
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! The wheels on bicycles from this era are often a big challenge. The rims were typically made of a single piece of hardwood that was bent into a hoop and finger-joined together. … Continue reading
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! The wheels on bicycles from this era are often a big challenge. The rims were typically made of a single piece of hardwood that was bent into a hoop and finger-joined together. … Continue reading
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! One of the most rewarding parts of a restoration, is the detail work that really brings the bike alive. The Harley Davidson bicycle has a lot of pinstripes that add interesting detail … Continue reading
This is one of my other restorations 1925 Hawthorne. Sand blasted, body & paint done by me. Seat done by Bob Usasi. Wheels laced by Summit Bicycl, Burlingame, Ca. … Continue reading
This original photograph from the mid 1910’s to 1920’s shows a young man posing with his Sears Chief bicycle. The kid looks like he has some attitude, and why shouldn’t he? He has a top of the line Sears Chief! … Continue reading
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! Just back from the plating shop! The shiny parts came out shiny, and they look great! Spokane Metal Finishing did the job for me, and I’m happy with the results. One … Continue reading
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! The handlebars for the Harley Davidson Motorcyke, as this model is called, may look like ordinary cross-braced handlebars from that era, but they are actually a bit special and difficult to find … Continue reading
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! Prior to the introduction of chrome plating in 1928, polished nickel was the plating of choice to both beautify and protect metal parts. How do you tell the difference between the two? … Continue reading
This photograph, taken sometime between 1917 and the early 1920’s shows a boy dressed up with a hat and a tie, looking down on his presumably brand new Harley Davidson bicycle. Was this a promotional photograph for Harley Davidson? Was … Continue reading
Check out this extremely nice original 1910 Reading Standard. The double straight-bar motorbike frame and brown and green paint make this a unique bike. The “tiller” style handlebars are a very cool and desirable feature. The Old Sol gas lamp … Continue reading
Originally published in Classic Bicycle News by Scott McCaskey Union Cycle Manufacturing Co got it’s start in 1890 when it purchased the plant, patents and inventory from the Springfield Manufacturing Company. Springfield was primarily a manufacture of highwheelers. In Unions … Continue reading