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Forum: Beach Cruisers
04-08-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,728
Posted By Nikon Fan

1962 Schwinn Cruiser Weight Limit?

Recently purchased a vintage Schwinn Cruiser (1962 per the serial number) in very good condition. Chrome rims and fenders are nearly spotless, everything on it is original in nearly immaculate...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-20, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,452
Posted By gugie

Motobecane Le Champion

I bought this frame at Eroica last year. I checked out the Saturday flea market, left without buying anything and rode back to il Palazzo where Andy_K asked why I didn't buy the Le Champion frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-20, 05:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By daviddavieboy

I don't particularly like French bikes but I came...

I don't particularly like French bikes but I came across one and I bought it for the parts. I could not bear to throw the frame in the trash even though it has a poor repair. It is a Mercier Formule...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-20, 01:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By Manu431

It is indeed that makes the tour de france...

It is indeed that makes the tour de france unique. (but it applies probably to the giro and the vuelta.)
You are not looking just at a race (frankly, you are waiting many hours and they pass by so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 07:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By satbuilder

Here’s the original thread on my 300: ...

Here’s the original thread on my 300:

https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/872019-not-too-bad-42-years-old-mercier.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 05:34 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By satbuilder

My first road bike was a Jacques Anquetil. I...

My first road bike was a Jacques Anquetil. I purchased it in late summer of 1971. It was a heavy gas pipe bike with a red label Simplex derailleur that found its way into the spokes. Replaced it with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 09:07 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By satbuilder

This is my '71 300. Purchased new by my older...

This is my '71 300. Purchased new by my older sister. I finally convinced her to sell it to me in the mid '70's, and unfortunately the bike had been stored on an apartment balcony. So the chrome on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 08:40 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By Mr. 66

Well this looks like a good place to park my...

Well this looks like a good place to park my Mercier. I've had this a a month or so....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-20, 03:13 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By Manu431

very nice information about Mercier bike ! ...

very nice information about Mercier bike !
Thanks a lot for that.

As I am currently working on a Mercier bike (1977 ?) I recently purchased , I am of course really interested.
Let me know if...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
12-05-19, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 533,415
Posted By Milkdudd

Holy mackerel. When someone asks for more photos...

Holy mackerel. When someone asks for more photos you don't fool around. How about one with Mount Rushmore in the background? Or on the deck of an aircraft carrier? That's some bike you have there!...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
12-05-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 533,415
Posted By blackbomber

Oh sure: ...

Oh sure:

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0238_c2c9e42bd5c060058bf69467b62235eecf1a1b8b.jpg...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
12-01-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 533,415
Posted By Milkdudd

Any chance of a few more pictures from different...

Any chance of a few more pictures from different angles? Reminds me of the polished aluminum aircraft of the WWII era. Nice
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-27-19, 08:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,994
Posted By Rollfast

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/dsc00211_57dc5a4191dda2384b12c253431dab83e60c600d.jpg...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-26-19, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 533,415
Posted By Nighttrain

Holy cow! That’s a work of art.

Holy cow! That’s a work of art.
Forum: Beach Cruisers
11-25-19, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 533,415
Posted By blackbomber

1937(ish) Hawthorne Duralium (Monark Silver King)...

1937(ish) Hawthorne Duralium (Monark Silver King) fenderless custom:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-19, 06:05 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,958
Posted By qcpmsame

Two reasons, its how I was raised, and its...

Two reasons, its how I was raised, and its repaying all of the good that I received here from the good folks that congregate in the C&V Forum. My parents, and the other adults around our neighborhood...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-19, 11:25 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,958
Posted By thook

simple, i think. though it may not always appear...

simple, i think. though it may not always appear to be the truth, you/we are made of love. intelligent, conscious, self-aware love. you/we have a heart and instinctively know in order to exist and be...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-11-19, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,140
Posted By OldCruiser

I own a yellow late 60’s Heavy Duti . It was my...

I own a yellow late 60’s Heavy Duti . It was my first bike purchase that lead to my renewed interests in biking . I have swapped out the wheels for lighter aluminum wheels with 1.5” street tires ....
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-11-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,140
Posted By FiftySix

My only experience is with the 21st century...

My only experience is with the 21st century Schwinn cruisers.

Someone around here has linked the webpage below before. Worth a look see for the old Schwinn catalog scans.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 05:36 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 33,146
Posted By Chombi1

Sometimes I find myself pausing when I compose...

Sometimes I find myself pausing when I compose replies to posts from new members new to C&V asking questions about bikes like Peugeots with Carbolite 103 or similar bikes with 1020 or 2040 high...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 05:27 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 33,146
Posted By Rollfast

Asking what your bike is worth is not a crime in...

Asking what your bike is worth is not a crime in itself. Even if that is all they want, if they are served then our mission is met. There is no rule that says you must grow old and die here. Our...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-02-19, 09:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,208
Posted By FiftySix

Some factory saddles are surprisingly good. ...

Some factory saddles are surprisingly good.

I almost always have to change the saddle for any bike I've ever bought. Yet, the 7 year old saddle that came with my Schwinn I got a month or two back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-19, 11:29 AM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,210
Posted By bargo68

From oldest to newest: Sunshine Bikes here...

From oldest to newest:

Sunshine Bikes here in Fairfax on a 1983 Miyata Ridge Runner. Sadly, I'm not the original owner on any of these bikes.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,875
Posted By chainwhip

I can read that as "Tornado" quite easily. ...

I can read that as "Tornado" quite easily.
...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-27-19, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 533,415
Posted By OldCruiser

Updated pics of my Electra C1’s

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/818c3379_b5ae_4631_b872_a461fed854f4_a998636ce758a54981ef4e27a516e90ea31903a0.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-19, 02:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,910
Posted By Andy_K

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48615013676_90...

