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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / 1ST ANNUAL SALE - JULY 4TH ONLY - BEST OFFERS ON BICYCLES & ETC I HAVE FOR SALE

« on: June 10, 2019, 01:22:39 PM »

On July 4th, 2019 I will accept highest offers on what you see that I have listed for sale on ebay for antique bicycles, lamps and accessories. There are a lot of other bicycles, etc that have not been posted yet on ebay so ask me about something you are looking for as I may have it.
 
If you wish to contact me BEFORE July 4th, that is fine and people are now doing this.

I will be selling on ebay on July 4th as well but UNLESS SOMEONE BIDS THAT DAY ON MY EBAY LISTING, I will sell to you off of ebay.
I CAN PACK BICYCLE IN CARDBOARD BICYCLE BOXES FOR FREE OR MAKE A WOODEN CRATE AT AN ADDITIONAL COST TO BUYER.
I HAVE A SHIPPER I USE EXCLUSIVELY TO GET YOU THE BEST RATE.
I CAN REQUEST SHIPPING INSURANCE, IF NEEDED BY BUYER, WHICH IS AN ADDITIONAL COST TO BUYER.
I SHIP WORLD WIDE.
LOCAL PICK UP IS FINE BY YOU OR BY FRIENDS TRAVELING TO OR THROUGH CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA (LOCATED 35 MILES NORTH OF SAN DIEGO ON THE I-5 FREEWAY).
I ACCEPT: CASH, PAYPAL(USING FRIENDS AND FAMILY PAYMENT METHOD), PERSONAL CHECKS, WIRE TRANSFERS. ALL PAYMENTS MUST CLEAR MY BANK BEFORE SHIPPING OR LOCAL PICK UP.
Mike Cates
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / VELOCIPEDE PROJECT

« on: May 17, 2019, 05:17:41 AM »

Velocipede project. This frame was in a fire so warped from the heat. If you are handy it could be straightened and is a good start to build a original machine. $2000 plus shipping.
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / WANTED - COASTING PEG FROM COPAKE LOT #517

« on: April 28, 2019, 11:31:04 AM »

I would like to contact the person who bought LOT #517 EARLY COASTING PEGS from the recent Copake Auction.
There may be a peg in this lot that I am looking for.
CLICK ON THIS LINK:  https://copakeauction.hibid.com/catalog/162641/28th-annual-bicycle-and-automobilia-auction/?ipp=10
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Copake Lot 101a 1889 Columbia Ladies HTS

« on: April 17, 2019, 02:24:00 AM »

From consulting Columbia catalogs for 1889, 1890, 1891,and 1892, no ladies model was made by Columbia in 1889. All safety models that year were considered for men.
Copake Lot 101a should have been corrected to the year 1891 as this year model had parallel drop frame tubes that spread apart slightly as they went forward and joined the longer improved steering head tube of that year like the bicycle in the auction.
In 1891 the seat post bend and crank arms for 3 pedal throw positions would be correct as shown on the auction bicycle but it is hard to see if they are the 3 pedal throw positions crank arms from the auction photos.
As a side note, in 1892 the ladies model had an identical frame design but had 2 pedal throw positions on the crank arms and the crank arms were more tapered and rounded on the shanks.
The earlier 1890 (first year) ladies model had drop frame tubes that stayed spaced evenly and ran parallel from the shorter steering head tube to the seat post tube.
The auction bicycle is still a rare ladies machine and I was just wanting to clarify dating for it's new owner.
I'm restoring a original 1890 (first year) Columbia ladies hard tire model for my wife to ride. I'm simultaneously restoring a 1891 Columbia hard tire double diamond frame machine as well so we will have a pair to ride together. Both models have the scissors front fork suspension.
Mike Cates, CA.

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Will iso 635 tires fit 28" rimmed pneumatic bicycles?

« on: April 14, 2019, 02:44:24 PM »

I was asked if iso 635 tires will fit 28" rimmed pneumatic bicycles? Anyone know the answer?
Mike Cates, CA. (760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / COPAKE AUCTION PRICE RESULTS POSTED YET?

« on: April 14, 2019, 12:16:13 PM »

How do find the online prices realized from the recent 28th annual Copake bicycle auction?
Mike Cates, CA.

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / Has one of these ever been found?

« on: April 09, 2019, 02:15:29 AM »

I realize a lot was patented for bicycles but has one of these ever been found?
Click on this link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-1881-Big-Wheel-Bicycle-Patent-Art-Print-Penny-Farthing-Velocipede-50/262177488674?hash=item3d0afeff22:g:LukAAOSwnH1WY3aI
Mike Cates, CA.

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / Need pickers help at Copake for parts

« on: April 06, 2019, 12:21:21 PM »

I will not be attending but If anyone has now or sees the following parts for sale / trade let me know when you are at the Copake "sheep field" swap meet before the formal auction the next day.
I CAN SEND YOU PHOTOS OF WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR BUT CONTACT ME ASAP.

Parts needed for Ladies 1890 (first year) Columbia Light Roadster HTS that has front fork scissors suspension:
1) Front and rear fenders and braces.
2) Coasting pegs that clamp onto front fork legs.
3) Hand brake lever and all brake linkage pull rods, bell cranks and rear wheel spoon.
4) Rear screw-on axle mounted mounting step.
5) Two 28" (finished size with tires) hollow rims for 3/4" tiring.

