1959 Roadmaster Royal Eagle

[Couch tater]

I really like the smooth ride of the CWC Shockmaster fork so when this bike came up for sale at $40 I bought it. It was purchased from the retired original owners who are moving to another state. Two parts on this bike grabbed my attention, the fork and the Shelby chainwheel. AMF bought the Roadmaster line from the Cleveland Welding Company (CWC) in 1950 and the Shelby Cycle Company in 1953. The AMF Shockmaster fork isn't as robust as the earlier CWC forks but is still a pretty good riding fork. My intent was to strip the bike for parts but the condition is so nice I almost feel bad about doing that, almost being the key here. The serial number is Jxxxxx which makes it 1959 according to a chart found at the Cabe. Rear hub is a Komet Super which I have no experience with but I guess I will soon enough. It appears the rack had a light which is missing. The chromed fenders are peaked and have embossed features on the tips that are hand painted. The 26 x 1.75 tires are in very good condition, being pliable and no cracking at all. The seat post is a wedge bolt type.

Enough of my blather, here are some photos.

 

[rat krate orange]

WOW!!! What a steal of a deal... Really love the springer forks and the Shelby sprocket is cool too.. I'd ride the wheels off that bike. Who cares if it's a girls bike.. Enjoy.. Razin..

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

Komet rear hub. My favorite.

 

[GeePig]

The chainguard looks like it was designed for a much smaller bike, and then later they didn't bother making a larger one for the larger bikes.

 

[rat krate orange]

I really like the smooth ride of the CWC Shockmaster fork so when this bike came up for sale at $40 I bought it. It was purchased from the retired original owners who are moving to another state. Two parts on this bike grabbed my attention, the fork and the Shelby chainwheel. AMF bought the Roadmaster line from the Cleveland Welding Company (CWC) in 1950 and the Shelby Cycle Company in 1953. The AMF Shockmaster fork isn't as robust as the earlier CWC forks but is still a pretty good riding fork. My intent was to strip the bike for parts but the condition is so nice I almost feel bad about doing that, almost being the key here. The serial number is Jxxxxx which makes it 1959 according to a chart found at the Cabe. Rear hub is a Komet Super which I have no experience with but I guess I will soon enough. It appears the rack had a light which is missing. The chromed fenders are peaked and have embossed features on the tips that are hand painted. The 26 x 1.75 tires are in very good condition, being pliable and no cracking at all. The seat post is a wedge bolt type

The chainguard looks like it was designed for a much smaller bike, and then later they didn't bother making a larger one for the larger bikes.

Roadmaster used the same chain guard on the 24" and 26" bikes..

 

[Rustinkerer]

Roadmaster used the same chain guard on the 24" and 26" bikes..

And those are leftover Shelby guards as well.

 

[rat krate orange]

And those are leftover Shelby guards as well.

It's a good looking chain guard any way...