The Ins and Outs of small wheeled junior roadbikes
12-23-12, 07:56 PM
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^^^ Lugs look like a Gitane frame but not OEM crankset or rear end. Great bikes, just wait a year or so til he's bigger. Same bike as my 7 y.o. rides (see a few pages back)
12-27-12, 04:53 PM
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Little Gitane test ride
Finally dry enough for the little girl to try out her "new" bike. Got the stand on pedal and hop into saddle trick quickly.
12-28-12, 09:04 PM
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She looks really cold, but great to see her riding it!
cant wait to see her without here winter jacket on,
mike
cant wait to see her without here winter jacket on,
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12-29-12, 03:22 AM
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I am pretty sure I still have this. I totally forgot about it.
29 009 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr
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12-29-12, 05:44 AM
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12-29-12, 07:17 PM
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Shiver, nice little 18 inch bike!
12-29-12, 08:10 PM
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I seem to remember seeing a small racing style bike in my travels. It was a Falcon. I'll try to find it again! I'll get some pictures, too!
Any thoughts? Value!
Any thoughts? Value!
12-30-12, 04:45 PM
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12-30-12, 08:08 PM
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Well what exactly are you looking for?
12-31-12, 02:29 PM
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Wow, thanks @delcrossv 
12-31-12, 04:26 PM
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Already posted this in "Anybody need this" post, but as it is special interest, thought I'd post it here too, indeed rare. I think the first one I've seen on Craigslist
[h=2]MINI FIXIE VINTAGE ULTRA RARE - $145 (LAKELAND)[/h][HR][/HR]Date: 2012-11-24, 4:07PM EST
Reply to this post xn4gc-3379928994@sale.craigslist.org[SUP][?][/SUP][HR][/HR]THIS BIKE IS VERY HARD TO DESCRIBE. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND ONLY FOUND ONE. ITS AN OLD RALIEGH FROM ITALY. ONLY 16LBS IF THAT. ITS TINY AND ORIGINALY MADE FOR KIDS OR TEENS TO ROAD RACE. A REAL GEM. FLIP FLOP HUB 3 SPEED OR FIXIE. DOUBLE WALLED TUBLESS RIMS. GLUE ON TUBULAR TIRES. I HAVE ORIGINAL TIRES SO YOU CAN FIND NEW ONES. NO SHIFTERS AS IT WAS BEING CONVERTED TO A SINGLE SPEED OR FIXIE BEFORE I RECIEVED IT. THE BIKE DOESNT EVEN CLEAR MY DOOR KNOB. WOULD MAKE A GREAT BIKE SHOW BIKE, KID OR SMALL ADULT FIXIE OR EVEN A NICE WALL HANGER FOR A HOME OR SHOP. PRICED TO SELL IT WILL GO FAST. CALL OR TEXT ONLY 863-669-8006
[h=2]MINI FIXIE VINTAGE ULTRA RARE - $145 (LAKELAND)[/h][HR][/HR]Date: 2012-11-24, 4:07PM EST
Reply to this post xn4gc-3379928994@sale.craigslist.org[SUP][?][/SUP][HR][/HR]THIS BIKE IS VERY HARD TO DESCRIBE. I HAVE SEARCHED ONLINE AND ONLY FOUND ONE. ITS AN OLD RALIEGH FROM ITALY. ONLY 16LBS IF THAT. ITS TINY AND ORIGINALY MADE FOR KIDS OR TEENS TO ROAD RACE. A REAL GEM. FLIP FLOP HUB 3 SPEED OR FIXIE. DOUBLE WALLED TUBLESS RIMS. GLUE ON TUBULAR TIRES. I HAVE ORIGINAL TIRES SO YOU CAN FIND NEW ONES. NO SHIFTERS AS IT WAS BEING CONVERTED TO A SINGLE SPEED OR FIXIE BEFORE I RECIEVED IT. THE BIKE DOESNT EVEN CLEAR MY DOOR KNOB. WOULD MAKE A GREAT BIKE SHOW BIKE, KID OR SMALL ADULT FIXIE OR EVEN A NICE WALL HANGER FOR A HOME OR SHOP. PRICED TO SELL IT WILL GO FAST. CALL OR TEXT ONLY 863-669-8006
12-31-12, 04:52 PM
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That is well worth the money, I see forged dropouts,
i can assist finding all the difficult parts , including the tubular rear rim and tires for anyone who wants to build this bike back.
