Cruiser !!
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Montgomery Ward Hawthorne
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Montgomery Ward Hawthorne
ok, JOZZ & MMcG - pics of my new (used) bike !!
- Thread starter douglas
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cost = Free !
anyone have a clue on how old it is??
anyone have a clue on how old it is??
stosh said:
I brought some metal to our local recycling center and it was just sitting there waiting to be taken away.....I guess you could say I saved it's life!!
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douglas said:
42 years
Sweet 
You saved it's life 
You saved it's life 
Sweet! Clean her up and cruise to the liquor store on it! 
Oh yeah and then strip it down and paint it a cool mettalic orange flake color!!
Sweet Save Douglas!
Oh yeah and then strip it down and paint it a cool mettalic orange flake color!!
Sweet Save Douglas!
looks sweet, T-Pirate used to have a badass cruiser but his mom threw it out... very suprised he hasn't killed her yet for it.
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MMcG said:Sweet! Clean her up and cruise to the liquor store on it!
Oh yeah and then strip it down and paint it a cool mettalic orange flake color!!
Sweet Save Douglas!
I've been thinking about doing that to my road bike. Maybe this winter.
Go for it Loco! what brand is your road bike?
MMcG said:Sweet! Clean her up and cruise to the liquor store on it!
Oh yeah and then strip it down and paint it a cool mettalic orange flake color!!
Sweet Save Douglas!
Heck, I might be able to fit a 12 pack, maybe even an 18 pack on the back !
Why is the ground all wet?
Echo said:
Don't tell me you aren't getting rain in Jackelope land?
Because pretty soon we are going to need to start building and ark here in CT - it has been raining hard all friggin day and into the night here.
Not a drop. After about 3 months of crappy summer, the last couple weeks have been amazing.MMcG said:
Don't tell me you aren't getting rain in Jackelope land?
Because pretty soon we are going to need to start building and ark here in CT - it has been raining hard all friggin day and into the night here.
You lucky Focker!Echo said:Not a drop. After about 3 months of crappy summer, the last couple weeks have been amazing.
I got some new used Time Atacs from Ian Collins (RM member) and I wanted to test em out tonight but it is still pouring!
Oh yeah FYI - Ian Collins = good seller and good RM Peeps!
Welcome to the Time clique
Yep, all my bikes will be sporting them now! My Atac Zs will be going on the Cheeta if I ever get some new (used) crankarms for it. So it'll be a fleet of Aliums on my Jamis Quest, Aliums on my ghettorigged Marin SS, Aliums on the Belair, and Atac Zs on the Cheeta.
Crank Bros>Time
My eggbeaters lasted longer than my times...
My eggbeaters lasted longer than my times...
owning a crusier is in my opinion an indicator that you've gone beyond the brink.... will owning a tricycle be all the rage soon? i personally want an adult sized plastic big wheel. 
