Recent content by mrm689

Well I brought them both home. First thing on the agenda is new tires. Existing is 26" x 1.75". I start reading up and find out there is two different tires in that size??? Schwinn had their own size if I understand correctly? So I wonder, will the standard 26" x 1.75" tires I see advertised...

So I've been cruising around up here in northern New York. A majority of the bikes I'm finding are Hawthorne branded. I find those most frequently and Western Flyers as a second. Now I know the simple answer about them being a Montgomery Ward item. But as far as models go, well my knowledge...

I'm a Mason Dixon line transplant living in the north country of New York. Losing my farm in a divorce has found me living in the small town of Massena. While there is plenty to be cranky about, I'm finding new ways to enjoy life instead. One such has landed me here with you fine folks. I'd...