Matt K’s 197? Montgomery Ward

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This is my second OTS submission. I got it for a ladyfriend of mine $25 from Craigslist.  It needed a few things, but it’s working perfectly now, though it is on the heavy side. We scrubbed the chrome with wads of tinfoil and lemon juice and it worked surprisingly well (my first time trying this trick). It’s been updated with new bar tape, a bottle cage and a little leather bag under the plastic, Brooks-ish seat. It’s a very sturdy bike and she loves riding it everywhere.

-Matt

Thanks Matt

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  • Ben Hrouda

    Wonder if that stem is beyond the minimum insertion point. Be careful.

  • Matt K

    The stem was lowered before the bike was ridden–these were taken just before I adjusted everything. It’s nice and safe now.

  • http://haguester.posterous.com/ Bob H.

    My palms itched acquisitively when I beheld this glorious machine! Viva la Monkey Wards!

  • Mike P

    Nice gold color wish more info would come to light on these M.W. bikes like who made them and what components were used – Nice find Matt

  • blankend

    I had a Montgomery Ward ten speed in the early 70’s, maybe 1972. It was the exact same gold color as this one. It had a small black seat like you would expect for a 10 speed English Racer. The seat pictured does not go with this bike, although I am sure it is more comfortable than those little racing seats that had little to no padding..