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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-18-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 704
Posted By missingspoke

There was a white one in what looked like...

There was a white one in what looked like pristine condition all summer on FB here for $90 with no takers.
I watched the ad for months because I had the same bike here that belonged to a relative....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-18-23, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 856
Posted By missingspoke

Years ago if something wasn't marked it was...

Years ago if something wasn't marked it was usually English threaded, but the only safe way is to measure the threads of try it on a hub.

Price wise, it'll depend on whether or not someone is...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
12-18-23, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By missingspoke

I looked at one someone was riding a few months...

I looked at one someone was riding a few months ago down at the pier, I was very interested until I saw they sell for over $700.
There's no way ever Id pay that much for something with only two...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-23, 05:11 AM
Replies: 28,059
Views: 4,627,346
Posted By missingspoke

There was one at the local flea market last week...

There was one at the local flea market last week in half that condition, the guy was asking $300. It was gone by the end of the day, not sure how much he sold it for but he turned down $200 while I...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-24-23, 11:44 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 545,097
Posted By missingspoke

I like the look of those but I may try to fit a...

I like the look of those but I may try to fit a pair of Sandy Beach 26x2.5" tires on it. I saw a guy with a pair on an mid 40's Murray and they fit well and looked the part.
They didn't look much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-23, 05:03 AM
Replies: 28,059
Views: 4,627,346
Posted By missingspoke

I got this the other day in a trade deal for an...

I got this the other day in a trade deal for an old balloon tire frame. I figured I was never going to do anything with an old rusty frame and a rideable bike is of more use to me than a bare frame...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-23-23, 04:40 AM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 545,097
Posted By missingspoke

I picked this up a few weeks ago at an estate...

I picked this up a few weeks ago at an estate sale. I'm told its likely a '49 or '50 model, (Columbia). .
Its mostly original parts wise besides the seat and maybe a newer front sprocket.
I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-23-23, 04:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By missingspoke

Even old rusty 1" pitch chains are worth money...

Even old rusty 1" pitch chains are worth money these days. They're getting hard to find when you need one.
I regret selling off so many of my old skip link chains years ago ever time I find a prewar...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-23-23, 04:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 934
Posted By missingspoke

If he's got under 10 posts he can't post a pic...

If he's got under 10 posts he can't post a pic here yet.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-23-23, 04:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,053
Posted By missingspoke

They both look to be in pretty decent shape...

They both look to be in pretty decent shape considering they're over 50 years old.
What i see first is four really nice clean Raleigh pattern 'Westrick' style rims, something that's hard to come by...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-23-23, 04:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 733
Posted By missingspoke

That does look like a lot of work for a mixte....

That does look like a lot of work for a mixte. The rust on the tops of the tubes is likely superficial but the paint is gone, faded and worn away by time outdoors.
The frame is likely fine...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-23-23, 03:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
Posted By missingspoke

I sold one 8 years ago for $320, (I had it listed...

I sold one 8 years ago for $320, (I had it listed at $400, and we negotiated a bit and I took $320). but it took a year to sell, it found a buyer off CL just before Christmas. Mine was a 25" frame...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
09-21-23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,648
Posted By missingspoke

I worked at a fabrication shop that had several...

I worked at a fabrication shop that had several Worksman Mover trikes from the 90's rigged as both torch carts and tool and fuel caddies.
One had a platform set up to carry 55 gallon drums of oil...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-23, 01:37 AM
Replies: 28,059
Views: 4,627,346
Posted By missingspoke

How long has it been since Michelin sold a French...

How long has it been since Michelin sold a French made 26x1 3/8" tire? (Marked 650x40A)

How long since Goodyear had one made in the USA? With the old GY tread pattern?

I happened to notice an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-23, 06:51 PM
Replies: 28,059
Views: 4,627,346
Posted By missingspoke

I have three older Schwinns, all three speeds,...

I have three older Schwinns, all three speeds, and four newer "Racer' single speed models. A few have been mine since the 70's, a few are recent purchases.
The oldest Racer, a 65, is a 21" frame,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-23, 11:51 PM
Replies: 28,059
Views: 4,627,346
Posted By missingspoke

All of the ladies frames are 21". I did go back...

All of the ladies frames are 21". I did go back and grab two complete ladies bikes, a green 67 Sports, and a black 59 Sports. I grabbed those two because they both had minty clean wheelsets. The 59...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 28,059
Views: 4,627,346
Posted By missingspoke

The only belcranks are the stamped style and a...

The only belcranks are the stamped style and a bag of what appears to be Shimano belcranks rethreaded to fit Sturmey Archer.

As I go through this stuff it looks like the majority of it is SW...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 28,059
Views: 4,627,346
Posted By missingspoke

First post here, I've been reading here for years...

First post here, I've been reading here for years though. I've been in and out of the bicycle hobby several times over the years. My first job though was as a bicycle mechanic back in the mid 70's....
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