![]() They also have used parts which can be useful in restoration.Įdit: Was the serial number located where the rear wheel bolts to the frame (the dropout)? If so the manufacturer of your Hiawatha may be Csepel of Hungary. They are staffed mostly by volunteers some of whom are knowledgeable and who can help you. If you are close to Edmonton there is a bicycle cooperative called Bike Edmonton. If you post pictures or create an album someone may be able to identify the bicycle. It featured extreme styling and was similar to the Shelby Airflo model. Pictures of the bicycle and the serial number stamping can be used to identify the manufacturer. The most sought after Hiawatha bicycle is the late 1930’s Arrow model, built by Shelby. In restoration it is sometimes helpful to know who the manufacturer was, but this may not be essential. ![]() The ilustration below shows locations of bike serial numbers. Your Hiawatha was probably from MacLeods stores, but you might have a Hiawatha from Gambles Department store in the USA.īoth of these retail chains had bicycles made for them from a variety of manufacturers. To prevent theft please use bike locks when bikes are left unattended. great shape for an antique.Hello 57cruiser and welcome to the Bike Forum. Interested in knowing if there are restoration hobbiest of old Hiawatha cruisers? Just bought one at a garage sale and have no idea how old it is or where to get spare components.
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