The original and magnificent Shwinn Krate
Looks like a "lemon"(crate ) to me... :D
Quote from: 557 on May 01, 2020, 02:07:55 AM
Looks like a "lemon"(crate ) to me... :D
1972-1973 Lemon Peeler.
There were 2 Krates
Apple Krate
Orange Krate
Then one of original 3 was the Lemon Peeler. They debuted in December '67 as '68 models.
The Pea Picker was added in late 1968 as a '69 model
In 1970 they added the Cotton picker and Gray Ghost late in '70 as a '71 model year Both had limited run times and today are quite rare because of that.
Front fenders were added late in '68. Rear disc brakes were a '72 model year option. Shifter handles changed over the 6 years of production.
1973 was the last year they were available.
Mon ami... more colors available:
The popular Schwinn Krate bikes were produced from 1968 until 1972. Originally, the Krate bikes were offered in 6 colors. The first three colors were introduced in 1968. They were the Orange Krate, the Apple Krate (Red), and the Lemon Peeler (Yellow). These three continued to be available for all five model years. The Pea Picker (Green) was introduced in 1969 and continued for all remaining model years. The Cotton Picker (White) had a 2 year run in 1970 and 1971. The rarest of them all was the Grey Ghost which was produced only in 1971. Only 6 colors made up the Original Krate collection.
Then in 1999 Schwinn started to make fakearoo (like some SAAC members accounts) Shwinn krates.....
Will post some of ours when we head back to Miami
Quote from: 2112 on May 01, 2020, 02:38:02 AM
There were 2 Krates
Apple Krate
Orange Krate
Then one of original 3 was the Lemon Peeler. They debuted in December '67 as '68 models.
The Pea Picker was added in late 1968 as a '69 model
In 1970 they added the Cotton picker and Gray Ghost late in '70 as a '71 model year Both had limited run times and today are quite rare because of that.
Front fenders were added late in '68. Rear disc brakes were a '72 model year option. Shifter handles changed over the 6 years of production.
1973 was the last year they were available.
Here is another kool one, don't you wish you had a 69 Hurst/Olds?
Was the Krate in a similar series to the Schwinn Stingray?
Quote from: Don Johnston on May 01, 2020, 07:29:08 PM
Was the Krate in a similar series to the Schwinn Stingray?
A Krate is to a StingRay what a Shelby is to a Mustang.
Bottom line is a Krate is/was built on a 20" StingRay frame.
Kinda sorta, it's like a Mustang and a Mustang Shelby
We have a few volumes of Ignaz Shwinn and his buddy Arnold's creations
Heres a quick read
The Schwinn Krates | 1968 to 1973
https://bikehistory.org/bikes/krates/
Quote from: Don Johnston on May 01, 2020, 07:29:08 PM
Was the Krate in a similar series to the Schwinn Stingray?
O.k.,but let's get to the bottom line.Which is "quicker"(I know it depends on the "motor") a crate or a ,gulp, Raleigh chopper??? ;D More importantly where does the Yamaha "motobike " figure in all of this??? I know it is better to buy American,but inquiring minds want to know!!! 8)
And which has better resonance with cards in the spokes? 8)
And what about that upstart Prince model?!?! Them things any good???
A Grey Ghost is like a 67 427/435 Vette.
A lot more exist today than we're originally ever made.
Quote from: pchmotoho on May 02, 2020, 01:54:10 PM
A Grey Ghost is like a 67 427/435 Vette.
A lot more exist today than we're originally ever made.
. True of virtually everything that you can "clone" that has value unfortunately.... :'(
Does anyone remember the 1970s kids show "Wonderama" with Bob McAllister? They were always giving away a Ross Apollo 5-speed. I always wanted one of those.
And wasn't those Schwin 20" Bikes about $60.00 back then. Alot of newspaper delivery money spent on those.
Quote from: 68gtcoupe on May 05, 2020, 02:52:17 PM
Does anyone remember the 1970s kids show "Wonderama" with Bob McAllister? They were always giving away a Ross Apollo 5-speed. I always wanted one of those.
. I remember wonderama....It was "far out"........
Bill Gates
So,that's why they call it a "sissy" bar..... ;D
I have a few schwinn Stingrays they all have original paint and tires unrestored. One is a 73 Lemon Peeler with rear disc brake, one is a 67 Rams Horn, the other is a Green 67 Regular Stingray with the original slick like I had when I was young. Also a basically brand new 1974 that was a one owner they never used with the original paperwork.
While we are on Bikes I also have a Shelby and a Corvette Bike both mostly original.
I have a few as well. My '73 Apple Krate was my dream bike from 1970-1975. They were $129 depending on options.
My parents paid $500 for their '65 Impala SS so $129 was not going to happen. I first started earning money in 1975 so my first bike ended up being a Schwinn LeTour
I have two Huffy's as well.
But I bleed Ford Blue and Schwinn whatever color Schwinn is.
212 you have some great looking bikes. I would like to have a original paint apple krate or orange krate if you have one to sell. I also have a 1947 Whizzer all original with great patina.
I do have a Trio of 1968 Krates in over the top condition. The Orange and Apple are original, only the Lemon was repainted by a previous owner.
All Date code correct. These were the original 3 Krates released in the first year.
I would consider selling the 3 as a package. They are in incredible condition. My best Apple is NOS, never been ridden. I do have another that is a rider I want to keep and a 3rd that has OK paint, but needs to be reassembled with fresh cables, tuned etc. I wouldn't paint it, but it needs work. I would sell that one if I guy wanted to doll it up.
You are the Krate guy. Man those are some good looking bikes. I'm like you I still get excited looking at those things. It all goes back to what we all wanted when we were young it went from bikes to motorcycles to cars and women fell in there somewhere.
I still have my Schwinn Le Tour I bought new back in the mid 70's. It is 100% original, low miles but not in real nice condition.
Quote from: Shelby73 on May 05, 2020, 06:20:34 PM
You are the Krate guy. Man those are some good looking bikes. I'm like you I still get excited looking at those things. It all goes back to what we all wanted when we were young it went from bikes to motorcycles to cars and women fell in there somewhere.
LOL!
I think it was a generational thing about growing up in the 60's and 70's.
Teens today see it as an ailment. ;D
They're like cars most got well used and abused, I know we beat ours up, I learned to paint working on mine, it was green and I painted it black and lace painted the chain guard then I put chopper forks on it. luckily there were some people that didn't like to ride and theirs got put in a corner and sold at yard sales years down the road.
This thread seems like an appropriate home for this picture, even if the car is a brand X.
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/487-050520184910.jpeg)
What about the bikes that actually have a direct connection to the cars we love?
Phil Remington even is purported to have lent his engineering skills to these.
- Phillip
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/134-050520195119.jpeg)
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/134-050520195221.jpeg)
Quote from: cj750 on May 05, 2020, 06:51:29 PM
This thread seems like an appropriate home for this picture, even if the car is a brand X.
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/487-050520184910.jpeg)
Fantastic picture. Puts the size of the bike in perspective. Pretty lady helps too.
With the rear caliper brake, white seat, front fender and 90 degree bend shifter would lead me to believe the Krate is a very late '68 or early'69.
Is her twin in the car??
Easy...schwinn
Quote from: 557 on May 01, 2020, 08:23:10 PM
O.k.,but let's get to the bottom line.Which is "quicker"(I know it depends on the "motor") a crate or a ,gulp, Raleigh chopper??? ;D More importantly where does the Yamaha "motobike " figure in all of this??? I know it is better to buy American,but inquiring minds want to know!!! 8)
Once again easy the schwinn
Quote from: Don Johnston on May 01, 2020, 08:30:18 PM
And which has better resonance with cards in the spokes? 8)
Ross are nice but kind of chunky....schwinn again wins
Quote from: 68gtcoupe on May 05, 2020, 02:52:17 PM
Does anyone remember the 1970s kids show "Wonderama" with Bob McAllister? They were always giving away a Ross Apollo 5-speed. I always wanted one of those.
Great collection of bikes !
