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| Hello - I have an odd question and hope that someone here might have some information regarding it. At some point in the late 19th century (I think) the singer Lillian Russell was given a bicycle by an admirer, "Diamond" Jim Brady. He'd had it gold-plated and covered with diamonds, emeralds, etc. I think the handlebars were made of mother of pearl. Has anyone heard of this bike? And would you know if there are any pictures anywhere? If you haven't heard of this bike, would there be a specific model or type that a woman would certainly be riding at this time? ANy information would be appreciated. Thank you, Ammon Shea ammonshea@yahoo.com |
| A book titled America's Women, by Gail Collins, should be available at a local library. In this book, in a series of pictures, is a photo of Lillian Russell on a bike. Hope this helps. mc |
| The 3rd Annual Swap Meet in sunny Palmetto, FL is coming up on Feb. 4th, 5th and 6th 2005. Swap spaces are only $20.00 for all 3 days !!! (tons of space) restrooms/concessions/restaurants/flea market/motels all nearby. Directions: from I-75, take exit 228 to I-275, take 1st exit to Route 41 North, turn right an go 2 miles to Tom's Bike Shop (will be on the right) Any other information, please call Tom's Bike Shop at: (941) 729-7026 Thanks and we hope to see you there!!! |
| Just a short note. The Larz Anderson National Bike Show will be held on Sunday August 14th at the Museum of Transportation at Larz Anderson Park in Brookline, MA. Set up time will be at 9:00AM, with show times between 10:00AM to 2:00PM. There may be a swap meet held independently of Larz in+ Watertown on Saturday the 13th of August, with the show the following day. Further information on the show events and the possible swap to follow in further postings. If you wish to be added to our mailing list or are interested in a swap space, please email me at hetchinspete1@yahoo.com. Thank you, Peter Naiman Hetchinspete |
| Hi, TWISTED FANTASY B.C. is a lowrider and schwinn bike club looking for new potential members. If you are interested in joining please email me at machado1@peoplepc.com with your name,where your from and a pic of your bike. |
| ANY OF YOU NORTHWESTERN WIZZER FANS,AND OLD BIKE FANS THAT STAYED HOME CUZ YOU THOUGHT IT MIGHT RAIN, YOU WERE RIGHT IT POURED! WITH ONLY A FEW BREAKS IN THE CLOUDS IT WAS A SOGGY DOGGY, BUT TALKING TO RON MUNGER,ONE OF THE ORGANIZERS AND BARBECUE CHEF,THE TURN OUT WAS DOWN ONLY A HANDFULL OF SELLERS AND THERE WAS A GOOD SUPPLY OF BARGAIN HUNTERS SCOOPING UP ON THE DEALS. I THINK THE RAIN LOWERED A FEW PRICES AS THERE LOOKED TO BE A FAIR AMOUNT OF TRADING GOING ON.BUT BY 11:00 AM THE RAIN HAD GOT TO MOST OF US AND PEOPLE WERE PACKING UP AND HEADING HOME TO DRY OFF. IF YOU MISSED THIS ONE,YOU GOTTA CHECK IT OUT NEXT YEAR! THE LOCATION IS AWESOME AND RON IS SURELY ONE OF THE BEST BBQ CHEFS IN THE AREA, SEE YOU ALL AT THE ARMORY SWAP IN THE SPRING! JON IN DESMOINES |
| Is there any swap meets near Chicago, IL, I heard there may be one in Rockford, IL. How do I find information on any swap meets for Stingrays. |
| Any meets this weekend? I am a newbie --- not sure how to start collecting information. Thanks so much! |
| i just purchased a bike the other day from a thrift shop, 10 dollars!, looks like it could be from the 60's. The question now is has anyone ever heard of the brand free spirit,,does it have any value what so ever? |
| Free Spirit was sold by Sears I believe. |
| You are quite correct.It was sold through Sears. |
| I have a Sears & Robuck FREE SPIRIT in my garage, this is a three wheeler though, one in front, two on back & in between a large metal basket to carry belongings,i cannot find any info. other then whats on the bike, it's pretty old sometime 60's maybe, does anyone have any knowledge on this? |
| IRON RANCH PORTLAND/VANCOUVER VINTAGE BICYLE SWAP MEET THIS IS A SWAP MEET AND WHIZZER RIDE/SWAP SATURDAY SEPT.18,2004 FREE ADMISSION, SWAP BOOTHS $15 SWAP STARTS AT 8 AM AND THE WHIZZER RIDE AT 1 PM NORTH OF VANCOUVER WA.USA TAKE I-5 TO EXIT 9 HEAD NORTH ON NE 10th to 23100 NE 10 AVE. RIDGEFIELD,WA. THERE IS NO WEB SITE LISTED. I WENT FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST YEAR AND HAD A GREAT TIME, SOLD A FEW THINGS, MET SOME NICE PEOPLE,AND SAW SOME REALLY COOL WIZZERS,CUSHMANS AND OTHER VINTAGE BIKE STUFF, THE LOCATION IS WORTH THE VISIT, PROPERTY CONTAINS SOME DISPLAYS OF VINTAGE MACHINEARY AND LOTS OF ROOM TO PUTT AROUND ON YOUR MOTORIZED, SEE YOU THERE! JON |
| This Sunday is the date of the Northeast Bicycle Swap Meet. We have registered vendors coming from all 6 New England states as well as New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. There will be original Schwinn Sting-Rays, Krates, balloon tire bicycles from the 1930s, 40s and 50s, track bikes, a turn-of-the-century board track racer, English roadsters and GOOD USED Mountain and Road bikes. FREE Admission to the swap meet - AND - FREE admission to the New England Musclebike Museum! There is no official bicycle show with judging and awards, but if you've got a cycle you're proud of, then bring it a long! Click on the banner above for details and directions to the swap. Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles, Inc. http://OldRoads.com |
| Swap Meet -August 29 at Recyclist Inc. 631 Saunders Rd. Kaukauna, WI 54130. Last year had some 40 FORTY vendors, (so I've heard) Call 920 759 1200. Set Up 8:00am. $15.00 10' x 20'space. Open to Public 10:00-4:00. Satisfy that NO MILWAUKEE SHOW jones. |
| Hi I`m needing help to work out which spoke length for a 24 inch rim which I`m fitting a sturmey archer 7 speed hub to, the hub is 136mm. Whats the spoke length I need???????? Help! |
| 136mm is wrong!!! the width of the hub is 55mm and its 70mm across from spoke hole to hole. |
| Sorry for short notice but it took a long time to find a place. There will be a swap on August 7th from 10-2 at the Hibernian Hall in Watertown MA. 151 Watertown Street. Contact me for more info. Be there or be square. Do not miss the Larz Anderson Show the next day!!! Linda |
| Sorry for short notice but it took a long time to find a place. There will be a swap on August 7th from 10-2 at the Hibernian Hall in Watertown MA. 151 Watertown Street. Contact me for more info. Be there or be square. Do not miss the Larz Anderson Show the next day!!! Linda |
| Does anyone know of, or have info on the Des Moines, Iowa swap meet for this September? |
| i emailed the dude, he said it sept. 11th and 12th. i hope someone shows up, he's not advertising very much . . . |
| is it still at that same little mall where it always has been? |