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New Project
This one came in today. A 1938 Hercules Falcon. The frame and fenders are original while the wheels are dated 1967 and there are some modern NOS brakes as well as new tires. It came without the leather...
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1938 Hercules Falcon
It would appear that this bike was well documented by it’s previous owner, Tom. Some of his photos below as well as some vintage ephemera…
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1938 Hercules Falcon Update
I’ve given the bike a quick makeover. I’ve sapped out the fenders for some vintage Bluemels mini fenders, flipped the bars and added a brooks saddle. I’ve also replaced the plastic faced trigger with...
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Damn Inflation!!
This Schwinn ad from 1967 lists the Ram’s Horn Fastback at $71.95. This same bike would cost $510.00 today!
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Positive Experience at Urbane Cyclist
In the past I have met with resistance at some of the bike shops here in Toronto when it comes to vintage bikes, but I want to relate a positive experience I had today with Urbane Cyclist on John St....
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1937 Falcon Update
I think I’m finished with this for now. I re routed the gear cable through a fulcrum and a cable guide, put on some vintage block pedals and a bell. The paint looks pretty rough under the camera flash...
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Triumph 3 Speed
For sale on Kijiji Toronto @ $110.00. Not much to look at but could be the start of a nice project or a parts bike and the price is right.
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Vintage Saddles
Picked up a couple of vintage leather saddles the other day. A Japanese Speedic and a Wrights. Both at a very good price.
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1981 Raleigh DL-1 Tourist For Sale
Sara from Phoenix sent me these photos of her bike that she’s selling. a 1980 Raleigh DL-1. She’s owned the bike for 28 years and is ready to find a new home for it. She’s asking $500.00. Located in...
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A Couple of Cool 3 Speeds
This is the 500th post on Three Speed Mania!! These two 3 speeds showed up on Kijiji Toronto today. First, a British made Supercycle offered at $135.00. The second is an Eaton’s Glider @ $95.00. This...
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