The Schwinn sting-ray bicycle has a banana seat and monkey handlebars. Learn more about the sting-ray bicycle style in thisfree video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer. Expert: Vin Vullo Contact: www.oldroads.com Bio: Vin Vullo has been buying and selling vintage bicycles since the 1960s. In 1995, Vullo founded Menotomy Vintage Bicycles and moved his business to the web. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso

In order to save on gas I'd like to buy a bike to ride to work, but all I can seem to find online are the sleek (expensive!) sporty bikes with the low speed-racer handles that make me feel like I'm falling over. I'm short already - I don't need to be any closer to the ground! I want something like I rode as a kid, with the tall handlebars that let you sit up straight in the seat and the fat tires with the guard thingies over them to protect you from the mud. Like this:
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I know it's a vintage look, but surely someone still sells them? For adults even?

Check out the lucky kid who gets to ride a Schwinn Pea Picker krate Sting-ray bike. Lucky kid. Feel bad that the bike had to be layed down just to shoot this shot-- I hope the pedals did not get too scratched up .... looks to be a 1970 or 1971 model because of the narrow handlebars and no rear disc brake.....my dream bike when I was 10 years old....wonder if he got to keep the bike after this acting gig .

Ok, so I've got my (step) grandad in this years family secret santa, and I have no idea what to get him!

He's 78, a bit deaf, and has had problems with his eyesight.

He was in the Airforce in the war, and has liked it when we've been to vintage aircraft museums and shows.

He likes films; Love Actually and Brideshead revisted are faves.

He used to run factories that made bras and bicycles.

He's a lifelong fan of QPR football club, and goes to see them whenever he's in the UK.

He lives on the Spanish coast with his younger wife.

The budget for the gift is £30-50 (and as I'm a student I'm aiming for the lower end!)

Any ideas?

Google Tech Talks February 19, 2009 ABSTRACT A group of students from Appalachian State University's Industrial Design School in North Carolina created a working bicycle out of used water bottles and won the Juicy Ideas National Competition. The students have now come to Google to talk about how they created the bike, their version 2.0, and how they plan to make their idea a reality. See the winning team's video at: www.youtube.com Presented by Ryan Klinger, Andy Drake, Spencer Price, and Justin Henry

Hi, I'm looking for folding bicycles that carry 24" wheels. I'm having trouble locating a good one in terms of price, design, and 24" wheels (as a lot are in the 20" and less range)! The Dahon Glide looks good, but besides that, any other good brands worth considering (besides the overly-priced Airnimal)? Vintage folding bikes are actually preferred! If you have one to sell (via PayPal) or know where I can get it in Los Angeles, CA, please let me know!! Thanks.

kmbc's Peggy Breit reports. www.kmbc.com

Starring: Jo In Sung, Son Ye Jin, Cho Seung Woo ??? ? ??(Scenery With Riding Bike) - ??? ? ??? ?(Me To You, You To Me) "The Classic" is indeed CLASSIC. I just adore the cinematography and writing here.. it's beautifully written and well scripted.

Lots of people keep on tellin' me that they are weird bicycles, with weak frames and not so good components... but I like one old Canon that I saw, is in perfect shape, part of the Canon's vintage collection, and is on sale for 0.00... What do you think?
I'm talking about an old m200 in perfect shape.