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
  • Wheel diameter: 26in
  • Frame Material: Steel
  • Handlebar type: Flat or riser

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 ()