ID this BSO?
02-05-19 | 03:17 PM
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Bikes: '84 Miyata 610 ‘91 Cannondale ST600,'83 Trek 720 ‘84 Trek 520, 620, ‘91 Miyata 1000LT, '79 Trek 514, '78 Trek 706, '73 Raleigh Int. frame.
Looks like a Schwann heavyweight clone...
02-05-19 | 03:29 PM
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Bikes: fillet-brazed Chicago Schwinns, and some other stuff
Could be any number of department store brands, but with that chain wheel my guess is Rollfast.
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02-05-19 | 04:38 PM
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Bikes: Trek 800 x 2, Schwinn Heavy Duti, Schwinn Traveler, Schwinn Le Tour Luxe, Schwinn Continental, Cannondale M400 and Lambert, Schwinn Super Sport
The front of the twin tubes on my Huffy has removable end caps made of steel. They are smaller versions of the end caps that were used on handlebar ends on Schwinn 10 speeds in the '70's and '80's. Does it have removable end caps, like you would be able to pry them out with a small screw driver?
I also agree that even though mine is labeled Huffy, that the same frame/bike could also be labeled Rollfast or other brands.
My Huffy also has not serial number on it. I remove the paint and still could find no serial number.
02-05-19 | 04:41 PM
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In the picture with the fork crown, I can see the end of the twin tube has the cap on it.
02-05-19 | 07:13 PM
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Bikes: '84 Miyata 610 ‘91 Cannondale ST600,'83 Trek 720 ‘84 Trek 520, 620, ‘91 Miyata 1000LT, '79 Trek 514, '78 Trek 706, '73 Raleigh Int. frame.
Here are the hubs, those tubes definitely have end caps, but I didn't snap a picture of them.
It was in the alley behind my apartment, set out with the trash. My thought was to grease it up, put a double basket on the rack, and use it for groceries when the roads are salted.
Maybe a good candidate for the C&V $100.00 challenge!
02-05-19 | 07:15 PM
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Bikes: '84 Miyata 610 ‘91 Cannondale ST600,'83 Trek 720 ‘84 Trek 520, 620, ‘91 Miyata 1000LT, '79 Trek 514, '78 Trek 706, '73 Raleigh Int. frame.
I thought it was funny that these two bikes weigh about the same! The white one in the back is aluminum! 🤣🤣
That's a $129.00 Walmart bike in the back.
02-05-19 | 08:46 PM
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Two other strong possibilities are Monark and Columbia. I've seen both with those internally welded joints.This blue one is a Monark. Note the chain guard & chainwheel.
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02-06-19 | 12:27 AM
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Are you going to get these bikes rolling again? I took one of these in, and then I saw a craigslist ad by a guy who said he was down on his luck and needed a free bike. This was perfect for him, and he was grateful.
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02-06-19 | 02:41 PM
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It looks like all the bikes pictured are from the same source, with the frames or even complete bicycles being marketed by different companies.
I repainted my Huffy frame. The frame is not that awful. The components, aside from the Bendix hub, were not such good quality. So, it will get new parts and when I am done I will post it on the Beach Cruiser section. It should make a decent cruiser. Single speed, coaster brake and aluminum rims.
I repainted my Huffy frame. The frame is not that awful. The components, aside from the Bendix hub, were not such good quality. So, it will get new parts and when I am done I will post it on the Beach Cruiser section. It should make a decent cruiser. Single speed, coaster brake and aluminum rims.
02-06-19 | 04:21 PM
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The Huffy that I have has a "V" shaped seat stay bridge rather than a simple tube. The "V" bracket has two holes in it for the fender rather than one.. I will see if I can get a picture. The bike is wrapped in paper to avoid scratches so, I we'll see how this looks.