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48615013676_90a368c297_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h4WDQY)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48615162042_e4912f4793_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h4XpX1)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-19, 02:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,910
Posted By Andy_K

Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions here,...

Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions here, especially mountaindave who I also pestered in PM for local knowledge. I didn't get in quite as much riding as I'd hoped because there was a lot to do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 3,872
Views: 1,130,452
Posted By PilotFishBob

Don't think I've ever posted the Grand Jubilé in...

Don't think I've ever posted the Grand Jubilé in this thread so... Out on a ride this morning before the thunderstorms roll in later today.
...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-20-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 25,647
Posted By flatrockmobile

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20190820_120811_b90d1ec30b7e1fbc32c6d5fc2d813b00ba3037fe.jpg
Sweaty on the jetty. Looking back your way dbf909 toward New Smyrna side...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
08-17-19, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1,490
Views: 533,415
Posted By FiftySix

I see there are plenty of diamond frame cruisers...

I see there are plenty of diamond frame cruisers within this thread. :)

I'll submit my recently acquired diamond frame cruiser, it replaced my cantilever frame cruiser also in this thread.

I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-19, 10:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,649
Posted By SurferRosa

^ Looks like a fun bike to ride over to Wally's...

^ Looks like a fun bike to ride over to Wally's and give him and Beav the business. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-19, 07:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,699
Posted By bikemig

I like the UE 8 a lot. It is a very sensible bike...

I like the UE 8 a lot. It is a very sensible bike with fenders, a good rack, and a lighting system. I had no problem paying $100 for this one. I think that's high for a UO 8 but not terrible for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,219
Posted By rdlange

OP is most grateful for the clarification. ...

OP is most grateful for the clarification. Thanks to all who responded.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,653
Posted By Jeff Wills

^^^ Agreed, nice photos. Merziac said hello when...

^^^ Agreed, nice photos. Merziac said hello when we were hanging out at the start. I arrived too late to hear the speeches, but I still waited a couple minutes to let the crowd thin out. It'za real...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-19, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,653
Posted By merziac

^^^ Pics as promised

^^^ Pics as promised
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-19, 11:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,653
Posted By merziac

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/wyeth_003_21209ebf9809239c0761bbb70588748d8043763f.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-19, 12:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,653
Posted By gugie

And you get awesome pictures like this: ...

And you get awesome pictures like this:




https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/768x1024/48201747137_4e075590f2_b_2946faa015f6a07cf85fee9e6399b80dfb193826.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-19, 12:41 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 18,450
Posted By Drillium Dude

Crazy New Bike Day

I ended up getting the Bianchi after all! I had almost given up hope in this thread: A little help? (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1179185-little-help.html)

The seller contacted me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By Wildwood

I don't have a bug for Mercier, but totally...

I don't have a bug for Mercier, but totally concur that there are bikes out there that worth saving. For nostalgia.... and many other reasons... sometimes only curiosity, and that's good enough.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 10:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By bikemig

I agree with pretty much everything you said that...

I agree with pretty much everything you said that bikes are functional and useful works of art but I'll disagree that vintage Merciers are not desirable to serious bike enthusiasts. Plenty of people...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 09:02 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By schwinnderella

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/mercier_green_300_big_1__1f80110d0a124133053faf57e97d774a35afcc67.jpg

My similar green 300?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 06:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By CV-6

Au contraire, Mercier is very desirable to many...

Au contraire, Mercier is very desirable to many of us who recall pink Merciers in the peloton. You got a nice one even if it isn't pink.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 06:17 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By bikemig

This bike is beautiful and well worth fixing up....

This bike is beautiful and well worth fixing up. A leather saddle would be right on this bike and you can likely find a decent one if you hunt around on craigslist (Brooks are widely available and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 06:09 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By rustystrings61

One of the bikes that I keep talking about...

One of the bikes that I keep talking about parting with, but somehow never do, is an ancient, crusty Mercier 100 or 200 that probably started out much like JimR56's machine above, but apparently led...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 05:54 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By randyjawa

Oops, in the post above, I showed the wrong bike....

Oops, in the post above, I showed the wrong bike. Sorry. This is the one I meant to show......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-19, 05:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 27,890
Posted By randyjawa

That old Mercier is in great shape and pleasing...

That old Mercier is in great shape and pleasing to the eye. A few have come my way, over the years. One of the last to show up was a product of boredom...

My son was visiting me and bored. I told...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-19, 03:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,139
Posted By cb400bill

Here's one. ...

Here's one.

https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/d/bridgewater-schwinn-le-tour-bike-27/6927712857.html

https://images.craigslist.org/00S0S_kQtPSt6Ijd7_1200x900.jpg
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-20-19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,208
Posted By FiftySix

I like padded saddles, but they need to be firm....

I like padded saddles, but they need to be firm. If a saddle is too soft you basically compress the saddle all the way like a down filled pillow would do. Feels good to the hand, doesn't feel good to...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
07-18-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,070
Posted By Vintage Schwinn

https://bikehistory.org/bikes/heavyduti/ ...

https://bikehistory.org/bikes/heavyduti/

https://bikehistory.org/catalogs/1965.html

It appears that this bicycle had a "heavier duty" front hub with stronger/beefier spokes.
The seat was the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,139
Posted By uncle uncle

I have a red 1977 Schwinn LeTour II... in...

I have a red 1977 Schwinn LeTour II... in rideable condition. It's yours, free, if you want to pick it up. I'm in south Kansas. I know it's not the same, but it's close.
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