recently I got a trek 820 mtn bike from the library where my wife works. its a mid 90's model so its nothing special. it was abandoned before the collage students all left town for the summer. to small for me but still a great free find!

but my greatest catch ever happened sat. morning. I went to the local dollar general to pick up clothes detergent and a few other things. I was on my bike since the wife still drives the truck to work. I got to the store early before they opened so I decided to cruise the allys in the area to see what I can find. I see a couple old bikes leaning against the side of a garage and a couple ladies inside. there was no sign so asked if they were haveing a garage sale and the reply was "yes". I inquired as to the price of the bikes and she offered $25 for both. or $15 each. well, one was on old monty ward model worth little to me,but the other was a Schwinn. I already have quite a few old chicago schwinns and I really like them and seem to be able to find alot of them. this one however is special.

its a 1941 cycletruck! I never thought I would actually see a cycletruck except online, let alone find one for myself. and on top of that its a rare pre war model that seems worth a little more then post war models. now I dont buy them for the resale value or for the rarity of a certain model,I just but them for fun. as soon as the llbs can get me a big ol wald basket it will become my new grocery truck. it has the wrong fender,wrong front wheel,stingray apehangers,and someone has changed the skiptooth sprockets to modern parts.but the rear wheel is original,with the correct new departure hub,original cranks,pedals and chainguard. a little clean up,a couple new used tires,and it rides great. I have already got at least 4 "cool bike"comments and I have only ridden it around the neighborhood a couple times.
Ahhh. summertime on an old schwinn!

pics coming asap.