Dandy Dick on a Schwinn !
Forget about the baseball cards, the Mattel vroom
Simply the best
Quick information
The Schwinn Krate Sting-Ray - Rate Your Music
https://rateyourmusic.com/list/JonFox/the_schwinn_krate_sting_ray/
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on May 13, 2020, 08:50:45 AM
One of the competitors
. Damn that thing looks "complicated".... ::)
Senor Trent, lots of competitors but as they say close but no cigar.....
Quote from: 557 on May 13, 2020, 11:24:33 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC TONY on May 13, 2020, 08:50:45 AM
One of the competitors
. Damn that thing looks "complicated".... ::)
The Huffy Wheel not to be confused with th he Columbia Mach
The Columbia Mach
Sears (remember them) got into the muscle bike game with their Drag Racer
The Columbia Mach should be the Columbia Mack because it is straight up pimpin .... 8)
Lots of kool muscle bike back in the day
Quote from: 557 on May 16, 2020, 02:03:45 AM
The Columbia Mach should be the Columbia Mack because it is straight up pimpin .... 8)
Here are some more Machs
The Evel Kneivel bike guaranteed to make your jump go 10 feet further
The Ross Apollo
The Wildcat 300
Huffy
They make the Kneivel bike in an adult size???Cuz if so,count me in!! 8)Rad......
Raleigh Chopper. When I was a kid, I had one just like this along with a Ross Apollo 5 speed in yellow.
Nope
Just like when I ride our krates people call me a circus gorilla
But boy is it fun !
Quote from: 557 on May 24, 2020, 02:03:35 PM
They make the Kneivel bike in an adult size???Cuz if so,count me in!! 8)Rad......
great thread Tony, I always wanted one of those when I was a kid !
Not easy to tell, any idea on these ? never mind about Natalie Wood ;)
Mike
Natalie would've made a milk crate look good.
Chopper did anyone say Chopper....the Chopper genie hascgranted your wish !
Quote from: 68stangcjfb on May 24, 2020, 03:19:39 PM
Raleigh Chopper. When I was a kid, I had one just like this along with a Ross Apollo 5 speed in yellow.
Natalie...Wood...won't go off topic with some jokes that are a bit off color, but here's a nice pic
Quote from: honker on May 26, 2020, 04:30:42 PM
great thread Tony, I always wanted one of those when I was a kid !
Not easy to tell, any idea on these ? never mind about Natalie Wood ;)
Mike
Back to the subject at hand...muscle bikes and their in8vative safety and performance accessories
Just makes me want to be a kid again! :)
Grasshopper....if we search hard in our inner self, one can find who we once were....keep riding free
Quote from: BGlover67 on May 27, 2020, 10:18:35 AM
Just makes me want to be a kid again! :)
And with Christmas 2020 just around the corner....
The Columbia Mach, kool steering wheel
The Huffy Dragster
Beyond look!
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 05, 2020, 07:59:38 AM
Tomatoe...Tomato....
We are Schwinn guys, but we love all bikes (just like cars)
So today we bring much love to the Raleigh guys, enjoy !
I'll bet those ads sold some bicycles!
Indeed they did !
Quote from: Side-Oilers on June 11, 2020, 06:17:49 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 05, 2020, 07:59:38 AM
Tomatoe...Tomato....
We are Schwinn guys, but we love all bikes (just like cars)
So today we bring much love to the Raleigh guys, enjoy !
I'll bet those ads sold some bicycles!
Here is another add featuring Clark Kent Jr selling the whamo wheelie bar
Quote from: 557 on May 01, 2020, 08:23:10 PM
O.k.,but let's get to the bottom line.Which is "quicker"(I know it depends on the "motor") a crate or a ,gulp, Raleigh chopper??? ;D More importantly where does the Yamaha "motobike " figure in all of this??? I know it is better to buy American,but inquiring minds want to know!!! 8)
Since I was involved in the beginning of bicycle moto x I will throw this out there that no one wanted a HUFFY. The kids usually ended up with one because of price. I ended up with a standard STING RAY and with its 42-16 gear ratio I could haul ass but most of us wanted quick drag race performance so my Dad promptly changed to a 36 front sprocket and my need for speed or acceleration had begun. The krates were kool but they got out run all the time because you needed to hold the bars tight and lean forward to get your acceleration up ;D You CANT do that and shift gears quickly but they were a great cruiser! The Yamaha moto bike was a Sherman tank of a vehicle and needed a big kid like a teen ager to get it going, these weighed probably 45- 50 pounds with the likes of the aluminum moto mags, how totally cool!. Generations have passed and my kids became BMX champions on bicycles that weighed in the 10-12 lb range. Today my grand kids bikes are in the 8.5- 10 lb range. The engine becomes much more powerful when the lbs come off. ;D
Krates are 49 pounds as well.
Think Mach I, not B2. 8)
We have a 1956 Phantom it's probably 70 or 80 pounds it givesyou a great work out just lifting it to transport it
Quote from: 2112 on June 13, 2020, 12:08:46 PM
Krates are 49 pounds as well.
Think Mach I, not B2. 8)
Back to muscle bikes, talk about rare here is a Mattell vrroom stallion with out the vrrroom motor of course
Eliminator
The Choppers
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 03, 2020, 09:06:01 AM
Eliminator
Looks like the name on the chain guard is Finkinator. Never heard of it, but it could be something from the mind of Ed Roth.
Correct an eliminator that has been customized
Quote from: Side-Oilers on July 04, 2020, 04:09:37 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 03, 2020, 09:06:01 AM
Eliminator
Looks like the name on the chain guard is Finkinator. Never heard of it, but it could be something from the mind of Ed Roth.
Grey Ghost
Does anyone know what branch was the Captain in ????
The Captain creeped me out back in the day... Mr green jeans seemed more of an upstanding character. Pee Wee Herman same thing.
Pea Picker
Cotton Picker
Grey Ghost
Can you imagine those names being used today? ::)
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 07, 2020, 07:46:59 AM
Does anyone know what branch was the Captain in ????
. Eucalyptus branch perhaps???Is that kangaroo food?..... :o
Sticks and stones may hurt my bones.....
No problem in our household, will share with you a sign we have outside in our tiki hut in Miami ....patience please
Will be back this weekend or early next week
Quote from: 2112 on July 07, 2020, 11:47:10 PM
Pea Picker
Cotton Picker
Grey Ghost
Can you imagine those names being used today? ::)
The Kaptain did very well, he actually started his own airlines KLM (Kaptains Lives Matters)
Quote from: 557 on July 08, 2020, 01:26:12 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 07, 2020, 07:46:59 AM
Does anyone know what branch was the Captain in ????
. Eucalyptus branch perhaps???Is that kangaroo food?..... :o
Continuing on muscle bike's...got grape????
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 08, 2020, 09:34:23 AM
Continuing on muscle bike's...got grape????
Later color
https://www.schwinnbikes.com/blogs/schwinn-insider/the-history-of-the-schwinn-sting-ray-and-krates
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 08, 2020, 09:34:23 AM
Continuing on muscle bike's...got grape????
Never happened on the original bikes, but it should have.
Agreed, but we may have a twist ....
Quote from: Vcode on July 08, 2020, 11:00:59 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 08, 2020, 09:34:23 AM
Continuing on muscle bike's...got grape????
Later color
https://www.schwinnbikes.com/blogs/schwinn-insider/the-history-of-the-schwinn-sting-ray-and-krates
Legend has it that Schwinn employed Mario Gusipie Costantini for three days in 1969 while he was in the witness protection plan after eloping with 12 year old Patty Von Helsing in a heinous crime known as the "Snatch Heist".
In those three days Mario worked at Schwinn, he was assigned to a top secret project known only as "Purple Paradox."
Few people were entrusted with the secret of Purple Paradox, but my cousin's nephews's barber's dentist's undertaker was one of the three people given their pre-demo, pre-built Grape Krate.
He later gave it to his son's florist's pool boy Michael Felts!
Now this gets really weird, according to some, one evening in the Fall of 1969 Mike was peddling recklessly and ran into a telephone pole on Sunset Boulevard.
