F Fahrrad Joined May 17, 2011 Messages 438 Reaction score 7 Location Waco, TX Rating - 100% 3 0 0 Nov 12, 2012 #1 Just picked it up today, guy stated it was a 50's rollfast, but I am thinking 60's, what are the experts opinion? Sticker Metal not a sticker For my wife or mom.
Just picked it up today, guy stated it was a 50's rollfast, but I am thinking 60's, what are the experts opinion? Sticker Metal not a sticker For my wife or mom.
udallcustombikes Joined Aug 20, 2009 Messages 4,202 Reaction score 105 Location Derby, KS Rating - 100% 1 0 0 Nov 12, 2012 #2 Bendix didn't introduced the red band in '61. There is no list to help date Rollfast bikes or any other Snyder built bikes. I had the same bike a couple years ago, but mine was Hawthorne branded. Early to mid 60s for sure.
Bendix didn't introduced the red band in '61. There is no list to help date Rollfast bikes or any other Snyder built bikes. I had the same bike a couple years ago, but mine was Hawthorne branded. Early to mid 60s for sure.
F Fahrrad Joined May 17, 2011 Messages 438 Reaction score 7 Location Waco, TX Rating - 100% 3 0 0 Nov 13, 2012 #3 Thanks for the info.
ratina Joined Oct 20, 2007 Messages 3,747 Reaction score 28 Location Lombard IL Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Nov 13, 2012 #4 I have a Snyder built Hawthorne, the crank was stamped 67, maybe check yours.
Rustinkerer Joined Jul 31, 2008 Messages 3,998 Reaction score 456 Location Newton, North Carolina Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Nov 16, 2012 #5 Chainguard makes it 1963 or later. -Adam