Oct 2, 2019 · When it gets into mid 50s they start getting a schwinn badged plate. I don't know much about English bikes or what their saddle bags looked like in the late 50s but I would assume they could have been similar and just Schwinn badged. Also note the only 50s and early 60s Schwinns that came with original equipment saddle bags was the traveler.

Dec 30, 2016 · They were made for Triumph, BMW, BSA, etc. in the 50's and 60's. BUCO made soft leather bags often found on Indian and Harley's for $$$$. The early version have bullet lenses and the later have flat-top lenses. The hard part is finding the brackets with the bags if you're trying to fit to a particular bike.

Dec 29, 2016 · Here's a set of period correct bags I had on a 59 Western Flyer Golden Flyer that I sold earlier this year. I don't recall seeing any hard bags offered back in the day. I don't think saddle bags ever became real popular in the U.S. I mostly think of them as a European thing.

Jul 21, 2010 · My Columbia project currently has a nice reproduction saddle. Though it's a decent saddle, I was wondering if it's possible to get a vintage saddle that has basically shot as to its leather and then to recover the saddle with new leather, leaving the original hardware. It would basically look authentic but have new leather on top for riding.

Jun 13, 2016 · It had a Brooks saddle that was made up of a bunch of small springs running lengthwise. Hated it. I bought the "Sofa Saddle" from the old Memory Lane about 20 years back. Kinda the old style look, built of thick molded foam. It was ok. The wife liked it on her 58 Schwinn, compared to the hard vinyl original saddle. I didn't care for it that much.

Jan 22, 2016 · The "Toolbox" saddle on my 1938 Silver King M-138 (what I named "Wingbar") is genuine leather. (see attached photo from 40 years ago) The "Toolbox" saddle on my 1936 Silver King M-1 is genuine leather. The "Toolbox" saddle on my 1930s CCM Flyte (see attached photo from 35 years ago) is genuine leather (somewhat shriveled).

Aug 23, 2023 · non-original bits present: saddle, saddle clip, wheel reflectors, rear reflector---Louison Bobet - in this image he is seen in the yellow leader's jersey during the TdF of 1954; he went on to win the event he is astride a Stella cycle in this case View attachment 1890666 poster of him doing motor-pacing on a Stella, 1953 - View attachment 1890667

Feb 14, 2023 · NOS G519 Columbia Military Bicycle rear fenders, has some minor shelve ware, with the Government stock number tag. For being over 70 years old they are in great condition. What's different from civilian fenders is that the military fenders show minor imperfections that …

Jan 4, 2021 · restored as original with enamel paint (not powder coat), plating, and upholstery. USA made full grain top-of-the-line vegetable-tanned cowhide over underlayment and pad as original. the clamp is original and in excellent condition. the …

Aug 7, 2023 · • With that saddle, that Wald #3 stem, those fenders and that frame configuration there are only two models and two years this bicycle could possibly be: YEAR= 1940 (most likely) or 1941(highly unlikely for many reasons) MODEL= B-602-L CHALLENGER.