Comments on: Vintage John Deere Bicycle

By: RON

RON — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:57:53 +0000

i have a green 3 speed bikeJD for sale whats one worth MINT -AVERAGE- BELOW AVERAGE??????? THANKS RON

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:24:49 +0000

I just stumbled across this site. My father-in-law worked at Horicon works and he still has my late mother-in-law’s JD 5-speed, which is in pretty good shape. I had a JD 20″ boys bike. It was kind of cool looking yellow with green stripes and a seat shaped like a snowmobile seat. But it was junk. The chrome on the fenders rusted just from humidity in the air. The threads for the pedals on the crank arms stripped on me three times. But I wouldn’t mind finding another boys 20″ to hang in my bike room as a conversation piece.

My father-in-law also has a photo of something really cool–a prototype John Deere motorcycle from the 70s. When Deere was getting into snowmobiles, they apparently kicked around the idea of building a motorcycle, but didn’t pursue it.

By: Cody James

Cody James — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:38:45 +0000

I also have a men’s 26″ green that needs cleaning and new tires. Everything is original and in one piece; reflectors, etc. Has to go if anyone is interested. I live about 40 minutes West of Detroit.

By: Don DeFord

Don DeFord — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:34:49 +0000

I live in central Illinois and my elderly Mother has 2 of the men’s green 3-speed J.D. bikes in her garage. She purchased them new in 1977 and rode one of them up to about 2 years ago. They are in pretty good shape for 31 years old but definitely would need work as some of the chrome-plated components have started to deteriorate.

By: Keith J

Keith J — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:49:58 +0000

I googled JD bikes and wound up here. I saw a JD road bike that I guess to be 10 years or less in age. Saw it this summer on the GOBA ride in OH. Was wondering if it’s a production ride, or someone painted and decaled another bike. Have a picture, but never saw the bike’s payload to ask any questions. Longer frame - tourer, not racer. Any info?

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:20:21 +0000

hi, was just reading about all this. After reading the first post, would like to say, i have a sky blue John Deere bike, mens, 3 speed. Still rides beautifully. My dad has had this for quite some time, unfortunately, he’s left it out in the weather so there is considerable rust on the handlebars and fenders. I’ll be cleaning that up, but, believe it or not, the bike frame itself is in mint condition. I see that many people have these bikes as well and enjoy them. I’ll be enjoying this one as well….Happy Riding….

By: Stan

Stan — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:28:48 +0000

I’m just ready to put my 1973 John Deere Ladies 5 speed on EBay and thought I’s first inquire if anyone out there is interested. Have pictures and Owners Manuel. standsch@yahoo.com

By: Jeff Toman

Jeff Toman — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:56:44 +0000

I have a solid green women’s three speed for sale, everything works,can send pics, any interest?

By: William

William — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:28:01 +0000

I found an identical bike for $5 at a thrift store. That was 17 years ago. I still ride it to work. It sets out in the rain, snow and sun. I grease the bearings, and put on new all terrain tires every couple of years. This is the best built bike I’ve ever had. The center pull breaks, heavy duty frame, and comfort ride handle bars. The only upgrade besides the seat and basket is that I spent a little extra for longer sure stop break pads. One of the cranks had a worn tapered bolt hole when I bought it. But I just filed a shoulder bolt to fit the worn hole. If I found another – even as rusty as mine has become – I’d pay triple what I paid for mine. The only reason I would not pay more is because I believe mine will outlive me.

By: John Palmer

John Palmer — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:47:36 +0000

I have a green John Deere Men’s 3 speed bicycle in good condition. All original parts, 26 inch wheels, fenders and black seat. I live in Eastern Iowa and I’m looking to sell it. Please inquire, can email pictures upon request to serious inquiries.

Thank you.

John