(09-20-2020, 04:00 PM)Jesper Wrote: (09-17-2020, 11:04 PM)TheNextGen Wrote: Hi there! I picked up this bike at an estate sale and I was wondering if anyone knows anything about it? Also, what should I do with it? My plan was to buy a vintage bike to restore but I’ve never heard of this one. The decals should be available, if you didn't have the headbadge it's another $10-$20. I have records of the headbadge being used for a wide range of years (50s, 60s, 70s). It's a cool bike to restore, but depending on how extreme you go, you'll more than likely spend over the value of the bike, especially if doing the paint, decals, chrome, etc. These were mass produced, mine is valued at $300-$400 max, that bike is not something you can really 'mess-up' maybe worth up to $300 in really good condition but that's a guess, it's a market thing. There is probably a serial number on it, but I don't know if there is a database to look up its significance. If you can post clear photos of front and rear derailleurs we might be able to get you into a range of years. I have an earlier ('54/'55) model, but it is an internal hub 3 speed and utilizes roller/rod brakes vice calipers.

If this is a special bike, I’m afraid I might mess it up. (09-17-2020, 11:04 PM)TheNextGen Wrote: Hi there! I picked up this bike at an estate sale and I was wondering if anyone knows anything about it? Also, what should I do with it? My plan was to buy a vintage bike to restore but I’ve never heard of this one.

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