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  1. camus

    The Mercedes of Bicycles

    Mercedes No.3 (1926) https://group.mercedes-benz.com/company/magazine/culture/100-things-bikes-by-mercedes.html
  2. irideiam

    SOLD Brooks Saddles

    I prefer brooks saddles over original saddles on all my cruisers & vintage bikes. See brookengland.com for specs on each model. As a result of thinning out the heard and selling bikes with their original saddles. I have a B66, B67, B72 & Tris Italian ( size of B17) saddle all in great shape and...
  3. bikesnbuses

    SOLD LOCAL PU in southern RI on CT/RI border Vintage 1949 Columbia balloon tire bicycle

    NOTE!! I will trade this bike for the CORRECT ALUMINUM TRUSS RODS I need for my 1940 HAWTHORNE! (These are NOT the same as Silver King truss rods..) Great project bike for this summer!Lots of patina ! The year is 1949 made in Westfield Massachusetts .. Boys bicycle with 26" wheels Asking $100...
  4. U

    Beach cruiser to a klunker build (...to a tractor :)

    Hello everyone Im new to the community, and also new to vintage bikes, builds and so on. This is my first build, still doing stuff, but is ridable now, so here it goes. It started as a broken used supermarket pink and white beach cruiser, now I am trying a klunker build. I send it to a bike...
  5. Starnger

    El Niñer

    The inspiration for this bike was in early Klunkers, running classic one piece cranks and planetary gear hubs. However some modern Klunker twist was also welcome, for example i made it run 29' wheels. I used an old destroyed Electra ladies cruiser frame (hence the name) as a starting point, and...
  6. Chiller662

    New Member from New Jersey

    I have been collecting for a little while . Currently I have four bikes due to working out of my basement untill I can afford a garage. First up is my 1957 Pleasureliner It looks pretty good now but has it's got the ridden look that I was going for. Next is my 1960s Jet pilot I did clean it up...
  7. W

    90's Performance MTB

    Hey all! I traded an old hipster bike for a mtb with some potential and have been exceedingly impressed by frame and component quality now that I'm digging into the bike. Can anyone tell me a little about this brand and model? And maybe what it might be worth? I've restored it pretty much...
  8. Starnger

    1970 Schwinn Typhoon

    So, another nice story of me getting a vintage American bike in Europe is here :) First of all, yes, i do have unfinished projects, but this one is different! (Ha-ha, but true this time) I was not intending to buy it, but i saw an ad on dutch Marktplaats with this photos: The ad said 1950's...
  9. bikesnbuses

    Large 1940's Colson Tricycle local pickup in southern RI

    Great trike, needs tires, has replacement seat.. $60 WITH hubcaps $40 WITHOUT hubcaps.. Located in Ashaway RI zip code 02804 I can hold for an agreed time if it is paid for.. Thank you! Jeff
  10. T

    Plates Los Angeles 1939-41

    Hello. I have three vintage license plates from Los Angeles that I am willing to sell. $100. Shipped from Mojave, CA.
  11. bikesnbuses

    Withdrawn Vintage Armacost Bicycle Headlamp 6V Sealed Beam No.220 N.O.S like a Delta setup Battery box

    Super cool ! New Old Stock vintage Armacost bicycle Headlamp 6V Sealed Beam No.220 N.O.S NEW FREE SHIP. Condition is "New". Beautiful condition with box and instruction. Perfect for any build! Asking $85 shipped in the USA obo
  12. Steveo99

    Hand Crafted Hub Shiners

    Jeweled Bicycle Hub Shiners. I can customize in Black Genuine Leather or Natural Genuine Leather. This purchase includes 1 Handed Crafted Front and 1 Hand Crafted Rear Hub Shiner. Right now you can choose the jewel to be red, blue, or light teal. Each jewel is made of a high quality hard...
  13. C

    Vintage JC Higgins Cruiser (1950s?)

    Hey everyone!! I came across this awesome bike that was going to be sent off to the scrap metal yard. I'm having a difficult time findings information about the bike. I'll attach some pictures, which include the vin. With pricing, my plan is to strip it down and restore it to make it look...
  14. A

    Schwinn Collegiate w/ 3 Speed Sturmey Archer $150

    Royal blue Schwinn Collegiate was restored with all new parts. 1973 Sturmey Archer 36H 18T 3 Speed (rebuilt), Tektro brakes RT559, Sunrims CR18, vintage road-style handlebars Schwalbe tires, puncture-proof inner tubes. Every bolt was changed, new spokes, Tektro brakes are quick release allowing...
  15. 1970's Columbia "Tourist V"  Women's 5- Speed.

    1970's Columbia "Tourist V" Women's 5- Speed.

    1970's Columbia 5 speed bicycle. In good shape, and pedals easily. Has "BMA/6" Sticker . Shimano 5-speed gearbox and derailleur.
  16. 1968 Sears  3-speed

    1968 Sears 3-speed

    Austrian Made Sears 3-speed Bicycle I bought at a swap meet. Pedals very smooth, has new tires and tubes.
  17. Degoragon

    Right in my backyard.....Literally! 1941 Hiawatha (shelby Flying Cloud )

    So, not too long ago, I was walking in my backyard, and I spotted this leaning beside a fallen in shed. So I pulled it out of the weeds to get a better look. From what I have found, it is a 1941 (approx.) Hiawatha, built by Shelby, and sold at Gamble's Department stores. It looks identical to...
  18. Flying Zombie

    A few Classic Ladies

    1950 JC Higgins Airflow SOLD 1948 Hawthorne DeLuxe $300 obo 1953 Schwinn Hornet SOLD All skiptooth Prefer not to ship but may under the right circumstances. Willing to drive within reason or meet half way. I'm in Green Bay, WI
  19. Flying Zombie

    SOLD '39 Elgin Twin Bar

    https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/39-elgin-twin-bar.155277/ Normally I post a full fledged ad here specifically, but I'm on time crunches and minutes count right now. It's on the Cabe and explained piece by piece with FULL pictorial in vast detail. Any questions, interest.. comments.. feel...
  20. Ethan

    Rollin' Scrap....

    I recently acquired an older cantilever frame. No brand, no markings, there may be a serial number stamped in the bottom of the frame....or it may be my imagination. It does have a couple issues, the worst of which is the dropouts, 1 side in particular is a wreck. This is the frame as I got it...
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