Category Archives: Lightweight Bicycles

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1957 Western Flyer Lightweight

This is a 1957 Norman manufactured Western Flyer. It’s been refurbished for reliability and includes a Sachs Torpedo Dreigang three speed, with a coaster brake, and new tires. I tried to keep with the original character of the bike and … Continue reading →

1942 Columbia Sports Tourist

This base model lightweight bicycle is typical of the bicycles sold in America during WW2. Lack of chrome plating in areas where it is usually seen was due to restrictions in manufacturing during the war. The chain guard on this … Continue reading →

1962 Rutledge

Not sure,but heard this bike was marketed by Stelber bicycle co. of Brooklyn New York.Entry Submitted by gary dickson

Late 1950′s J.C. Higgins

This is a late 1950′s JC Higgins. It is in Awesome condition. Entry Submitted by Joseph Officer

1970′s “The Friendly One” with Tokheim Speedisc Transmission

This is a bike I received in a donation. I”m curious to know anything about the Tokheim “transmission” setup and an approximate year? Thanks in advance.Entry Submitted by Mark Brownlee UPDATE: Info found on oldroads.com…. “The Tokheim was a five … Continue reading →

1964 Schwinn Racer

This is my bike, it has 3 speed Sturmey Archer, with full Schwinn parts. Its my winter project for this winter.Entry Submitted by adam christenson

1953 Schwinn World

Not sure what I have here. It has been difficult getting info. I know it was manufactured April 21-23 1953. Entry Submitted by Cris hamann

1960′s Western Flyer Mens Lightweight 3-speed

This bike is an old Western FLyer. I was told by a lady it was from 1949 (actually 1960′s) but the frame seems too contemporary. It has its original Western Auto Tires from Kansas. the bike is a 3 speed … Continue reading →

1974 Schwinn Speedster

This is a 1974 26″ Schwinn ‘Speedster’ 3-speed I restored last month (May 2010). It was completely stripped, sanded, primed, painted and – after the correct decals were affixed – it was clear-coated. I used approximately 90% of the original … Continue reading →

1960 Hawthorne Road Bike

I bought this bicycle from a friend of mine’s grandfather. bicycle was hanging in a barn,this bicycle is inmaculate condition for it’s year’s. I put 14 hour of cleaning and dissambly of bike to get it to this condition. overall … Continue reading →