What is it

[Jared9011]

So I just came across this in my grandma's shed. She forgot what it was, and I am lost on how to identify it. Can some please help and tell me what it is and how much its worth?

 

[classic33]

Head tube badge says it's an Indian bicycle.
Any idea on age?

 

[Randomnerd]

Its a Hiawatha beach cruiser by the looks of it. From the head badge anyhow. Have a poke round Pinterest and EBay. Looks to have a lot of missing parts and be in “barn” condition.

 

[Randomnerd]

Head tube badge says it's an Indian bicycle.
Any idea on age?

Respectfully disagree with you. Indian as in the motor cycle co bikes said Indian first, then had a very different head badge to this.
I think a us company called Gamble made these bikes. cheap version of Schwinn

 

[Cycleops]

Are you in the US? As above a single speed steel framed beach cruiser with a coaster brake. In that condition I’d guess anything from $25-50.

 

[AndyRM]

Yep, Hiawatha Beach Cruiser. Not in great nick, but wouldn't take much to tidy up.

 

[battered]

That would be quite rare and modestly desirable in the UK. In the USA I wouldn't know whether it fell into the Schwinn Stingray collector's item or just "quite interesting old bike". Similarly in the UK a Raleigh Chopper can be thousands, while a Shopper is difficult to give away.

 

[Drago]

I don't think it's super old. If ut pre dates the mid 70's id be very surprised.

Moderately unusual in the UK, but very low spec componetry and an extremely limited market. Finger in the wind says 25 to 50 snifters as is, 75 to 100 in good condition.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Hiawatha, I believe aMontgomery Wards bike

 

[Gravity Aided]

Sorry, Gambles Hardware Stores. Made by Shelby Cycles, Murray,Cleveland Welding, or Huffy.

 

[Gunk]

I quite like it

 

[Gravity Aided]

I seem to think that Phillips made my three speed. It had Made in England on the top tube. And I know it came from Gambles. It was lighter, lugged, and better made than the others. And it had three speeds.

 

[Gravity Aided]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamble-Skogmo

 

[Randomnerd]

Reckon it is a later version of the Chief, as here. The early 30s bikes linked in this site are pretty cool. http://www.nostalgic.net/bicycle948/picture3557

 

[Drago]

Later alright, not to mention budget spec. Just look at that horrific seat clamp.