From first Flight bikes. Hope it helps identify the ride:
Hawthorne:
Hawthorne bicycles were sold in Montgomery Ward stores.* Below is a compilation of bike models from the Montgomery Wards catalogs from 1934 through 1960.* These catalogs usually came out in Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter versions.* The Fall/Winter catalogs may contain models for the following calendar year.* These bikes were made by various manufacturers for Wards and many of the bikes will be identical to models available from the company who actually produced the bikes.*
1934 shows most models were available with the new balloon (2.125") tires or standard 28" single tube tires.* The Moto Bike featured braced handlebars, truss rods, no chain guard, Moto bike style frame and a rear kick stand.* There was also a single bar Moto bike style offered.* The De Luxe Flyer added a rear steel carrier, Delta headlight with glass lens, tank to hold the headlight batteries and a plunger type horn mounted on the braced handlebars.* The top model was the Speed Line which had a curved down tube and extra large tank.* The Delta electric horn and headlight were mounted as one unit.* There were also new stainless steel mud guards.* All models featured a triple plate type fork crown.*
For 1935 the Moto Bikes appear to be pretty much carried over from 1934.* The Speed Line looks to have a longer front fender which is still made of stainless steel.* 1935 marks the introduction of the Duralium bikes made from aluminum.* The advantages that were listed in the catalog included lightweight, durable finish, no peeling or chipping and rust free construction. * The bike had chrome plated fenders with a Delta light mounted on them (with a battery tube on the down tube) and 24 x 2.125 tires.* The smaller wheel contributed to the light weight and gave a lower center of gravity.* The wheelbase was stretched to fit adult size riders.* The head tube was streamlined.* There was a chrome plated chain guard on both the men's and ladies models. The bike had braced handlebars and truss rods. The 1934 and 1935 head badges appear to have a M over W and for 1936 the badge changes to a winged H.* The 1936 bikes appear to use a "paisley" pattern chain ring as opposed to the earlier "snowflake" design.*
For 1936 the Moto bike style frame (middle tube straight) gives way to the Sport model with double curved top tubes.* This model also gains white wall tires and a chain guard.* No headlight, horn or carrier are shown.* The single top tube Senior model bikes appear unchanged except for the head badge.* The 1936 Duralium bikes appear to have minor changes. * The men's model loses the chain guard , brace handlebars and head light.* The frame appears to be less streamlined at the head tube.* The girls model loses the head light and braced handlebars but keeps the chain guard.* The top model with the large motorcycle tank gets a Persons speedometer and a new tubular carrier that follows the lines of the rear fender.** There is also a new large streamlined saddle. *
For 1937 the Duralium bikes get a self contained "Zep" headlight and frosted blue painted fenders.*** A new "Flo-Cycle" Duralium bike is now available.* The rear seat stay curve out past the rear axle and sweep back. * There is a laminated steel spring behind the crank for a floating ride. * Features include a Stewart-Warner "Clipper" speedometer on the stem, Delta electric horn and light (fender mounted with a frame mounted battery tube), chain guard mounted to the sprocket, streamlined tail light, theft-proof head lock and a big streamlined Troxel saddle.* The Senior model and Motorbikes appear to carry over. * The top "Zep" model now switches to the twin curved top tube model with a smaller tank with integrated horn.* The new "Zep" light made be Delta with a small fin on the top.* A new side stand, chrome Lobdell rims and fork lock are now on the top model and the rear carrier follows the lines of the rear fender.* The step down model is the Comet.* The Comet has the "Zep" light, standard Stewart-Warner speedometer, rear kickstand, painted rims, no chain guard and more plain 9 hole carrier.*
1938 found a new frame design with twin sloping top tubes that got closer towards the seat tube unlike the previous models parallel tubes.* The New Departure two speed coaster brake and front wheel brake were now available on all models. * The base model had the "Zep" headlight and basic carrier.* The Comet had* a streamlined carrier, tank with built in horn, "Zep" fender light and painted rims.* The new "Zep" model featured new twin headlights, streamlined carrier with one-cell taillight, fork lock,* chrome rims and whitewall tires.* All models had a new Gothic style fender, rear kickstands and a new feather type chain guard.* The 1938 Duralium bike had blue painted fenders, fender mounted horn light, rear one cell taillight, larger chain guard, battery tube on the down tube and white wall tires.*** The new Duralium model was the Silver Streak with the wing bar frame design.* This bike used the same electric's as the other bike but used a new frame mounted "butterfly" kickstand and smaller chain guard.* They also used the blue painted fenders.*1938 appears to be the last year for the Duralium bikes.*
