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1952 Schwinn World Varsity

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Schwinn, Varsity, World

Excellent original, un-restored World Varsity mens lightweight bicycle. Equipped with Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub. Still equipped with it’s original mattress type saddle and original Schwinn script brake levers. Very often when these bikes find their way into the hands of … Continue reading →

1978 Schwinn Paramount P13

Posted on July 12, 2012 by silvercreek
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Paramount, Schwinn

I bought this Paramount in December 2011 from the original owner. I ordered a providence report from Schwinn Waterford that indicated this 1978 Paramount P13 was original order as a frameset by Jerry’s Schwinn Shop in Coon Rapids, MN in … Continue reading →

1953 Wooden Bicycle

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Davey
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles

Please help me to identify this rare bike. The man I bought said that is an ufi 1953 , but in internet nothing matches with this words. The bike has grips, chain cover, frame cover and mudguard made out of … Continue reading →

1969 Coast King

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Davey
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Coast King

Matched set of girls and boys 3-speed Coast King “De Luxe” purchased new from Coast to Coast store in 1970.Entry Submitted by roger potts … Continue reading →

1957 Western Flyer Lightweight

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Davey
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Western Flyer

This is a 1957 Norman manufactured Western Flyer. It’s been refurbished for reliability and includes a Sachs Torpedo Dreigang three speed, with a coaster brake, and new tires. I tried to keep with the original character of the bike and … Continue reading →

1942 Columbia Sports Tourist

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Columbia, Westfield Manufacturing Company

This base model lightweight bicycle is typical of the bicycles sold in America during WW2. Lack of chrome plating in areas where it is usually seen was due to restrictions in manufacturing during the war. The chain guard on this … Continue reading →

1962 Rutledge

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Davey
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Rutledge

Not sure,but heard this bike was marketed by Stelber bicycle co. of Brooklyn New York.Entry Submitted by gary dickson … Continue reading →

Late 1950’s J.C. Higgins

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Davey
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged J.C. Higgins, Sears

This is a late 1950’s JC Higgins. It is in Awesome condition. Entry Submitted by Joseph Officer … Continue reading →

1970’s “The Friendly One” with Tokheim Speedisc Transmission

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Davey
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Huffy, Tokheim

This is a bike I received in a donation. I”m curious to know anything about the Tokheim “transmission” setup and an approximate year? Thanks in advance.Entry Submitted by Mark Brownlee UPDATE: Info found on oldroads.com…. “The Tokheim was a five … Continue reading →

1964 Schwinn Racer

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Davey
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles | Tagged Racer, Schwinn

This is my bike, it has 3 speed Sturmey Archer, with full Schwinn parts. Its my winter project for this winter.Entry Submitted by adam christenson … Continue reading →

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