1950’s Hiawatha Meteor
This 1950’s balloon tire Hiawatha Meteor bicycle was a mid-range priced model sold at Gambles Hardware stores. While it does not feature a springer fork or chromed fenders, it still does offer a tank,...
Author: Dave Stromberger
1954 Schwinn Streamliner
Total restoration of Family Heirloom bike belonging to a relative of customer. This was a 100% ground up restoration on a 1954 Schwinn Streamliner bicycle that was in Barn Found shape and too rough...
1946 Schwinn BA-107 Autocycle
Presented for your enjoyment, is this “A” serial number early post-war production Henderson badged Balloon tire deluxe Schwinn bicycle. This was a version of the Autocycle model, typically the top end bikes by Schwinn and...
1915 Dayton Truss-Frame
This 1915 Dayton “Truss” frame bike features an extremely rare leaf-spring front fork. Notice that the “fender” is actually made of spring steel! Notice how the sprocket spells out “D A Y T O...
Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 2: Paint
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! One of the biggest jobs of this restoration is the paint. The paint job on an antique Harley Davidson bicycle may look pretty simple from...
1935 Shapleigh’s – Rugby Bicycle Catalog Pages
Shapleigh’s Hardware Stores, like many other stores all over America, sold bicycles back in the 1930’s. Shapleigh’s brand names for their bicycles were Wonder and Rugby. Judging by these catalog pages, they primarily used...
1896 Eclipse
This is a well preserved original 1896 Eclipse bicycle with a unique “spoon brake” for the rear wheel that is actuated by back-pedalling, much like how a coaster brake works. To read more about...
1968 Murray F1 Eliminator
This Murray F1 Eliminator muscle bike is a true survivor! In a rare color, this bike would stand out in any collection. Murray did a good job coming up with a design that was...
History of Eclipse Bicycle Company / Eclipse Machine Division
Published in November of 1944 in the companies internal newsletter. Covers the history of the company from its earliest roots as the Steel Pulley and Machine Company in 1883, through 1944 when this article...
1898 Eclipse Bicycles Catalog
This is a scan of the catalog from the Eclipse Bicycle Company, Elmira, N.Y. from 1898. Please note the very innovative brake system shown on pages 20 and 21. Eclipse was the maker of...