After inspecting the damage, Mike wandered off on foot to a favorite bar for the rest of the night.
When Mike returned, the bike was gone.
Person of interest to this day is renown bicycle connoisseur and concurs judge P. W. Herman
Quote from: 2112 on July 08, 2020, 12:03:55 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 08, 2020, 09:34:23 AM
Continuing on muscle bike's...got grape????
Never happened on the original bikes, but it should have.
Moving right along, the stallion and the bronco
Not ready to roll until you added your VRROOM
Buy your Bronco
Not to be out done....the Stallion
That Stallion needs a 50 cc engine kit installed. ;D
That Stallion is simply a beautiful bike !
Quote from: 427heaven on July 10, 2020, 11:47:49 AM
That Stallion needs a 50 cc engine kit installed. ;D
The delicious eat your vegetables Pea Picker Krate
Today the politically incorrect Cotton Picker Krate
Love our Krates, but it has been mentioned tga t i look like a circus gorilla when I ride them....
Our fastbacks are much more comfortable
Nobody I knew would be caught dead with those streamers coming out of the handle grips.
Only thing worse would be caught riding your sister's "girls" bike.
Looking at these really cool bikes brought back some of my first customizing and racing thoughts! First to come off were the streamers, then the chrome fenders. Racing anything... dont need no stinking chrome. ;D Then the chain guard , had many chewed up and greasy right leg pant cuffs, then the grab handle on the sissy bar. Cut it off just above the seat bolt holes then beat it down flat and tucked them in under the seat so I could jump off curbs without thinking about it hitting my legs while preparing for a short flight off some curbs or man made wood ramps. That was alot of coolness for an 8-9 year old at the time. Now I needed DADS help to make it faster, it was so damned hard to peddle with that front 44 tooth sprocket. What to do ? Dad had the fix and off with the 44 and on with the 36 :D felt like I went from a 3.00 peg leg to a set of 4.11 trac loc, Then we went down and got a 2 speed kick back rearend coaster brake... A boy with a penchant for speed became a street racer right then and there. Thanks for taking me down memory lane FANTASTIC-
Yes that was then, today we have several of our schwinns decked out with with streamers, horns, checkered mirrors etc.
They look AWFUL KORNY but KOOL!
Quote from: 2112 on July 13, 2020, 10:51:08 AM
Nobody I knew would be caught dead with those streamers coming out of the handle grips.
Only thing worse would be caught riding your sister's "girls" bike.
Huffy Slingshot
A happy youngster enjoying his muscle bike......
Remember happiness is a state of mind
So is youth.....
Speaking of youth a youngun in a Goodyear tire add
The best accessory for your muscle bike...tell me I'm wrong....
Well......
Heck you was rolling with the big bozys, bourgeoisie, the rich clan.....
We just had baseball cards and clothes pins.....
Quote from: 2112 on July 24, 2020, 10:46:23 AM
Well......
I wanna wheelie bar......Will that thing fit a sears space liner??? ;D
Quote from: 557 on July 24, 2020, 01:24:30 PM
I wanna wheelie bar......Will that thing fit a sears space liner??? ;D
I'm waiting for someone to mount one on their Shelby.
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 24, 2020, 10:06:46 AM
The best accessory for your muscle bike...tell me I'm wrong....
That is why I put on ten spoke rims on the '66. Are there any illustrations on how to mount the cards to the fender and correct brand of cards to use? ::)
The new E SHELBYS MUSTANGS are going to need a sound generator. Electric motors just dont cut it.
Quote from: 427heaven on July 26, 2020, 07:27:18 PM
The new E SHELBYS MUSTANGS are going to need a sound generator. Electric motors just dont cut it.
Just like my 2020 Explorer ST. The vroom-vroom comes through the speakers, not the tail pipe. ::)
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 24, 2020, 10:06:46 AM
The best accessory for your muscle bike...tell me I'm wrong....
A bicycle with a fake playing card engine sound, was the ultimate first up grade a kid could do. If you did that today at a car show i bet you would get a round of applause from anyone older than 50 years old! ;D
Quote from: 557 on July 24, 2020, 01:24:30 PM
I wanna wheelie bar......Will that thing fit a sears space liner??? ;D
I'll find you one
Quote from: 427heaven on July 26, 2020, 07:27:18 PM
The new E SHELBYS MUSTANGS are going to need a sound generator. Electric motors just dont cut it.
This thing sound vicious
Watch "Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400: One-Of-A-Kind Prototype | Mustang | Ford Performance" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/Y3846KFDmFQ
I will be uploading a video on YouTube on how correctly to mount the baseball card to the bike spokes
Oh and make sure it's a rookie card because we don't know how good this guy really is.....
Quote from: 427heaven on July 27, 2020, 12:26:01 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 24, 2020, 10:06:46 AM
The best accessory for your muscle bike...tell me I'm wrong....
A bicycle with a fake playing card engine sound, was the ultimate first up grade a kid could do. If you did that today at a car show i bet you would get a round of applause from anyone older than 50 years old! ;D
As requested the wheelie genie has granted your wish
Quote from: FL SAAC on July 27, 2020, 09:58:55 AM
I will be uploading a video on YouTube on how correctly to mount the baseball card to the bike spokes
Oh and make sure it's a rookie card because we don't know how good this guy really is.....
I seem to recall more than a few Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale cards being given the "V8 treatment" on my Schwinn.
Probably no Mickey Mantle, as every kind on my block was a Dodger fan.
sequestered
Clay(or composite) wheels on that wheelie bar unit then???Did they make em in the urethane wheel era???If not I suppose you could retrofit and "really get your E.T.s down"..... 8)
Go all out carbon fiber.....
Quote from: 557 on July 27, 2020, 09:15:51 PM
Clay(or composite) wheels on that wheelie bar unit then???Did they make em in the urethane wheel era???If not I suppose you could retrofit and "really get your E.T.s down"..... 8)
Bike sale
Yellow Boss & yellow bike !
Schwinn Sting-Ray Fast Back ?
Raleighs imitation of a Schwinn....epic fail
Sears Spider
Even Goodyear got into the supply stream
Man-o-man I love these pictures
Glad you enjoy them we have 1,000s more to come
Quote from: Chris Thauberger on August 12, 2020, 10:57:48 PM
Man-o-man I love these pictures
Our personal mess or collection of Schwinns
Did I say we have 1,000s more....
A grey ghost
El Sting Ray
Bicentennial America!
Imagine screaming diwn the sidewalk with a Sears Screamer
Eddy the Munster on a muscle bike.....not a Schwinn
In living color
Just a Chopper
Big Huff 1969
Wheelie time
Schwinncycles
definitely not a schwinn.....
Schwinn fastback
The Manta Rays bikes for the big boys
Hillside Cyclery March '72.
Schwinn
That Hillside Cyclery pic brings back memories.
Murray Eliminator
green .... it's not easy
Ross kicker
not a Schwinn but what a bike "The Wheel" by Raleigh
Cotton picker
Can you put an I.D. on this one ? or is it a homebuilt ?
Looks like a Day Two bike. Someone removed the chain guard. Gonna get that corduroy bell-bottom caught!
Quote from: Side-Oilers on September 27, 2020, 11:49:43 PM
Looks like a Day Two bike. Someone removed the chain guard. Gonna get that corduroy bell-bottom caught!
. Weight reduction.....
I am guessing it is a stripped-down version of the base level Huffy Slingshot. The upgrade Slingshot had a fake springer front end to mimic the Krates.
Quote from: honker on September 27, 2020, 11:02:41 PM
Can you put an I.D. on this one ? or is it a homebuilt ?
some parts missing , very kool pic
Murray
Acesories
On sale now
A beautiful creation
And another
Accessories
More accessories
Get your today
Evel Knievel Jr. wouldn't want to be the last two kids ::)
Aaaaah the great one! They made boys and girls bikes under his name huffy, AMF and others made these beautiful creations
Quote from: honker on November 03, 2020, 09:34:26 AM
Evel Knievel Jr. wouldn't want to be the last two kids ::)
Quote from: honker on November 03, 2020, 09:34:26 AM
Evel Knievel Jr. wouldn't want to be the last two kids ::)
Exactly the stuff we did growing up. I will admit, I don't think any of us caught that much air in our jumps. Helmets? We didn't need no stinking helmets.
