFCat=&Pyt=Tmap&newFL=Use+Address+Below&addr=&csz=Monson%2C+MA&country=us&Get%A0Map=Get+Map






SWAP MEETS:   looking for swapmeets posted by: Von CranknGear on 1/4/2001 at 10:42:18 PM
I'd like to find a listing on bicycle swap meets in the wisconcin area or surrounding states or will i have to form one my self ???


   RE:SWAP MEETS:   looking for swapmeets posted by Patrick Pecher on 1/22/2001 at 7:33:30 PM
There are 2 swap meets coming up very soon in Wisconsin. Unfortunately they are both on February 17 and are 100 miles apart! First, Madison National Guard Armory on Wright Street, Brazen Dropouts Annual Swap Meet. Mostly newer ie. road, mountain and some BMX and a very little bit of old school stuff. Great show and I am manning the concession stand for Wheels for Winners (a non-profit group that donates bicycles, parts and repairs to kids in need in exchange for a little community help on their part).
Same day in Milwaukee at State Fair Park. Feb. 17. Very cool show and swap meet that I have attended for the past 2 years. Vintage and collectible and old school bmx parts. Great public judged show as well. Always has some very cool customs. Sponsored by the Model A Club which is having a swap in the same space the next day Feb. 18.

   RE:SWAP MEETS:   looking for swapmeets posted by gail on 2/5/2001 at 10:03:22 AM
Im in the southern california area. Where and How do i find out when there will be vintage bicycles swap meets in my area.