i am sure someone can haggle the price a bit.
only need a friend to pick it up!
here is the link
https://lakeland.craigslist.org/bik/3379928994.html
i can assist finding all the difficult parts , including the tubular rear rim and tires for anyone who wants to build this bike back.
i am sure someone can haggle the price a bit.
only need a friend to pick it up!
here is the link
https://lakeland.craigslist.org/bik/3379928994.html
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12-31-12, 05:11 PM
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Wow, this thread really grew some legs.
Digging all the different flavors of Junior bikes posted.
Digging all the different flavors of Junior bikes posted.
12-31-12, 05:29 PM
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If someone IS really interested, I might make a run at it, it IS an hour away, but looks like an interesting project one doesn't see too often.
01-03-13, 01:08 AM
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Here's a 20" that popped up on my "local" CL = https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/bik/3509731258.html
[h=2]Racing Bike "Kid Size" - $195 (gig harbor)[/h][HR][/HR]Date: 2013-01-02, 6:26PM PST
Reply to this post 762dj-3509731258@sale.craigslist.org[SUP][?][/SUP][HR][/HR]For Sale or trade for**********??vvvCheck it out. No photo shop. It really is a Junior Size Racing Bike.
Kid Racerwith index shifting, QR Hubs and 20"racing wheels. Perfect for the young rider with racing ambition or for that Jr. Triathlete
This is a custom conversion into a way cool Kid Racer or Tri Bike.
$195The first picture is for comparison with my Old Racer; Trek 2300 56cm.
YUP it is a mini racer.
Email me for more pics and we can set up a test ride.
Text twi five three three eight zero ninetyseven zero 6 
[h=2]Racing Bike "Kid Size" - $195 (gig harbor)[/h][HR][/HR]Date: 2013-01-02, 6:26PM PST
Reply to this post 762dj-3509731258@sale.craigslist.org[SUP][?][/SUP][HR][/HR]For Sale or trade for**********??vvvCheck it out. No photo shop. It really is a Junior Size Racing Bike.
Kid Racerwith index shifting, QR Hubs and 20"racing wheels. Perfect for the young rider with racing ambition or for that Jr. Triathlete
This is a custom conversion into a way cool Kid Racer or Tri Bike.
$195The first picture is for comparison with my Old Racer; Trek 2300 56cm.
YUP it is a mini racer.
Email me for more pics and we can set up a test ride.
Text twi five three three eight zero ninetyseven zero 6
01-13-13, 09:20 PM
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Update: I picked up the above bike today! I'm not sure of the model but I'm told it's a Schwinn of some sort. It's for one of the kids on our speed skating team. Fits him great too. Dad decided he didn't like the color much and even though I told him it doesn't look too bad, he's opting to have it powder-coated black. So I took it home with me and am almost done stripping it down for him. It's been retro-fitted with Shimano 7-speed shifters and a 7-speed Sante' freewheel. Some the original braze-ons don't quite comply but were made to work with some "extra" cable housing. I've got a day or two to think about drewing them and adding a under BB cable guide. I'll try to keep you guys updated with some build pics...
-Andy
-Andy
01-14-13, 08:53 AM
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Andy I think you should do the math on the gear ratios,
someone should test drive it ,
off the top of my head, i think nellis bike is
I think 36-46 x 14-22 and its pretty close to being correct for her.
nice find, but black?! I would paint it a bright color to be seen.
someone should test drive it ,
off the top of my head, i think nellis bike is
I think 36-46 x 14-22 and its pretty close to being correct for her.
nice find, but black?! I would paint it a bright color to be seen.
01-18-13, 04:27 PM
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I just found a small Falcon in a basement. It is orange and in very nice condition. I took a picture with my iphone and have not been able to put the pictures on this site! Too big! I will spend some time tonight putting them on Or Trying!. The bike is for sale!