Parts needed for Man's 1891 double diamond frame Columbia Light Roadster HTS that has front fork scissors suspension:
1) Front fender and brace.
2) Chain guard.
3) 30" (finished size with tire) hollow rim for 7/8" tiring.
4) 32" (finished size with tire) hollow rim for 3/4" tiring.

I HAVE A COMPLETE "RARE-TO-FIND" 2ND PATTERN EWART DETACHABLE LINK (SEPERATE BLOCK AND FRAME STYLE) CHAIN FOR SALE / TRADE. CORRECT FOR 1889-1892 COLUMBIA CAMELBACK AND DOUBLE DIAMOND LIGHT ROADSTER SAFETY BICYCLES. THIS CHAIN WILL ALSO FIT COLUMBIA ADULT TRICYCLES AND THE COLUMBIA HIGH WHEEL KANGAROO STYLE SAFETY AS WELL.

I still have A LOT of safety and hub lamps, bells and cyclometers I'm still unboxing as well as other antique bicycle parts so feel free to ask.

I WILL BE REACHABLE BY CELL PHONE FOR VOICE CALLS ONLY (NO TEXTS) WHEN YOU ARE AT THE SWAP MEET.

MIKE CATES, CA.
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com
 

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / 1880 54" Standard Columbia hgh wheel on ebay now

« on: March 25, 2019, 02:04:40 AM »

I have listed FOR SALE a 1880 54" Standard Columbia high wheel bicycle on ebay now. See full description there.
I haven't seen a bicycle like this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.
Will deal off of ebay if you contact me.
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / 1891 GENTLEMAN'S EMPIRE HTS CHICAGO SEWING MACHINE CO.

« on: March 10, 2019, 11:46:49 PM »

1891 GENTLEMEN'S EMPIRE SAFETY made by THE CHICAGO SEWING MACHINE COMPANY.
Here is the Chicago made hard tire safety you have been looking for.
I have it on ebay if you click on the link below:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/163272638944?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

I WILL SELL IT FOR $3500 PLUS SHIPPING OFF OF EBAY AS A DIRECT SALE IF YOU CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL OR PHONE.

Mike Cates
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH WHEEL BICYCLES STILL IN BUSINESS?

« on: March 06, 2019, 12:25:28 PM »

Does anyone know if Paul Rust's ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH WHEEL BICYCLE COMPANY in Colorado Springs, CO. is still in business?
If so, how do you contact them?
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / WANTED SOLID CRESCENT RIMS or HOLLOW RIMS FOR HARD TIRE SAFETY PROJECTS

« on: February 22, 2019, 03:33:01 AM »

WANTED SOLID CRESCENT RIMS or HOLLOW RIMS for 3/4", 7/8" and 1" solid tires to complete some hard tire safety projects needing 28", 30" and 32" finished (with tire installed) diameter wheels. Number of spoke holes is not critical.
Thanks,
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / 48" BONESHAKER CLEVELAND MFG'D REPLICA HIGH WHEEL BICYCLE ON EBAY IN NEW YORK

« on: February 17, 2019, 12:27:16 AM »

Greg, looks like one of your Pop's (Mel Barron) machines. Reply to this topic with how to fix this rim
BONESHAKER REPLICA CLEVELAND MANUFACTURED 48" machine with "damage" front rim. Doesn't look like a hard fix as the rim looks softly warped and no hard bends that I can see.

Click here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/CLEVELAND-BONESHAKER-REPLICA-ANTIQUE-BICYCLE-DAMAGE-PENNY-FARTHING-STYLE/192823348065?hash=item2ce52acb61:g:59oAAOSwjW9cTJGO:rk:2:pf:0

Mike Cates, CA.

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Board for buying and selling Wheelmen goods and services. / RESTORED 1887 50" VICTOR FOR SALE

« on: February 11, 2019, 10:34:31 AM »

1887 VICTOR 50" FOR SALE. All nickel plating and paint completed a few years ago. Older gray color tires as used on 1886 models and would suggest re tiring wheels if it is to be ridden. Handlebar collar clamps onto head with cross bolt ears facing towards saddle and handlebars enter clamp collar at an angle. Saddle leather would need to be recovered with new leather. Very nice complete machine. $8000.00
Can break bicycle down as far as you require or leave it fully assembled. Can ship in overlapped cardboard bicycle boxes or make a wooden crate for the additional cost of materials to build crate. Will ship to domestic or international destinations. Can ship to Copake in April for buyer pick up.

Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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General discussions on Wheelmen topics. / What is this PTS bicycle?

« on: January 21, 2019, 10:50:18 PM »

Anyone know what manufacturing company, country of origin, years made and model this curious PTS bicycle is? Looks like there's no chain stays or rods connecting crank bracket to the rear hub axle mounting ears or maybe they are there but hard to see due to the poor quality of the photo? If no stay rods exist, how is this possible for frame strength with chain tension pulling crank bracket and rear axle together and also the weight of the rider causing torqueing of the frame on bumpy roads?
I can't tell if those are 28" or 30" diameter pneumatic tires.
Richard Smith, you might know about this bicycle?
Mike Cates, CA.