1964 Western Flyer ‘Sonic Flyer’

Bike photo
Serial
795020X13868398
Manufacturer
Western Flyer
Model
‘Sonic Flyer’
Year
1964
Primary colors
Black and Red
Frame size
M
Frame Material
Steel
Handlebar type
Flat or riser
Wheel diameter
26in
Tire width
Wide tire
Drivetrain front
1
Drivetrain rear
1
Distinguishing features
This is a classic steel cruiser bike with a small tank with two integral headlights in the front of the tank. It has a front-only side pull brake. I have changed the rims to alloy and added a single speed freewheel on the back. The rear hub also has a rotor for a rear disc brake. The tires are newer cream-colored Schwalbe with black lettering. Unique and original red vinyl glitter seat with white stripes. distinctive silver Pletscher two-leg kickstand.

Drivetrain and brakes

Brake
Front only sidepull Tektro brake
Chainrings
Front chainring is a 36 T chromed Schwinn type 'Lucky Seven' Lucky Seven

Additional parts

Kickstand
silver Pletscher two-leg double kickstand two-leg