For 1939 the Comet was pretty much a carry over model with a new swept back handlebar design.* There was a new twin bar frame to match up with the new Shockmaster fork.* This fork had lower straight legs with in-line springs on each side of the fork.* The fork was available on a Standard bike or the "Zep" Twin Bar.* The Zep featured twin headlights, new carrier with flush mount tail light, locking fork, jeweled horn tank and new Torrington Signal pedals. * The rear kickstands were still on all models.* The two speed hub and front wheel brake were available as options and it appears that the bikes could be ordered with the new streamline or standard steer horn handlebars.***
For 1940 The standard "Equipped" models* and standard "Tank Model" bikes appear to carry over with available 2 speed, Shockmaster fork, rear kickstand and torpedo light.* The Comet has a new fork mounted Delta headlight, side kickstands, broad carrier with electric side lights and available 2 speed and Shockmaster fork.** The new top model is the "All American" with the new fork mount Delta "Nitemaster" headlight, Torrington signal pedals, broad rear carrier with electric side lights, new double bar frame, streamlined tank with optional 2 speed lever concealed inside, side kickstand and Shockmaster fork.* The new "Litewates" line is introduced with 26 x 1 3/8" tires and a weight of less than 40 pounds.*
For 1941 Hawthorne changed suppliers to Rollfast from Cleveland Welding.* The Standard "Equipped" and "Tank" models had the Rollfast spring fork with a single vertical spring mounted in front of the head tube. * This allowed the travel of the front wheels to be more vertical.* The ladies bikes featured pressed steel skirt guards.* These bikes still used rear kickstands, standard carriers, optional 2 speed (still lever actuated), fork mounted Delta light and painted rims.* The "All American" had all these features plus chrome ; rims chain guard and rims, white wall tires, side stand and Torrington signal pedals. * The Comet did not have the chrome chain guard, Signal pedals, thick saddle but otherwise appears similar to the more deluxe "All American".* The Litwate line carries on.*
1942 found the "Victory Bikes" that were stripped of all unneeded options to minimize the use of war materials.* The "V-50" was the unequipped bike while the "V-60" added a chain guard, self contained light, ladies skirt guard to the "V-50" along with the option of the 2 speed.** There were no rear carriers on these models but they do use side stands.* The "V-70" was the equipped model with the spring fork, self contained headlight, new larger chain guard and "Blue flash Safety-Light" in the carrier.* It had a red tail light with a blue center light that was activated by the brake.* These bikes had black wall tires, no carriers or tanks to save on materials.* For the war years 1943-1945 only replacement parts were available.* 1946 and 1947 found just basic men's and ladies models.* They had small chain guards, torpedo headlights without tanks or carriers.* For 1948 all full line of bikes were available again.** The base truss rods models without carriers or headlights and a second model with carrier and new fender light that was a more square headlight with a square lens.**** The Special tank model used the self contained fork mounted headlight, rounded tank , spring fork, chrome rims and white wall tires.* The Deluxe Tank bike featured a new tank with "gills" at the front and a new carrier with a raised center "rib" down the middle and had the "Blue Flash Safety-Light" in the rear.*
The 1949 models appear to be carry over from the 1948 bikes.* 1950 marks the appearance of a new head badge.* It is more of a "crest" with the M/W letters.* The top model has a new turn signal carrier with a handlebar mounted control.* A standard tank model is added for a lower priced tank model.*** The top 1951 model gets seat crash rails, new paint scheme with "twisted pinstripes" on the tank and chain guard.* The truss rods bow out to clear the headlight and there is a new rounded front chain guard.* The spring fork and turn signal carrier are still used.* The regular tank bike has the standard carrier and chain guard, smooth sided tank, bowed truss rods (to clear the unique sealed beam light) and black wall tires.* The 1952 bikes look the same except that the turn signal control is moved form the handlebar to the top tube.
