Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Old Sears & Roebuck Road Bike?
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red_raider_dude
10-01-09, 06:21 PM
I'm a new member and would like to say hello to everyone!
I have a question for those that are willing to help:
I picked up an old Sears bike this summer that I'm re-purposing for some light commuting/campus riding. I've looked quite a few places to find some info on my bike, but with no luck. The model # is 396.474310 and just about all of the original components point to its production in Italy. Anyone out there that might be familiar with this? And in particular, maybe what type of crankset it uses? Any answers would be a big help. Thanks a bunch!
old and new
10-01-09, 07:29 PM
Saw your other post. That # may do it for some. it's a bit much though to work on a # and only a number. Pictures aside, why not list names, labels off tthe bike.
I read the Campy but some Co.s other than Italian ones use Campy as well. It's curious that you should mention the crank, the BB/ crank bearing can be a problem spot as far as repair or ID depending on the bike BRAND, using Campy or another brand Crank........... so ... Imfo.. more than you've given in both posts is needed.
red_raider_dude
10-01-09, 07:38 PM
I've looked that sucker over many times. The only badgings I see are "Sears Roebuck & Co" and "Made in Italy". Even the components are label-less. It has the model #, but an internet search hasn't turned anything out. I'm pretty bummed about it.
Post pictures.
Department store bikes have little or no following, so finding information about them is difficult.
red_raider_dude
10-01-09, 10:56 PM
Post pictures.
Here are a few that I took tonight...
Esteban32696
10-02-09, 06:12 AM
With that orange color, etc., makes me think of some of the old Crescent bikes, but not sure if they were ever made for Sears.
http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Sweden/crescent_pepita_sp_cat.htm
old and new
10-02-09, 10:34 AM
red raider dude.... check your other post, you probably did anyway.. my statement stands. It's not one of those odd crank threadings, not an Ashtabula type one either as a man suggested it could be. The crank itself is Cottered which was the basic design type of the times, '60s & early-mid 70's. Still, all you need to do is focus on a different or "better crank" if you wish and follow the guidelines I'd suggested. Componts that you need, in general for that bike sre interchangeble with many , many other Italian mades. That bike, though a beginners bike by Italian standards is still quite nice. TWO issues: are for doing the brgs. & why ? ; do you just wish to have a different crank which would of course require a new brg. also.