Category: Lightweight Bicycles

Mid 1970’s Ross “Compact”

The last picture shows the condition this old 26″ Ross “Compact” was in when I found it up in the Georgia mountains. I believe it’s from the early to mid 70’s. Except for the...

1948 Schwinn New World

1948 Schwinn New World tourist bicycle featuring a single speed freewheel and “Schwinn Built” caliper brakes. These bicycles could be bought with a variety of equipment and this one features a mixture of heavyweight...

1960 Schwinn Varsity 8-Speed

This 1960 Schwinn Varsity 8-Speed was my 1960 Christmas present! I retired 3 years ago and started cleaning up my garage. I still ride my bicycles daily-weather permitting. When cleaning up the garage I...

1961 Schwinn Traveler 3-Speed

Take a look at this near-mint condition 1961 Schwinn Traveler! Painted “Radiant Red” with the original decals, polished stainless-steel fenders, rare plastic “star burst” head-badge and whitewall tires, this bike looks amazing! The rear...

1955 Raleigh Robin Hood

Found this beauty at the local swap meet about a year ago. I was going to scrap the frame because I was looking for a Sturmey Archer hub. By the time we got it...