Hawthorne:
Hawthorne bicycles were sold in Montgomery Ward stores.* Below is a compilation of bike models from the Montgomery Wards catalogs from 1934 through 1960.* These catalogs usually came out in Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter versions.* The Fall/Winter catalogs may contain models for the following calendar year.* These bikes were made by various manufacturers for Wards and many of the bikes will be identical to models available from the company who actually produced the bikes.*
1934 shows most models were available with the new balloon (2.125") tires or standard 28" single tube tires.* The Moto Bike featured braced handlebars, truss rods, no chain guard, Moto bike style frame and a rear kick stand.* There was also a single bar Moto bike style offered.* The De Luxe Flyer added a rear steel carrier, Delta headlight with glass lens, tank to hold the headlight batteries and a plunger type horn mounted on the braced handlebars.* The top model was the Speed Line which had a curved down tube and extra large tank.* The Delta electric horn and headlight were mounted as one unit.* There were also new stainless steel mud guards.* All models featured a triple plate type fork crown.*
For 1935 the Moto Bikes appear to be pretty much carried over from 1934.* The Speed Line looks to have a longer front fender which is still made of stainless steel.* 1935 marks the introduction of the Duralium bikes made from aluminum.* The advantages that were listed in the catalog included lightweight, durable finish, no peeling or chipping and rust free construction. * The bike had chrome plated fenders with a Delta light mounted on them (with a battery tube on the down tube) and 24 x 2.125 tires.* The smaller wheel contributed to the light weight and gave a lower center of gravity.* The wheelbase was stretched to fit adult size riders.* The head tube was streamlined.* There was a chrome plated chain guard on both the men's and ladies models. The bike had braced handlebars and truss rods. The 1934 and 1935 head badges appear to have a M over W and for 1936 the badge changes to a winged H.* The 1936 bikes appear to use a "paisley" pattern chain ring as opposed to the earlier "snowflake" design.*
For 1936 the Moto bike style frame (middle tube straight) gives way to the Sport model with double curved top tubes.* This model also gains white wall tires and a chain guard.* No headlight, horn or carrier are shown.* The single top tube Senior model bikes appear unchanged except for the head badge.* The 1936 Duralium bikes appear to have minor changes. * The men's model loses the chain guard , brace handlebars and head light.* The frame appears to be less streamlined at the head tube.* The girls model loses the head light and braced handlebars but keeps the chain guard.* The top model with the large motorcycle tank gets a Persons speedometer and a new tubular carrier that follows the lines of the rear fender.** There is also a new large streamlined saddle. *
For 1937 the Duralium bikes get a self contained "Zep" headlight and frosted blue painted fenders.*** A new "Flo-Cycle" Duralium bike is now available.* The rear seat stay curve out past the rear axle and sweep back. * There is a laminated steel spring behind the crank for a floating ride. * Features include a Stewart-Warner "Clipper" speedometer on the stem, Delta electric horn and light (fender mounted with a frame mounted battery tube), chain guard mounted to the sprocket, streamlined tail light, theft-proof head lock and a big streamlined Troxel saddle.* The Senior model and Motorbikes appear to carry over. * The top "Zep" model now switches to the twin curved top tube model with a smaller tank with integrated horn.* The new "Zep" light made be Delta with a small fin on the top.* A new side stand, chrome Lobdell rims and fork lock are now on the top model and the rear carrier follows the lines of the rear fender.* The step down model is the Comet.* The Comet has the "Zep" light, standard Stewart-Warner speedometer, rear kickstand, painted rims, no chain guard and more plain 9 hole carrier.*
1938 found a new frame design with twin sloping top tubes that got closer towards the seat tube unlike the previous models parallel tubes.* The New Departure two speed coaster brake and front wheel brake were now available on all models. * The base model had the "Zep" headlight and basic carrier.* The Comet had* a streamlined carrier, tank with built in horn, "Zep" fender light and painted rims.* The new "Zep" model featured new twin headlights, streamlined carrier with one-cell taillight, fork lock,* chrome rims and whitewall tires.* All models had a new Gothic style fender, rear kickstands and a new feather type chain guard.* The 1938 Duralium bike had blue painted fenders, fender mounted horn light, rear one cell taillight, larger chain guard, battery tube on the down tube and white wall tires.*** The new Duralium model was the Silver Streak with the wing bar frame design.* This bike used the same electric's as the other bike but used a new frame mounted "butterfly" kickstand and smaller chain guard.* They also used the blue painted fenders.*1938 appears to be the last year for the Duralium bikes.*