Can you imagine that happening in today's safety obsessed, litigious society? :-\
We cut the legs off a wooden picnic table and jump the Old Lady neighbors clothes line. The whole layout was on a downhill grade. Didn't take a lot of momentum to jump easily. Had a helper piece of plywood so the transition going up the ramp wasn't so damn jarring,LOL!!
Lot's of memories doing this crazy stuff, but mainly always making it
home for supper ;D
I love that someone's dad, or maybe he's just a neighbor, is casually watching all this from his front stoop.
I hope that he safely-checked the "pallet leaning on top of a cinder block, on top of an old wooden crate" engineering plan with a grunt and a swig of his beer.
Then you had your creation
Quote from: honker on November 03, 2020, 09:34:26 AM
Evel Knievel Jr. wouldn't want to be the last two kids ::)
Great shot of a kid that was a good handler. We did the same and to be politically correct we had to jump a certain distance multiple times to get your distance before we lined up under the jumper. The better riders with stock gearing on a sting ray could get 25- 30 feet out of a jump on the sidewalk. Anything seemed ok if we were on the sidewalk, no street riding... Go figure. No one ever hit a wall, fence, neighbors cars etc. GOOD TIMES!
^^^ those were the days before you could choose from a dozen lawyers to sue the bike manufacturer because your kid pulled a reckless, albeit fun, stunt.
Quote from: 2112 on November 11, 2020, 11:09:26 PM
^^^ those were the days before you could choose from a dozen lawyers to sue the bike manufacturer because your kid pulled a reckless, albeit fun, stunt.
+1 the good old days before masks.....
Speaking of the good old days, after some good old bmx jumps etc, I would pull out the COX airplane... you remember that 20,000 rpm propeller that liked to eat 10 year olds fingers including mine. :-[ Now a days youngsters just sit like marsh mellows in front of their I phones with nothing truly to excite the senses. :'(
Photo at Reply #168, Wow what a Beautiful Ride :o
Quote from: 69mach351w on November 14, 2020, 02:34:12 PM
Photo at Reply #168, Wow what a Beautiful Ride :o
Definitely one of our favorite, nothing like riding a nice bike
Sure hope she's 18. Perfect age for bike riding.
Muscle
The Bicentennial....USA baby !
me and my sister
this is about 1983/84 I think
classic summers day in christchurch new zealand
Shwinn
And yes even K Mart attempted to play with the big boys
Raleigh Chopper
My cousin Lucrecia McEvil.....
Quote from: acapulco350 on December 12, 2020, 02:28:06 PM
me and my sister
this is about 1983/84 I think
classic summers day in christchurch new zealand
^^^ Those boots look like they are for an 7 foot tall woman.
Could be, but she is so adorable....
Quote from: 2112 on December 14, 2020, 10:03:44 PM
^^^ Those boots look like they are for an 7 foot tall woman.
Pacer
Vista
Western Auto
unknown brand but very kool
That one could not have lasted long.
I didnt want to mention that modification but us left coasters built those with our fathers 3/4 inch EMT that is used for running electrical wiring. A couple of well placed hits with a ball peen hammer and a couple of 3/8 bolts and we became Peter Fonda of easy rider fame in about 20 minutes, We was supafly. ;D
Listen we know the feeling of popping a wheelie and coming down, having the forks come off and sticking in the dirt
Or better yet popping a wheelie on a hill with a original 90 pound Phantom and breaking the spring and fork...yikes
Quote from: 2112 on December 17, 2020, 09:49:27 AM
That one could not have lasted long.
Gotcha, the kid on the bike maybe one of the jackson 5, maybe, could be ???
Quote from: 427heaven on December 17, 2020, 09:52:44 AM
I didnt want to mention that modification but us left coasters built those with our fathers 3/4 inch EMT that is used for running electrical wiring. A couple of well placed hits with a ball peen hammer and a couple of 3/8 bolts and we became Peter Fonda of easy rider fame in about 20 minutes, We was supafly. ;D
I like the headlight we couldnt afford one of those back in the day! :-[
You mean one of these lights
When I was young we couldn't afford them either, I use to put a candle on top of the handle bars....
Quote from: 427heaven on December 17, 2020, 10:18:22 AM
I like the headlight we couldnt afford one of those back in the day! :-[
Do you remember using those headlights?
They typically ran on a big D cell battery. They stayed bright for all of about 10 minutes.
If you needed a real light, you had to get the ugly generator and string the ugly wires along the frame. :P
My Stingray was personalized with a DRAG slick and a mini license plate with my name on it in the 60s. Pure racing BAD ASS for a kid. ;D
Quote from: 2112 on December 17, 2020, 11:34:30 PM
Do you remember using those headlights?
They typically ran on a big D cell battery. They stayed bright for all of about 10 minutes.
If you needed a real light, you had to get the ugly generator and string the ugly wires along the frame. :P
Yesah ! That actual yellow schwinn with a few others sit on our garage wall.
Quote from: 427heaven on December 18, 2020, 08:48:58 AM
My Stingray was personalized with a DRAG slick and a mini license plate with my name on it in the 60s. Pure racing BAD ASS for a kid. ;D
The license plates mostly came from the inside of cereal boxes
Remember when crackerjacks realky brought a prize
And for the ladies
Quote from: 427heaven on December 18, 2020, 08:48:58 AM
My Stingray was personalized with a DRAG slick and a mini license plate with my name on it in the 60s. Pure racing BAD ASS for a kid. ;D
Drag slick, never heard of that....
Look at this Huffy add, this bike has them.
This kid probably grew up to be a policeman, look at the light on his handlebars . Oh crap and the groovy pants also, styling !
Quote from: 427heaven on December 18, 2020, 08:48:58 AM
My Stingray was personalized with a DRAG slick and a mini license plate with my name on it in the 60s. Pure racing BAD ASS for a kid. ;D
I had the same setup. And a speedometer to see how fast we could go down steep hills. I pegged the 40 mph gauge with my friend sitting behind me, on a very steep hill, which was scary fun.
Quote from: FL SAAC on December 17, 2020, 07:19:43 PM
You mean one of these lights
When I was young we couldn't afford them either, I use to put a candle on top of the handle bars....
Quote from: 427heaven on December 17, 2020, 10:18:22 AM
I like the headlight we couldnt afford one of those back in the day! :-[
I rode too fast for candles... ;D so I taped a flashlight to the gooseneck with a rag or piece of cardboard under it to get the right angle on the road. Oh those beginnings were fun!
Since we are talking about our early beginnings and bikes, I remember thinking bikes are quiet and boring it needs some noise! clothes pins and playing cards to the rescue and depending of the placement of the card you could get a mild sounding engine sound or if you doubled it up you had the toughest sounding bike on the block. There was a down side to this engine sound activity, it would loosen the spokes so much the bike became wobbly ;D and no one knew how to true a wheel? Who cared when you had the coolest bike on the block back then. Just had a little flash back 50 years ago.
Two ways to make them loud:
Common folks put baseball cards in spokes
The rich ones got vroom motors from mom and dad
You know how many rookie cards i executed ???
Quote from: 427heaven on December 21, 2020, 09:15:40 AM
Since we are talking about our early beginnings and bikes, I remember thinking bikes are quiet and boring it needs some noise! clothes pins and playing cards to the rescue and depending of the placement of the card you could get a mild sounding engine sound or if you doubled it up you had the toughest sounding bike on the block. There was a down side to this engine sound activity, it would loosen the spokes so much the bike became wobbly ;D and no one knew how to true a wheel? Who cared when you had the coolest bike on the block back then. Just had a little flash back 50 years ago.
just found in the fillmores basement
Batman and....
