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Old 06-10-13 | 06:24 PM
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The work horses in the current stable...

60's J.C. Higgins Flightliner



1978 Schwinn Traveler I picked up this past weekend

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Old 06-10-13 | 06:50 PM
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That seems like a brilliant idea to use a car trunk rack on the back of your trailer... how well does it work?
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Old 06-10-13 | 07:48 PM
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That Higgins is so cool with a trailer attached. You should post these in the Utility forum. Those guys would want your autograph!
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Old 06-10-13 | 09:02 PM
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I've never seen a bull moose on a cruiser before. I like it!
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Old 06-10-13 | 09:08 PM
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mastronaut, Love the J. C. Higgins.

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Old 06-10-13 | 09:16 PM
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That Higgins is in great shape. Both of the bikes are in great shape.

The Higgins looks like it needs a new handlebar and a little destickering. It's great.
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Old 06-11-13 | 07:55 AM
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Destickering
It needs Cat Stickers
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Old 06-11-13 | 08:45 AM
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Old 06-11-13 | 09:07 AM
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Thanks for the nice comments. I really like the way the car carrier works for laying a bike right over the top, it's way too easy...and style is half the fun with me...
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I love the feel of these bars, always have, as a matter of fact I will be looking for a set for the Traveler as well, like my old beast...



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Old 06-11-13 | 10:01 AM
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A touring bike makes a fine workhorse, particularly when it has racks. Mine is a Bob Jackson World Tour.
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I wish I had a $1 for everytime I have ridden my Hercules in the neighborhood for errands.

Best $5 I ever spent.

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Old 06-11-13 | 06:52 PM
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Those are sweet rides! I got a Thick Slick for the Higgins today, I love it!

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Old 06-11-13 | 07:03 PM
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A touring bike makes a fine workhorse, particularly when it has racks. ...
Both my Peugeot UO-8 and my Schwinn mountain bike see lots of utility duty.

I really like the Peugeot's period correct Pletscher mousetrap rack -- best rear rack ever invented.
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Old 06-12-13 | 06:49 PM
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Got a few more shots today...











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