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I call this my " Basement Spyder". It was hanging in the rafters of my stepsons house, last ridden by his 13 year old father back in the summer of '69. So over 50 years of being inside after only a few months of ride time. It was never tipped over, no scars on the original hand grips either...

That's really a cool ride. How do the twin shifters work? Is it a 3 speed with 2 extra gears controlled by the second shifter ?

I see in the original Sears ad for the Spyder bikes, they offered a 5 speed with optional automatic power shift. How did that shifter actually work, and do any survive today?

Im having trouble finding a chain for this Spyder 5 speed. Found one,but it's in AUSTRALIA! Also, what bike repair stand would be good?

Yes, i'm a detailer by trade and and restore antique cars for national competition, so I am thorough when it comes to details!

I cleaned a small portion with invisible glass cleaner just now. Its white again!

Thanks Crash for all the great info! Yes, It is a keeper, as I love how it is untouched at 50 years old! And yes, I love the anticipation of bringing it back to "new at Sears" condition.

Thanks Jason. Just finishing up a complete restoration on this '69

My Javelin AMX

] I grew up in the 60s, and all of the neighborhood kids had what we called polo bikes or banana bikes. The first one on the street then was my buddies new '66ish gold Rollfast 3 speed,console shift. I always wanted a multi speed muscle bike, but it never happened and I soon graduated to racing...