Columbia
Ross
AMF 2+1
Spyder
Sears
Sears
Western Flyer by Western Auto
Murray featuring Johnny Quest and Hadji
Huffy Dragster
Mattel Stallion
Sears Dragster
AMF
Quote from: FL SAAC on March 06, 2021, 07:46:33 AM
Sears Dragster
If there ever was a SCHWINN rip off or an early clone ,THATS IT- with 68 kr hubcaps.
Quote from: 427heaven on March 06, 2021, 08:41:29 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC on March 06, 2021, 07:46:33 AM
Sears Dragster
If there ever was a SCHWINN rip off or an early clone ,THATS IT- with 68 kr hubcaps.
LMAO everyone wanted to be or have a Shwinn !
Hiawatha Gambles ?
StingRay
Sears Spyder
The Rail by Huffy
Muldowney,not Garlits should have promoted "The Rail"imho...... ;)
Quote from: 557 on March 10, 2021, 09:01:32 PM
Muldowney,not Garlits should have promoted "The Rail"imho...... ;)
Agreed, let's start a recall campaign....
The great Sears Outlets
I just can't handle this post
Its ok TONY get a grip! ;D
Quote from: FL SAAC on March 11, 2021, 12:20:16 PM
The great Sears Outlets
. Rather have a "free spirit"..... ;)
Quote from: FL SAAC on March 11, 2021, 12:21:14 PM
I just can't handle this post
Most kids of the time had the high riser bars. We called them APE HANGERS , and seemed like the best fit for our little hands. You could get great acceleration if you gripped the bars right at the bend then when up to speed they were very comfortable to grip lower down on the grips. AHHH GOOD TIMES! ;D
notice these are CASH prices only
sears
only the koolest ....
ladies
sears
rail
Some muscle bike here
https://stanflouride.com/2016/07/15/cool-color-snapshots-of-kids-with-their-bicycles-in-the-1950s-and-60s/
Huffy
Quote from: honker on March 15, 2021, 11:56:15 PM
Some muscle bike here
https://stanflouride.com/2016/07/15/cool-color-snapshots-of-kids-with-their-bicycles-in-the-1950s-and-60s/
Great pictures thanks for providing the link
Huffy
Quote from: FL SAAC on March 16, 2021, 10:49:15 AM
Quote from: honker on March 15, 2021, 11:56:15 PM
Some muscle bike here
https://stanflouride.com/2016/07/15/cool-color-snapshots-of-kids-with-their-bicycles-in-the-1950s-and-60s/
Great pictures thanks for providing the link
+1
Schwinn
Schwinn
Popin!
10 speeds
home made
could this be a young DL, you decide......
look at the shepard in the back, ready to pounce !
Face plant coming ! maybe not, he's got strong arms !
^^^^ When he grows up, coins the phrase "here, hold my beer".
Quote from: 2112 on April 27, 2021, 09:06:19 PM
^^^^ When he grows up, coins the phrase "here, hold my beer".
Agreed LMAO
the mother load has been secured
Make either of those two 5-speed Fastbacks black, and that was my ride in 5th grade. Until it got stolen from the school bike racks.
After that, I was back to riding my old Stingray with the springer shock on the front and the coaster brake. Not as cool.
Quote from: Side-Oilers on May 11, 2021, 05:11:19 PM
Make either of those two 5-speed Fastbacks black, and that was my ride in 5th grade. Until it got stolen from the school bike racks.
After that, I was back to riding my old Stingray with the springer shock on the front and the coaster brake. Not as cool.
Love those bikes
soon to be hitched to blue
Hurry on sale now !
back in the day
That fork puts the sketch in sketchy ;)
good catch, it does look a little forked up....
Quote from: 557 on May 20, 2021, 10:02:46 PM
That fork puts the sketch in sketchy ;)
El Maestro George Barris teams up with Stelber bycicles
G. B. creation
Yes, Apollo- Ross- Apollo...expensive
Quote from: 68gtcoupe on May 05, 2020, 02:52:17 PM
Does anyone remember the 1970s kids show "Wonderama" with Bob McAllister? They were always giving away a Ross Apollo 5-speed. I always wanted one of those.
The king George Barris
Quote from: 557 on May 20, 2021, 10:02:46 PM
That fork puts the sketch in sketchy ;)
I'd say this one's pretty sketchy ;D
1/8 scale kits are on ebay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/363399222133?epid=28033925327&hash=item549c481375:g:geQAAOSwe6FdPJTl
Quote from: 69mach351w on June 11, 2021, 02:21:42 PM
Quote from: 557 on May 20, 2021, 10:02:46 PM
That fork puts the sketch in sketchy ;)
I'd say this one's pretty sketchy ;D
I built one similar to this back in the day ( 69-70? ). I used several sets of forks cut and slide one into the next set and welded. Not nearly as much rake as the one in the photo. Cool but handled like S**T. I scraped those forks real soon. Then built one that had a mono shock rear suspension. I think Yamaha stole My idea.
LOL, Yea we built the chopper bikes in a regular since though ;D
My older Brother did do a chopper with the original forks in the original position then fitted the add on forks in the opposite direction. Actually worked quite well but we lived on a 1/2 mile dirt/some gravel driveway and of course wiping out was routine :o
So we'd end up slowly getting to main paved road, then it was on!! Down to the swimming hole 8)
We'll always remember those days, I cherish mine Constantly ;)
George Barris
Stelber
George Barris + Stelber
GB
GB
Stelber
Iverson
Schwinn Manta Ray
the year was 1972 and you where sortounded by spyders
It sure doesn't look like Schwinn worked very hard to defend their design patent. Lots of imitators in those days.
And how did GM's lawyers let Schwinn get away with using the "Stingray" name?
Quote from: Side-Oilers on June 23, 2021, 04:33:47 PM
It sure doesn't look like Schwinn worked very hard to defend their design patent. Lots of imitators in those days.
And how did GM's lawyers let Schwinn get away with using the "Stingray" name?
Great points made, good episode for unsolved mysteries
Schwinns
I had a "Rollfast" cannot remember the name, but it was the Chopper type. It got stolen, I went to the police station everyday in hopes they "found" it. Never did. I was so sad!
Then I got a Raleigh Chopper and I soon forgot about that Rollfast!!! I loved my Raleigh Chopper!!
Quote from: 67 GT350 on June 24, 2021, 09:18:38 PM
I had a "Rollfast" cannot remember the name, but it was the Chopper type. It got stolen, I went to the police station everyday in hopes they "found" it. Never did. I was so sad!
Then I got a Raleigh Chopper and I soon forgot about that Rollfast!!! I loved my Raleigh Chopper!!
Rollfast your wish has been granted
Thanks, both the Rollfast and the Raleigh came with the rare "shifter delete".....both had only one speed! But I did not care!!!
See that's the right attitude, no complaints, no whining. It is what it is.
One speed, pedal faster !
Quote from: 67 GT350 on June 25, 2021, 09:21:27 AM
Thanks, both the Rollfast and the Raleigh came with the rare "shifter delete".....both had only one speed! But I did not care!!!
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 25, 2021, 09:34:52 AM
See that's the right attitude, no complaints, no whining. It is what it is.
One speed, pedal faster !
Quote from: 67 GT350 on June 25, 2021, 09:21:27 AM
Thanks, both the Rollfast and the Raleigh came with the rare "shifter delete".....both had only one speed! But I did not care!!!
Oh I was a little jealous LOL!
Quote from: 67 GT350 on June 25, 2021, 09:43:06 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 25, 2021, 09:34:52 AM
See that's the right attitude, no complaints, no whining. It is what it is.
One speed, pedal faster !
Quote from: 67 GT350 on June 25, 2021, 09:21:27 AM
Thanks, both the Rollfast and the Raleigh came with the rare "shifter delete".....both had only one speed! But I did not care!!!
I know the feeling, but hey we made it !
Oh I was a little jealous LOL!