For 1939 the Comet was pretty much a carry over model with a new swept back handlebar design.* There was a new twin bar frame to match up with the new Shockmaster fork.* This fork had lower straight legs with in-line springs on each side of the fork.* The fork was available on a Standard bike or the "Zep" Twin Bar.* The Zep featured twin headlights, new carrier with flush mount tail light, locking fork, jeweled horn tank and new Torrington Signal pedals. * The rear kickstands were still on all models.* The two speed hub and front wheel brake were available as options and it appears that the bikes could be ordered with the new streamline or standard steer horn handlebars.***
For 1940 The standard "Equipped" models* and standard "Tank Model" bikes appear to carry over with available 2 speed, Shockmaster fork, rear kickstand and torpedo light.* The Comet has a new fork mounted Delta headlight, side kickstands, broad carrier with electric side lights and available 2 speed and Shockmaster fork.** The new top model is the "All American" with the new fork mount Delta "Nitemaster" headlight, Torrington signal pedals, broad rear carrier with electric side lights, new double bar frame, streamlined tank with optional 2 speed lever concealed inside, side kickstand and Shockmaster fork.* The new "Litewates" line is introduced with 26 x 1 3/8" tires and a weight of less than 40 pounds.*
For 1941 Hawthorne changed suppliers to Rollfast from Cleveland Welding.* The Standard "Equipped" and "Tank" models had the Rollfast spring fork with a single vertical spring mounted in front of the head tube. * This allowed the travel of the front wheels to be more vertical.* The ladies bikes featured pressed steel skirt guards.* These bikes still used rear kickstands, standard carriers, optional 2 speed (still lever actuated), fork mounted Delta light and painted rims.* The "All American" had all these features plus chrome ; rims chain guard and rims, white wall tires, side stand and Torrington signal pedals. * The Comet did not have the chrome chain guard, Signal pedals, thick saddle but otherwise appears similar to the more deluxe "All American".* The Litwate line carries on.*
1942 found the "Victory Bikes" that were stripped of all unneeded options to minimize the use of war materials.* The "V-50" was the unequipped bike while the "V-60" added a chain guard, self contained light, ladies skirt guard to the "V-50" along with the option of the 2 speed.** There were no rear carriers on these models but they do use side stands.* The "V-70" was the equipped model with the spring fork, self contained headlight, new larger chain guard and "Blue flash Safety-Light" in the carrier.* It had a red tail light with a blue center light that was activated by the brake.* These bikes had black wall tires, no carriers or tanks to save on materials.* For the war years 1943-1945 only replacement parts were available.* 1946 and 1947 found just basic men's and ladies models.* They had small chain guards, torpedo headlights without tanks or carriers.* For 1948 all full line of bikes were available again.** The base truss rods models without carriers or headlights and a second model with carrier and new fender light that was a more square headlight with a square lens.**** The Special tank model used the self contained fork mounted headlight, rounded tank , spring fork, chrome rims and white wall tires.* The Deluxe Tank bike featured a new tank with "gills" at the front and a new carrier with a raised center "rib" down the middle and had the "Blue Flash Safety-Light" in the rear.*
The 1949 models appear to be carry over from the 1948 bikes.* 1950 marks the appearance of a new head badge.* It is more of a "crest" with the M/W letters.* The top model has a new turn signal carrier with a handlebar mounted control.* A standard tank model is added for a lower priced tank model.*** The top 1951 model gets seat crash rails, new paint scheme with "twisted pinstripes" on the tank and chain guard.* The truss rods bow out to clear the headlight and there is a new rounded front chain guard.* The spring fork and turn signal carrier are still used.* The regular tank bike has the standard carrier and chain guard, smooth sided tank, bowed truss rods (to clear the unique sealed beam light) and black wall tires.* The 1952 bikes look the same except that the turn signal control is moved form the handlebar to the top tube.
Skookum said:owning a crusier is in my opinion an indicator that you've gone beyond the brink.... will owning a tricycle be all the rage soon? i personally want an adult sized plastic big wheel.
I have a problem, it's called bikes - buying (bikes & parts & accessories & clothing), riding, racing, and ebiking, so I agree
SWEET. I have an extra 100mm Zoke fork you could throw on that if you'd like.