Re: [CR]FS Higgins Ultra Light Tandem

(Example: Framebuilders:Rene Herse)

Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 11:18:24 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
From: "Louis Schulman" <louiss@gate.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]FS Higgins Ultra Light Tandem


This really takes me on a stroll down Memory Lane. Over 40 years ago, I had a J.C. Higgins. :-) True, mine came from Sears, Roebuck, but it was a Higgins all the same.

Louis Schulman Tampa, FL

-----Original Message----- From: REClassicBikes@aol.com Sent: Sep 23, 2005 11:01 AM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]FS Higgins Ultra Light Tandem

FS a very nice 1930s Higgins Ultra light.

This is the one with the rear seat tube that joins into a curved plate around the rear wheel. This plate then forms part of a rear fender. Fillet brazed & very nice.

It has been restored, re spaced and altered to fit 700c wheel. Re enalled in a very fetching green & red colour.

Now equipped with Cinelli, TA, and Campagnolo allong wth Hope hubs. 48 spokers.

22.5 X 22.5 although the rear is quite short (length not height).

It lives up to its name by being very light. a real head turner. Fast too (If I have the correct stoker!). $900.

Shipping to be thought about!

Regards
Martin Coopland, Scotland, http://www.BatesBicycles.com