Eddie's bike
Eddie
In FL
The good old days, 711 was US owned, had no worries roaming
Yikes
Fire Flake
beyond kool
not a Shwinn
Day 2 add on
https://youtu.be/tWDprSdH2xQ
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on July 18, 2021, 11:10:21 PM
Day 2 add on
https://youtu.be/tWDprSdH2xQ
LOVE IT!
I used to ride my Chopper "no hands" all the time, seeing that reminded me of that!!!!
I did that with a cheap 10 speed got up to 55, the speedometer looked just like that but a different name (Hurrnt?) How stupid that was!
55 mph on a 1968 Schwinn Stingray #6
https://youtu.be/-ytgtsy7HI0
Quote from: Vcode on July 19, 2021, 12:36:00 PM
55 mph on a 1968 Schwinn Stingray #6
https://youtu.be/-ytgtsy7HI0
Holy mother of schwinn stingrays !
A few things come to mind:
Glad the bearings held up
Glad no one opened a car door or pulled out in front of him
Glad that those tiny brakes where not used in "panic mode"
Glad those tires did not delaminate ( most of the old stingrays I have seen still have 50 year old original tires on them at least mine do)
Glad he had a good grip and control of the complete roller coaster ride
Lastly to the bike and rider, HUZ- ZAH !
And one last thing, how accurate is that 50 + year old toy speedometer......
Huffy
The
Vista
Banana
Yikes !
Sears 5 speed Rail
Faster starts
Quicker acceleration
More effortless cruising
This bike will outperform any ordinary sports bike !
Sears was mostly (completely?) a re-brander of other companies products.
Does anyone here know who built their knock-off Schwinns?
Quote from: Side-Oilers on July 21, 2021, 04:15:53 PM
Sears was mostly (completely?) a re-brander of other companies products.
Does anyone here know who built their knock-off Schwinns?
Why yes my good man !
Huffman Manufacturing Company
a.k.a.
Huffy Bicycles
Huffman purchased YLCE (Yorba Linda Cycle Enterprises) and converted that Southern California company to a national service company, assembling bicycles and other products for mass merchants such as KMart, Target, Zayres and Sears
S E A R S with a 5 speed, Shimano brakes
S E A R S
Penneys
Quote from: Vcode on July 19, 2021, 12:36:00 PM
55 mph on a 1968 Schwinn Stingray #6
https://youtu.be/-ytgtsy7HI0
That's "really bitchin", as we used to say.
Best I ever did was 46 mph on my 5-speed Stingray, with my buddy on the back, down a steep hill that teed into Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
Scarier than I intended. Definitely stupider.
The caliper style "brake pads" overheated and melted themselves onto the rim lips as I attempted to stop. We had considerably more momentum than my 12-year-old brain had considered. Barely got 'er stopped (by dragging our feet too) before anything bad happened.
Once was enough of that.
chopper
+ 1
Quote from: Side-Oilers on July 22, 2021, 02:46:28 PM
Quote from: Vcode on July 19, 2021, 12:36:00 PM
55 mph on a 1968 Schwinn Stingray #6
https://youtu.be/-ytgtsy7HI0
That's "really bitchin", as we used to say.
Best I ever did was 46 mph on my 5-speed Stingray, with my buddy on the back, down a steep hill that teed into Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
Scarier than I intended. Definitely stupider.
The caliper style "brake pads" overheated and melted themselves onto the rim lips as I attempted to stop. We had considerably more momentum than my 12-year-old brain had considered. Barely got 'er stopped (by dragging our feet too) before anything bad happened.
Once was enough of that.
Yes, yes, yes we have received a complaint that we only use females to illustrate this off topic bike section.
Booooo!
To make all those "people" happy here you go. Tell me what type of bike this one is. Hoping you enjoy this ride
For all others that enjoy this topic , well here is a nice bike that anyone would love to own and ride frequently
Enjoy
The genius, innovator, inventor brainbox, expert, hotshot, maestro, mastermind, savant, virtuoso, whiz well you get it George Barris involvement with Iverson bike's!
George Barris Iverson
George Barris Iverson
George Barris Iverson
George Barris Iverson
George Barris Iverson
George Barris Iverson
George Barris Iverson
Iverson
Iverson
Iverson
Schwinncycle
the year was 1969, the make was ROSS
may be, could be....a Shwinn in this add
These are pretty cool ! "Spirit of '76" Gurney Eagle BMX bikes. Has any body seen or have one ?
I think the first photo is of a restored example, and not representative of the original, different wheels, etc., but I stand to be
corrected.
Superb looking bike
Quote from: honker on October 07, 2021, 08:51:15 PM
These are pretty cool ! "Spirit of '76" Gurney Eagle BMX bikes. Has any body seen or have one ?
I think the first photo is of a restored example, and not representative of the original, different wheels, etc., but I stand to be
corrected.
Ross
Iverson
Iverson
Iverson
Huffy "Radio Bike" 50s. 8)
https://onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk/1955-huffy-radiobike/
Now that's what the rich kids must have ridden! Pretty cool with the radio and three headlights. Never had seen it before.
No mention of swing bikes ?
thats one heluva kool bike, I think that would be the equivalent of having a Tesla bycicle back then
Quote from: honker on November 10, 2021, 10:24:46 PM
Huffy "Radio Bike" 50s. 8)
https://onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk/1955-huffy-radiobike/
Brand X a Sears Gremlin 1974
Chopper
Chopper
Nothing beat the Shwinn
Chopper
Got to go with the Chopper! Anyone got one?
This is a Schwiiing
Quote from: FL SAAC on April 30, 2020, 07:50:57 PM
The original and magnificent Shwinn Krate
The original and magnificent Indian Krait...
The competition Colombia, not a Shwinn
The competition Colombia, not a Shwinn
The competition Colombia, not a Shwinn
The competition Colombia, not a Shwinn
The late great Western Auto
The late great K Mart
Stingrays are just cool period... Then as now! ;)
Quote from: 427heaven on December 02, 2021, 09:11:39 PM
Stingrays are just cool period... Then as now! ;)
Like shelbys simply the best
It's a iduno...
the big banana .... not a Shwinn
Hurry Christmas sale now only $39.95
Colombia
AMF bikes
Is this politically correct today AMF ?
Huffy
George
pretty kool a shade for your bike, styling
Hiawatha should have been the Cobra
Huffy kid need to roll up those corduroy bell bottoms
Royalty = Shwinn
Just in time for Christmas !
My kids want to know if "muscle bike"is a new computer game...... ::)
You know this could be the start of something !
Quote from: 557 on December 21, 2021, 11:28:53 PM
My kids want to know if "muscle bike"is a new computer game...... ::)
Not a Schwinn, not a muscle bike, but love those shorts!
Is that some kind of one-cylinder engine connected to the front wheel?
Not a Schwinn....AMF flying wedge
Not a Schwinn but so BEAUTIFUL
Reminds me of back in the day playing Evel K. and falling of a board, ramp, wall and totally destroying myself or the "stunt bike " I built
My "stunt helmet" was my old football helmet that usually ended up choking me or almost decapitating because of the chin strap
Dandy Dick Landy at the Hot Rod Magazine drags
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on February 09, 2022, 11:45:56 AM
Dandy Dick Landy at the Hot Rod Magazine drags
What a character !
Quote from: FL SAAC on February 09, 2022, 09:36:30 AM
Not a Schwinn but so BEAUTIFUL
Reminds me of back in the day playing Evel K. and falling of a board, ramp, wall and totally destroying myself or the "stunt bike " I built
My "stunt helmet" was my old football helmet that usually ended up choking me or almost decapitating because of the chin strap
Pretty cool looking, but how do you pedal it?
Quote from: Side-Oilers on February 09, 2022, 06:59:41 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on February 09, 2022, 09:36:30 AM
Not a Schwinn but so BEAUTIFUL
Reminds me of back in the day playing Evel K. and falling of a board, ramp, wall and totally destroying myself or the "stunt bike " I built
My "stunt helmet" was my old football helmet that usually ended up choking me or almost decapitating because of the chin strap
Pretty cool looking, but how do you pedal it?
Elementary my dear Watson, you screw in the pedals !
