Or I could try to make this fit.
38 Hawthorne Twin Bar 5 Bar Monark FORKIN AROUND
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Thanks YH, that looks sharp!!!
It that a Monark 5 bar?
It that a Monark 5 bar?
I just saw this bike deep in the gallery thread. I love the color combo.
For my Hawthorne, may Candy Red for the interior color and Candy Green on the outer edges.
For my Hawthorne, may Candy Red for the interior color and Candy Green on the outer edges.
Cool! I'm really digging the Monark fork and enclosed guard! Might just have to build mine like that!
Interestingly, my frame was also owned by Nick at one point!
-Adam
Interestingly, my frame was also owned by Nick at one point!
-Adam
Cool! I'm really digging the Monark fork and enclosed guard! Might just have to build mine like that!
Interestingly, my frame was also owned by Nick at one point!
I think all cool bikes must pass through Nick's hands.
What did you end up doing with yours?
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Just have caught up with this one, I'm hooked!
Like everyone else, the Monark springer gets the job in my eyes. But I definitely don't like the raised up front! If you have to space it, please do it on the top!
The chain guard and rack really go nicely with it also!
This may be just me, but my first impression makes me think flat-track bike! I'm thinking 24" fat knobby tires front and back, a low sprung saddle hugging the frame and rack, short MX bars and a couple of number plates. Heavy, fast and dirty!
Couldn't find exactly what I'm seeing, but here's one in the ball park...
Can you see it?
Like everyone else, the Monark springer gets the job in my eyes. But I definitely don't like the raised up front! If you have to space it, please do it on the top!
The chain guard and rack really go nicely with it also!
This may be just me, but my first impression makes me think flat-track bike! I'm thinking 24" fat knobby tires front and back, a low sprung saddle hugging the frame and rack, short MX bars and a couple of number plates. Heavy, fast and dirty!
Couldn't find exactly what I'm seeing, but here's one in the ball park...
Can you see it?
Looking pretty sweet! I ended up with the super rare chainring/guard off your bike. Mine was swiped just before I bought it. I picked up a super nice OG paint `39 Monark built/badged 4Bar with one year only springer for my girl's Xmas gift.
Liking the way the chain guard looks!
Liking the way the chain guard looks!
I couldn't agree more I like the fork and chain guard you picked out for this frame its sweet looking all together .
I see the flat tracker in it! Bring it forth fisherman!
Another one of these frames just popped up in the Sale section
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/5-bar-frame-for-sale.81353/
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/5-bar-frame-for-sale.81353/
I bought this 1939 Monark 5-bar last September. It has the original style spring fork.
WOW! That one is gorgeous Drew!!!! I would love to see more pics.
Welcome to RRB, by the way.
Welcome to RRB, by the way.
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This bicycle started out looking pretty rough when I first found it. I picked it out of a scrap iron pile. It cost me $5.00. With the help of ebay and my junk parts inventory, I managed to get it back in riding condition.
Before photos
Before photos
Not a bad looking "rider".
Your's is a true 5 bar. My frame style was actually called a Twin Bar.
Your's is a true 5 bar. My frame style was actually called a Twin Bar.
Is yours badged as a Monark or Hawthorne?
