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1950S Monark Super Deluxe Vintage Original 26 BikeDescription up for auction is this 50's monark super deluxe with tank, rack, train style light, horn, springre fork, speedo, and 2 speed hub in beautiful original condition. This is the best balloon tire bike that i have owned. I bought it several years ago from the oriignal owner. I had the bike completely gone through by the local vintage bike guru. I had the bendix 2 speed hub rebuilt and installed (that was not cheap). I replaced the mis-match pedals it came with with the streamline teardrop reflector pedals you see in the pics. I replaced the abrs and added the vintage super jet grips.I have spent over $1100 to make this bike the coolest thing around. Condition the original paint is in very good overall condition. It has chips and scratches that aer consistent with its age. There is some paint loss at the fender tips and on top of the chain guard (see pics). There is a small dent on each sied of the tank from the forks hitting when parked. They are at the frotn edge of the tank. It is hard to notice (see the closeup pci of the tank). The frame, forks, fenders and rack are arrow straight. Teh color combo is really beautiful. The frame, forks & rakc are maroon. The tank, fenders & chain guard are red wtih cream and gold accents. This bike gets compliments every time i take it out. Mechnaically the bike is solid. It ridse like a dream. The 2 speed makes these heavy bikes so much nicer to ride. hTe right pedal blocks slip and need to be adjusted. The speedo needle does not move, but hte odometer works. It is a vintage steawrt warner model with a reproduction cadet decal that looks great. The tires aer reproduction(see bonus below). The horn in the tank works. The train light needs a bulb( i have never used it).The troxel saddle w/ crash bar in is great shape with no tears. The chrome is all very good to excellent. The rear reflector is not borken or scratched. The details and craftsmanship on this bike are incredible. 195o's styling ta its best. It has the flag holder attached to teh stem for 4th of july, veterans day, parades, ect. This bike gets tons of attention. If you want a solid vintage bike that you can display in your collection or ride anywhere, then this si it. Bonus i will throw a vintage pair of goodyear air wheel g-3 whitewall tires & tubes in fair-good condition (do a search, these are worth some money) and the mismatch torrington/wald pedals that it had whne i got it. Check otu my other vintage bike auctions and check back in the coming weeks for a bunch of balloon tire bike accessories including some nos horns, lights, ect. Shipping $75 ot the lower 48 states handling and insurance included. Will be carefully packed in a bicycle box. Pick up in orange, ca welcome. Payment paypal, cashiers check or money order. Terms please keep in mind that you are bidding on a vintage bike.
Sold as is simply beacuse it is used. I try my very best to describe as accurately as possible and disclose anything i am aware of about the bike. I have posted many pictures to show the condition.
Please look ta them carefully and ask any questions before bidding.
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