S E A Rs a great bike and store
the end of the era welcome BMX after this
Timeless beauty
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/197-230222105742.png)
What a deal !
(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/197-230222105919.png)
Shwinn and a Stang....priceless !
Crescent not a Shwinn
Crescent not a Shwinn....hmmmmm
Nice bike, great accessories.....but not a Schwinn
Tomahawk not a Shwinn
Tomahawk.....
Tomahawk
Chopper still not a Schwinn
A Kent, not a Clarke, not Superman, not a Schwinn
An ELI, still not a Shwinn
A pea picker, a Schwinn makes the competition GREEN with envy
Previously owned by Mr K. D. Frogg
When I was a kid, I had this neat red 3 speed (with the shifter) on the center top frame, called the 'The Hitchhiker' made by Huffy. It was all the envy of the neighborhood kids, and at my school. I guess someone had to have it more than me...it was stolen. My first 'hot rod'.
Mine was similar to this one:
Quote from: crossboss on June 29, 2022, 06:35:54 PM
When I was a kid, I had this neat red 3 speed (with the shifter) on the center top frame, called the 'The Hitchhiker' made by Huffy. It was all the envy of the neighborhood kids, and at my school. I guess someone had to have it more than me...it was stolen. My first 'hot rod'.
Mine was similar to this one:
Dang you threw me a curve ball here. I kniw what a huffy rail, wheel, slingshot are but a HITCHICKER ?
You got me boss
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 29, 2022, 06:42:25 PM
Quote from: crossboss on June 29, 2022, 06:35:54 PM
When I was a kid, I had this neat red 3 speed (with the shifter) on the center top frame, called the 'The Hitchhiker' made by Huffy. It was all the envy of the neighborhood kids, and at my school. I guess someone had to have it more than me...it was stolen. My first 'hot rod'.
Mine was similar to this one:
Dang you threw me a curve ball here. I kniw what a huffy rail, wheel, slingshot are but a HITCHICKER ?
You got me boss
It was a real neat bike. I never seen another. I have looked, and looked, nothing.
Possibly you may have had a velocipede ?
Another bike I owned as an adult was also a neat one: Bianchi 21 speed, red, and also a real looker. The girls loved it! This one I sold a few years ago...
I know, should not have sold it! lol
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 29, 2022, 06:49:25 PM
Possibly you may have had a velocipede ?
Nope. It definitely said 'HITCH HIKER' on the chain guard with a hitch hiker symbol with a thumbs up.
This Huffy is very close to what I had, except mine was red (including the fenders), and the chain guard was larger. The name 'Hitch Hiker' was in black letters with the thumb up logo.
click on pictures to enlarge
Here's my Muscle Bike
Purchased April 1975, in September 77 it's had 29,000 miles on it, now has 31,000
Not the typical bike you're talking about but when it was new it was one of the fastest production motorcycles ever made
Quote from: crossboss on June 30, 2022, 12:14:07 AM
This Huffy is very close to what I had, except mine was red (including the fenders), and the chain guard was larger. The name 'Hitch Hiker' was in black letters with the thumb up logo.
click on pictures to enlarge
Alright alright alright, you had me thinking a lot so I contacted a buddy of mine who has a bike shop. Mike says the only HITCHHIKER name he has ever come across was a Schwinn monstrosity that you would hook up to a normal bike and turn it into a tandem or a two seater bike
Ruuuuuuuun !
Quote from: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on June 30, 2022, 10:42:06 AM
Here's my Muscle Bike
Purchased April 1975, in September 77 it's had 29,000 miles on it, now has 31,000
Not the typical bike you're talking about but when it was new it was one of the fastest production motorcycles ever made
Thanks for sharing that with us
Been thinking of starting a motor bike and mini bike post
Again thank you
Now keeping on with musclebikes
Columbia muscle
Always use hand signals be safe
Western Flyer Eliminator.....not a Schwinn
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 30, 2022, 11:08:53 AM
Quote from: crossboss on June 30, 2022, 12:14:07 AM
This Huffy is very close to what I had, except mine was red (including the fenders), and the chain guard was larger. The name 'Hitch Hiker' was in black letters with the thumb up logo.
click on pictures to enlarge
Alright alright alright, you had me thinking a lot so I contacted a buddy of mine who has a bike shop. Mike says the only HITCHHIKER name he has ever come across was a Schwinn monstrosity that you would hook up to a normal bike and turn it into a tandem or a two seater bike
Ruuuuuuuun !
Sorry, no. It WAS a Huffy 'HitchHiker'. Like I mentioned, I never seen another one like it. 'Maybe' it was a California only regional promotional special(?). Whatever the case, I know what I had. My parents bought it for me around 1972-'73 (when I was 5-6 years old), and it was stolen around 1975-'76.
crossboss, that sounds like it would have been a cool ride !
There are a number of forums out there on this type of bike, here's one on Schwinns, they might come up with something.
Mike
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1215276-does-anyone-know-who-invented-stingray-bike.html
Quote from: crossboss on June 30, 2022, 05:40:17 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 30, 2022, 11:08:53 AM
Quote from: crossboss on June 30, 2022, 12:14:07 AM
This Huffy is very close to what I had, except mine was red (including the fenders), and the chain guard was larger. The name 'Hitch Hiker' was in black letters with the thumb up logo.
click on pictures to enlarge
Alright alright alright, you had me thinking a lot so I contacted a buddy of mine who has a bike shop. Mike says the only HITCHHIKER name he has ever come across was a Schwinn monstrosity that you would hook up to a normal bike and turn it into a tandem or a two seater bike
Ruuuuuuuun !
Sorry, no. It WAS a Huffy 'HitchHiker'. Like I mentioned, I never seen another one like it. 'Maybe' it was a California only regional promotional special(?). Whatever the case, I know what I had. My parents bought it for me around 1972-'73 (when I was 5-6 years old), and it was stolen around 1975-'76.
We have consulted with the world renowned Doctor. Francis Tumblety , PhD, who is a professor of psychology at Falafala College and a licensed psychologist. Dr Tumblety believes you may be suffering from a case of "french vanilla nostalgia ala venti" where one think someting happened but it did not.
Our further research shows that the only "HITCHHIKER" found in the 72 73 era was an exquisite film by that name but certainly, no HUFFY bike
Thanks for giving us a time line on your age 55/56 as my buddy Mike had placed you as a child of the early 1900s thinking you rode one of these bikes possibly a HITCHHIKER.....
A swarm of Schwinns
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 30, 2022, 07:52:41 PM
Quote from: crossboss on June 30, 2022, 05:40:17 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 30, 2022, 11:08:53 AM
Quote from: crossboss on June 30, 2022, 12:14:07 AM
This Huffy is very close to what I had, except mine was red (including the fenders), and the chain guard was larger. The name 'Hitch Hiker' was in black letters with the thumb up logo.
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Alright alright alright, you had me thinking a lot so I contacted a buddy of mine who has a bike shop. Mike says the only HITCHHIKER name he has ever come across was a Schwinn monstrosity that you would hook up to a normal bike and turn it into a tandem or a two seater bike
Ruuuuuuuun !
Sorry, no. It WAS a Huffy 'HitchHiker'. Like I mentioned, I never seen another one like it. 'Maybe' it was a California only regional promotional special(?). Whatever the case, I know what I had. My parents bought it for me around 1972-'73 (when I was 5-6 years old), and it was stolen around 1975-'76.
We have consulted with the world renowned Doctor. Francis Tumblety , PhD, who is a professor of psychology at Falafala College and a licensed psychologist. Dr Tumblety believes you may be suffering from a case of "french vanilla nostalgia ala venti" where one think someting happened but it did not.
Our further research shows that the only "HITCHHIKER" found in the 72 73 era was an exquisite film by that name but certainly, no HUFFY bike
Thanks for giving us a time line on your age 55/56 as my buddy Mike had placed you as a child of the early 1900s thinking you rode one of these bikes possibly a HITCHHIKER.....
Another FAKE NEWS report from our famous Flori-DUH! expert with more time on his hands...
