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WANTED:   23" tires/rims anyone? posted by: Glenn on 10/27/2003 at 1:16:29 AM
Hi folks, I found a super old 50's motorized bike by Motobecane, that has 23 inch tires and rims! I am not experienced with vintage bikes at all, does anybody know of a source for these? I'm thinking I will have to convert over to 24", it appears the bike can handle the extra inch diameter. I got to do something, the rims are so rusty, and the tires shot! Anybody have 24" by at least 2" chrome rims available in case I can't find 23"? Thanks to all replies, I appreciate the help! Take care, Glenn (Detroit)





MISC:   Looking for info posted by: Pam Pirie on 10/13/2003 at 4:47:04 AM
I have acquired a vintage Phillips(Nottingham)women's one speed bicycle. It is a beautiful blue with a tire pump attached. The serial # is 3356690, and there is a sticker on it that says 'Oxford House Sales and Service, Brighouse and Richmond'. Can anyone help me to further identify this bike, it's age and approximate value?. Thanks, Pam


   RE:MISC:   Looking for info posted by JC on 10/22/2003 at 3:02:11 PM
Pam, try asking under the English Cycle section. There are a lot of English bike experts there.




SWAP MEETS:   ''bedford swap/show'' posted by: luke on 10/9/2003 at 8:49:29 PM
howdy from tejas!!!
a yearly bike show will be held at bicycles inc. bike shop this weekend in bedford,texas at 8am saterday.
i belive it to be the 7th annual.
see you there,
luke





SWAP MEETS:   ''bedford swap/show'' posted by: luke on 10/9/2003 at 8:49:29 PM
howdy from tejas!!!
a yearly bike show will be held at bicycles inc. bike shop this weekend in bedford,texas at 8am saterday.
i belive it to be the 7th annual.
see you there,
luke





SWAP MEETS:   swap meets in new jersey posted by: Rafal on 10/9/2003 at 12:26:40 AM
does anyone know if there is going to be a swap meet in new jersey anytime soon.





WANTED:   stingray posted by: Rafal on 10/9/2003 at 12:21:34 AM
I have a 1960 stingray with missing peices. I want to get one so i could restore it or get one restored.





MISC:   Pedal Powered Amusement Rides posted by: Mike Patterson on 10/8/2003 at 12:56:25 AM
I am looking for plans, photos, or even descriptions of pedal powered amusement rides. I saw a picture once of a small ferris wheel ride and a carousel, but lost the bookmark. Any pointers would be appreciated, to any commercial or non-commercial sites etc. Mike





FOR SALE:   old raleigh road master posted by: joe on 10/7/2003 at 3:01:20 AM
I found some more info. tubing is reynolds 2030,brooks B72,flick trigger control 3 speed,bike # under seat tubing is 296858 with no letters.





MISC:   old raleigh road master ......????? year posted by: joe on 10/7/2003 at 1:01:34 AM
I have an old raleigh black road master,three speed w/ 203c tubing,semperit(austrian)tires 40-635 (28x11.5),rod brakes,brooks seat,leather seat bag,archer AW hubs with
T2 3 on it> ANY IDEAS ON AGE & OR VALUE
IT IS A GREAT RIDE,I HAVE HAD IT FOR CLOSE TO 30 YEAR NOW.
HELP ME LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS ANTIQUE BIKE 617-864-7035





WANTED:   Western Flyer Ramrod II posted by: Bill on 10/3/2003 at 1:35:17 PM
When I was a kid I worked all summer for my dad for a quarter an hour to pay for this bike. He saw I wasn’t going to have it paid for by the end of summer and gave me a raise to 50 cents an hour. I got the bike and had many years of enjoyment with it, but when I was old enough to drive it was left to rust. Not realizing the rarity of it at the time, I ended up giving it along with several other bikes to an overseas charity that a member of my church belonged to. Now I want it back and will have to pay for it all over again. I can’t even find a picture of one on google but I am sure there has to be some out there that need a good home, and I hope you can help me find it. They made a regular ramrod and a ramrod II but I don’t remember what the difference was, probably insignificant. It is a chopper bike with long front forks. (Close to West Virginia would be a plus)

Thanks

Bill


   RE:WANTED:   Western Flyer Ramrod II posted by Bill on 1/5/2004 at 4:48:28 PM
Well, I am still looking... Please shoot me an email if you find one.

Thanks

Bill

   RE:RE:WANTED:   Western Flyer Ramrod II posted by Bill on 3/23/2004 at 12:25:29 PM
Found my Western Flyer Ramrod on ebay and won it last night!!!




MISC:   Schwinn steer tube thread size posted by: Larry on 10/3/2003 at 12:30:30 AM
Could anyone tell me what thread size the steer tube threads are on older Schwinn bikes? And if so, where could I purchase the die?





SWAP MEETS:   Trexlertown, PA Swap posted by: Rich on 9/29/2003 at 2:46:08 PM
I know that Trexlertown happens the first weekend of October. Is it on Saturday or Sunday??


   RE:SWAP MEETS:   Trexlertown, PA Swap posted by Jeff Bikeguy on 10/1/2003 at 2:25:44 AM
The Trexlertown Velodrome swap meet is this Saturday, October 4th. The show will be huge if the weather is nice. It is mostly newer stuff and track bikes but there's always a little bit of everything there. A must-see for anybody that likes bikes. The Goodwill fire company Classic/Antique show is Sunday, October 5th. This is for all the old stuff and again, if the weather is nice there will be an excellent turnout. Plan a weekend getaway and hit them both!
The shows are within walking distance of each other. Too bad they're not on the same day!




MISC:   frame? posted by: Dave on 9/20/2003 at 10:37:00 PM
hi! I aquired a straight bar 26" boys bike frame.I can't seem to find out what kind it is.It has a serial #R23912?also the rear tire mounts seem to be pressed or sleeved into the frame.It is sleek looking.If you can help me find out what kind it is i would greatly appreciate it.Thanks!





SWAP MEETS:   Iron Ranch?? posted by: curious.... on 9/17/2003 at 4:48:48 AM
Is there going to be an Iron Ranch Swap in Vancouver,WA
this year??





MISC:   LADIES HIAWATHA posted by: KAREN MYERS on 9/16/2003 at 5:01:49 PM
MY MOM GAVE ME HER OLD HIAWATHA LADIES BICYCLE (SERIAL # 1590667)SHE CANNOT REMEMBER HOW OLD IT IS. CAN ANYONE HELP ME. ITS JUST A ONE SPEED WITH A HAND OPERATED FRONT BRAKE, A CHAIN GUARD AND CHROME FENDERS.TO ME IT LOOKS LIKE A BIKE FROM THE 1960 S. HOPE YOU CAN HELP.