Hi I came across an awesome old woman’s Schwinn. The bike was found in the rafters of a Wisconsin barn. Tucked away and forgotten about. I bought it from a friend of the farmers who discovered the bike while helping the friend clean out his barn. I did some research on it.

Hello I have a Super X with frame number 2405 and is a bit uncertain about my super x manufacture year and would be pleased if anybody could tell me where I can find a reliable source to determine which year the bike was built. The engine was exchanged 1952 with a new engine and has no number. This era of parts is often interchangeable with Schwinn, motobike, Mead Ranger, Hawthorne, Hiawatha, Rollfast, Elgin, Monark, Henderson, Excelsior, Sears, Silver King. Here is an original 100 year old (serial number is 64080 and is stamped on the bottom of the cranks housing) men's 'Thistle' bicycle with 26' wheels.

I’ll tell you what I think I know. I’d love if the experts would confirm what I’ve found out about the bike and also share any further information anyone may know about it.

I’m really excited about this find. I love the history and beauty of these extraordinary old bikes.

Below is a photo of the bike sitting on my kitchen table being photographed. I photographed it in dirt, rust, dust, and grime just the way it was found. I think it makes a nice centerpiece for my kitchen table!

Lol by, on Flickr Here is the bike a bit closer. By, on Flickr I've identified the bike as an Excelsior. Below are some photos with identifying marks: Here I can make out the lettering located on the very top bar of the frame. By, on Flickr Below is the head badge. Underneath the large X reads Excelsior followed by Arnold Schwinn. Chicago USA is inscribed on the bottom in all caps.

I have read some postings across the net that state that the badge on this bike was only made one year in 1936. I am lead to believe that the bike is from that year. Does anyone know if this fact about the badge being from the year 1936 only is correct? Also, please help me to find other identifiers on this bike that will help verify the age. Am I correct to say that this is a pre war bike? By, on Flickr Here you see the Serial Number located underneath the bike on the bottom bracket. It reads D87981.

What can the serial number tell me about this bike? I know a lot of Schwinns serial numbers for older bikes were destroyed. By, on Flickr One of the cooler things about the bike is that it is equipped with a front Spring and a lock.

I believe that these were both options that could be put on the bike. So it is kind of special that this bike has these two things. By, on Flickr Here is a closer look at the springer. Does a springer bike really absorb shock? Was it effective for a smoother ride. Why don't we see springer bikes manufactured today?

What technology has replaced this? By, on Flickr Notice that the bolts in this photo are engraved with the letters SD. There are bolts throughout the bike stamped like this. Anyone know what the letters stand for? I'm guessing Schwinn something? By, on Flickr I love the lock and key.

I think that it is one of the coolest things about the bike. It's awesome that the key is still in it but it seems to be stuck! I'll try degreesing and see if I cant wiggle it lose.

From what I read you could lock the bike so that it would not role. Then someone could not role it away. Getopenfilename Default File Path On Word. I imagine that may have been pretty effective security for this type of bike. I would have liked to see someone try to carry it off.

It's quite heavy! This side of key reads: MADE IN U.S.A. FOR ARNOLD SCHWINN & CO CHICAGO by, on Flickr This side of key reads: THE YALE & TOWN MFG. CO YALE AN252 by, on Flickr I'm not sure about this next photo. Looks different from any Schwinn set up I've seen. By, on Flickr Notice the peculiar holes along the sides of the back fender.

I looked into this and it seems the there would have been strings threaded threw the holes of the fender to create a guard in order that the woman's skirt would not get caught up in the spokes. By, on Flickr The skirt guard would have looked something like the photo below: by, on Flickr I noticed the the frame joints are not smooth. I wonder if the frame was hand welded together? Domus 3d Keygen Software.

By, on Flickr Side view of pedal by, on Flickr The design of the seat is very interesting. I wonder if the spring on the tip of the seat was there to absorb shock as well? By, on Flickr This is the stamp on the cushion of the seat. It reads MESINGER B DE LUX 4 NO.

15854105 (from what I can make out) by, on Flickr I wonder if the tires are original. They say US ROYAL MASTER MADE IN USA by, on Flickr Thanks for checking out my bike. I really hope to hear some of your comments about it.

If you want to look at additional photos, they can be seen on my flicker page. Also, would any know what the bike is worth and is there a market for this bike? Thank you, Amanda Martinez. I appreciate all your great comments about the bike! Bob and Tad thank you both for the welcome. I did go and try what island schwinn suggested and try turning the wheel both ways. I'm still unable to wiggle the key free.

There are holes on the front fender yes GTs58. Also there are marks where there may have been a light mounted on the handlebars. Also I assume that there would have been a chain-guard? I'll definitely be looking in the crank for that a two digit number like suggested. Do any of you have examples of this bike that I could look and compare? Was there a catalog for this bike? I started reconditioning.

This baby is going to turn some heads for sure. Imma bring the sexy back. Check it out: by, on Flickr.

Find This tool searches a database of Schwinn serial numbers and if it finds a match to your serial number then it will display the information available for your bike. Notes: This tool works for Schwinn bikes from 1948 to 1982. All serial number records before 1948 were lost in a factory fire. Serial Number Location The serial number can typically be found in one of three places on a Schwinn made bicycle. • The headtube • The rear dropout • Underneath the bottom bracket shell Note: The serial number will always be found on the actual frame of the bike. In other words, it will not be found on a bike componet (like a or a ).

Example Numbers Schwinn serial numbers commonly have one of three formats: • All numbers • One letter followed by numbers • Two letters followed by numbers Here are some example numbers: 0465228 - F106791 - EB37868 What a serial number can tell you The serial number on a Schwinn frame will tell you the date that frame was manufactured. It will not identify the model of the bike, only the year the frame itself was manufactured. >Serial Numbers.