El Kapitan Kagaroo dice "y donde esta el crossboss?"
Dude, get a life. Do not contact, or engage with me again.
A modern frozen flake bike......ugh !
Not a Schwinn
Huffies
Not sure if these have been here before ?
Are they Harley Davidson or Evil Knievel versions ? Also a '67 ? Buick Riviera in back.
Quote from: honker on July 04, 2022, 04:20:20 PM
Not sure if these have been here before ?
Are they Harley Davidson or Evil Knievel versions ? Also a '67 ? Buick Riviera in back.
Nice
Christmas 1968 / 69 Orange krate
One lucky kid getting a boat load of toys
Amazing!.....but not a Schwinn
Stallion nice bike.....not a Schwinn
Safety first....Schwinn
Cute girl with a nice ride always gets attention!
Schwinn ?
cheater popping a wheelie
not a cheater
July 1969 let's talk about those wild new bikes !
They will huff and puff , but never a Schwinn
The Monarch Gene Autry Western style bike.....NOT A SCHWINN
Possibly me.....not
Riding a bike in 1965 no helmet, no pads, no goggles, bb gum in hand what can go wrong?
Absolutely nothing, it never did
Kid w leopard seat bike, got his lunch box, ready for school. Is it a Mopar wagon ? some one commented that it's not in period
because of the gauges on the dash ? ?
Look its George, not on a Schwinn
1974 in Kansas, kid not on a SCHWINN
1975 BMX. not a Schwinn
Kid on a Frankenstein.... not a Schwinn
How to......ruin a Schwinn
Close but no
Nice boots and bike....not a Schwinn
Danish Chopperdome built 346 bikes for KFC ( gives new meaning to a HOT CHICK ) for the Gamma Racing days....still not a Shwinn
Nice boots and nice bike....not a Schwinn
1975 Cooks BMX....not a Schwinn
Staying with the boots theme ! UK
I see your boots and I raise you two high heels on a Schwinn !
Great accessory
Very kool ....but not a Schwinn
Not a Schwinn but kool
Not a Schwinn but it's Twisted
Sears only $57.95
huff
not a Schwinn but kool
not a Schwinn but what a bike....America !
Captain America......bitchin!! 8)
Quote from: 557 on December 01, 2022, 04:03:10 PM
Captain America......bitchin!! 8)
I found that bike so beeeeUteeeefull
Day 2 mods
^^^ One steep curb or big pothole and those forks (and the rider) are a goner.
Quote from: Side-Oilers on December 02, 2022, 02:22:21 AM
^^^ One steep curb or big pothole and those forks (and the rider) are a goner.
Yep - I see those deep asphalt abrasions with the thick scabs in his future.
Would look WAY better if the front fender was closer to the wheel. ;)
I've never owned a Caddy but this one I would.
Does that exist in reality, or just in digital-land?
Either way, they've got a '66 steering wheel on the '59 body. Going to lose points at the concours with that screw-up.
Also,I bet it "handles"horribly..That thing has gotta be Heavy. ;)
that's one kool kady
Heavy yes, but the tail fins keep it steady above 150mph.
I think it only has 1 fin,so I'm afraid it will "pull right" at 150... 8)
Good point!
Quote from: Side-Oilers on December 09, 2022, 11:20:47 PM
Does that exist in reality, or just in digital-land?
Not sure but I prefer it to the Honda one.
https://nerdist.com/article/bicycle-powered-car-trip-mcdonalds/
But when this digiland BUGatti gets built I'm in.
Quote from: 557 on December 10, 2022, 02:44:37 PM
I think it only has 1 fin,so I'm afraid it will "pull right" at 150... 8)
excellent design
1966 Oakland Roadster show.
little Sally with a knock off...not Schwinn
little Billie with another knock off....not a Schwinn
the year was 63, the first Stingray and a side walk surf
Got my first Schwinn Sting Ray for my b-day, 1965. Red with the springer front end and "Slik" rear tire.
Later, a black Fastback 5-speed stick. High speed (skinny) tires like on a ten-speed, but in 20-inch. Was Stolen at school...6th grade.
Then, a green 5-speed stick to replace it. Not a Fastback. Rode it until I got my driver's license.
The Fastback was the best.
Quote from: FL SAAC on December 17, 2022, 07:36:20 PM..... a side walk surf
I've got my original Hobie skateboard with the clay wheels in the garage. A little dinged and greasy from using to move engines around.
I too have "some" hobies... ;)in my garage...
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on December 17, 2022, 10:47:42 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on December 17, 2022, 07:36:20 PM..... a side walk surf
I've got my original Hobie skateboard with the clay wheels in the garage. A little dinged and greasy from using to move engines around.
nice boards
Quote from: 557 on December 17, 2022, 11:27:03 PM
I too have "some" hobies... ;)in my garage...
a few he said.......
"A few" =over 100(in my book) ;)
One can never have enough stuff ! ;)
Spyder and dig the plaid pants baby !
western auto
Murray
possibly, maybe, could be a Schwinn .....
who ?
definetly a Schwinn
along came a Spyder.....not a Schwinn
whatadeal !
America !
They are on sale !
Once upon a time in Hermosa Beach.....
Elvis on a Schwinn
Doris and her Schwinn
Natalie Wood and a couple of Stingrays
The not happy Batman not on a Schwinn
The happy Batman not on a Schwinn
El Esteven
La Jenny
Not la Jenny
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 16, 2023, 06:18:59 PM
The not happy Batman not on a Schwinn
A Rollfast Stingray clone. I wonder if GM and Zora sued the company or Schwinn for that matter? They had the copyright of Sting Ray for land vehicles and added the one word Stingray TM in 2010.
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 16, 2023, 06:21:12 PM
El Esteven
MGM CULVER CITY! Wheelie photo is in front of the Irving Thalberg Building. I've driven by that location a zillion times. Been inside the lot quite a few times as a junior high kid...we'd climb in or under or around the fences on the backside of the lots and play on the army sets, old west, Twilight Zone residential sets, etc., before the studio security guys would start to chase us. Never got caught!
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 15, 2023, 07:48:07 PM
Natalie Wood and a couple of Stingrays
The perfect pint-sized woman. Simply stunning.
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on June 16, 2023, 07:46:19 PM
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 16, 2023, 06:18:59 PM
A Rollfast Stingray clone. I wonder if GM and Zora sued the company or Schwinn for that matter? They had the copyright of Sting Ray for land vehicles and added the one word Stingray TM in 2010.
Great question and I will add to that , what about the Schwinn Corvette built from 1954-1965 ?
Beep Beep !
Quote from: Side-Oilers on June 17, 2023, 01:42:31 AM
Quote from: FL SAAC on June 16, 2023, 06:21:12 PM
El Esteven
MGM CULVER CITY! Wheelie photo is in front of the Irving Thalberg Building. I've driven by that location a zillion times. Been inside the lot quite a few times as a junior high kid...we'd climb in or under or around the fences on the backside of the lots and play on the army sets, old west, Twilight Zone residential sets, etc., before the studio security guys would start to chase us. Never got caught!
Magical times
Raleigh not a Schwinn
Hey its Tommie and Dick on what else but..... Schwinns
AMF.....not a Schwinn
Ross....not a Schwinn
Kool Kats Orange Peel......definitely not a Schwinn
Yamaha tried.....but not a Schwinn
AMF.....meh !
Eduardos el Monstros bike....what can I say frightening
Accessories anyone
$49.95 Huffy I'll take one
$86.95 Schwinn big price difference
Huffy kool .... but not a Schwinn
The one and only Western Auto $46.66 ....not a Schwinn
Taught by Sifu Ip Mann, developed a form of Wing Chunn named Jeet Kune Do, Bruce Lee on the set of the Green Hornet riding his Schwinn
Where is that bike today ?
Hurst Schwinn
Hurst Schwinn
self employed
Ghoulishly Green
Ross
Huffy not a Schwinn
Fruits
Kool still not a Schwinn
One word....America !
So kool GOODYEAR tires
In the lead what else....Schwinn