New from Ohio

[caucasionj]

Hello! I'm new to vintage bikes and restoring them. I just bought a Firestone bike off of my buddy for $25 and looking to restore it to its former glory. I have no idea what year this bike is or model and can't really find anything out concrete myself. The bike has a large "F" with Firestone below it on the front head. Attached should be a link to the picture of the bike. If you guys could lay some education on me I'd be grateful. Thanks in advance!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/87339727@N02/7998843363/

 

[caucasionj]

p.s. the bike also has an odometer? attached to the bottom of the front fork. It's in really good condition and works too.

 

[Jpromo]

Welcome! What you have there is a Firestone badged bike that was built by the bicycle company Monark. If you look up a Monark Rocket, you should come up with some bikes that have the same frame as yours. Looks to be late 50s. Enjoy!

 

[caucasionj]

Awesome! Thank you so much! I'm definitely going to do more research on it.

 

[NLCTVWguy]

Welcome to Rat Rod Bikes!

Make yourself at home, you're going to like it here. This site pulls together some of the best builders and easy-going but hard-working bike guys from all around the country, and the world.

There are so many builds to read and learn from- start with one of our Build-Off contests and work your way through some of the building stories on here. It's fun, inspirational, and sometimes mind-blowing what RRB friends are building on two wheels.

Enjoy!

--Rob

 

[caucasionj]

Thanks! Seems like a cool site and a good group of people. Can't wait to dig in further!