FMB fresh finds

[The Renaissance Man]

I would easily give $50 just for the novelty.

As for the bike, however, it looks like the system would add a lot of drag and wouldn't serve any purpose.

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

holy smokes, I'm in CT and if I did not just have my knee operated on I'd be on my way to get that. That's a huge pile of want.

 

[twojs.bike]

What happened to the “bike man for you”? I learned a lot of the basics watching his videos. They are great!

 

[Flying Merlino Brother]

It's everything you think it is; twice as fast and half the effort!

Looks to be 100% complete, hardly ridden and 100% original and stored well.

 

[Pondo]

Sweet! Did you buy that?

 

[Flying Merlino Brother]

Sweet! Did you buy that?

Yeah, I did. It's in the shop. Difficult to ride but would love to try it in the snow or mud. (difficult as there is indeed a lot of what feels like drag). Would be so much better if the front wheel drive could be engaged and disengaged with a locking hub type interface- possible mod for sure). Wife says keep it and I'm not sure what to do with it except maybe become a benefactor at a bicycle museum, insure it as priceless and retire.

It could also become a bicycle powered Dremel or drill.

Need to research this oddity a bit more, however, I may post it for trade or for sale as I would rather be in a more desirable situation such as noted herein:

 

[Pondo]

Yeah, I did. It's in the shop. Difficult to ride but would love to try it in the snow or mud. (difficult as there is indeed a lot of what feels like drag). Would be so much better if the front wheel drive could be engaged and disengaged with a locking hub type interface- possible mod for sure). Wife says keep it and I'm not sure what to do with it except maybe become a benefactor at a bicycle museum, insure it as priceless and retire.

It could also become a bicycle powered Dremel or drill.

Need to research this oddity a bit more, however, I may post it for trade or for sale as I would rather be in a more desirable situation such as noted herein:

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Very cool! I agree, it should be kept original. Probably not real good for a daily rider but an awesome conversation piece for the shop.

I love your klunker! It’s got some great elements going on already.

 

[Flying Merlino Brother]

I love your klunker! It’s got some great elements going on already.

Yeah, not mine but a direction I want to go. The frame and wheel set is listed in Brooklyn for $350.00 and I love the look too, definitely a source of inspiration!

 

[ifitsfreeitsforme]

that is the coolest cheap bike ever.

 

[Flying Merlino Brother]

Asking price was $80.00 on Aug 24. Had to leave it behind with a 1950's Firestone already in the TourX. Probably still available if anyone is looking.

five acres belvidere photos https://g.co/kgs/fvHxSSb

The linked photos are somewhat accurate but the place is disastrously messy.

Upon further investigating, all bike were 80.00 and at least (4) 3 speeds and (1) 5 speed, all English including a Robin Hood Step Thru with the oppurtunity to rebuild a Brooks Saddle.

 

[Flying Merlino Brother]

I was told by the family of the estate this was purchased at a Firestone bealership in the 50's.

 

[Wildcat]

I was told by the family of the estate this was purchased at a Firestone bealership in the 50's.

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It's made by Monark, so most probably 50's. There may be a plate on the bottom bracket. It'll have a serial number and model number that can give you the year.

 

[twojs.bike]

I want all of those. This is a problem.

 

[Flying Merlino Brother]

An introduction to the recent How To: https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/armstrong-secret-locking-mechanism.120149/#post-1292419

Three days and 4 nights of PB Blaster and a couple gentle taps and the forks came off.

Note the super fine pinstripng on the fenders! These in a production environment ... were they silk screened? Frame shares the same striping but harder to see.

The Hubs

And last but not least, more madness at the tire sizing meeting!

 

[Flying Merlino Brother]

A couple hours away from work (to Wind gap, PA) to pick up this very well patinaed ride.
I think I am done for a while, I have a long list now.

Will be a great project to learn some preservation of patina!

Complete sans one headlight.

'twas her (seller's) Dad's, bought in Bangor PA.