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1950’s Monark Skyliner

Posted on February 10, 2013 by mad brad
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Monark Silver King Inc.

New to the site want to say hi to everyone I got this bike in a trade. 50s Monark Skyliner need info what year? It has a horn which is missing and a working headlight. The bike has the wrong … Continue reading →

1960 Bowden Spacelander in blue

Posted on January 4, 2013 by BIKEMG
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Bowden

Restored in baby blue, this rare Bowden Spacelander looks amazing! … Continue reading →

1950’s Rollfast middleweight

Posted on November 2, 2012 by babyjesus
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Rollfast

This is a great example of a transition-bike. During the mid to late 1950’s when manufacturers were switching from primarily offering balloon tire bikes, to those with narrower middleweight tires, they often changed nothing more than the width of the … Continue reading →

1960’s AMF Roadmaster Amflite Cobra

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged AMF Cycle Company, Roadmaster

Talk about a rare bike! Have you ever seen one of these? The design is entire unique. Double bar frame with an aluminum decorative “console” cover is the first thing that pops out. But then look at the rear carrier. … Continue reading →

1966 Coast King Imperial

Posted on September 7, 2012 by drwood
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Coast King

A Huffy built Coast King (sold at Coast to Coast stores), in original un-restored condition. Chromed frame with blue tank, rack and chain-guard. The whitewall tires, speedometer and saddle bags really set this one off! … Continue reading →

1959 Western Flyer Custom

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Bruce
Posted in Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Western Auto Stores, Western Flyer

Not a traditional color or treatment, but the style remains classic. Started with a crusty bike that badly needed restoration. Candy gold and pearl white fenders, hand pinstriped. Custom leather saddle with tool bag, grips, and headlight top it off. … Continue reading →

1946 Bowden Spacelander Prototype

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Lightweight Bicycles, Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Bomard Industries Inc., Bowden, Spacelander

The photo below shows a photo of Ben Bowden with his prototype bicycle called the Bowden Classic¹ during the Britain Can Make It show. It was made of aluminum and utilized shaft-drive¹ instead of the typical chain-drive. Futuristic in style, it looked entirely … Continue reading →

1959 Schwinn Corvette – Comic Book Advertisement

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
ad - 1959 Schwinn Corvette

Ad from a 1959 Comic book for the Schwinn Corvette. In partial, it reads: MORE BOYS AND GIRLS RIDE Schwinn THAN ANY OTHER BIKE! “It’s the world’s finest” Take a look at these Features! 3-Speed Gears! Hand Brakes! CHROME FRONT … Continue reading →

1962 Schwinn Corvette 5-Speed – Comic Book Advertisement

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
ad - 1962 Schwinn Corvette 5-speed

This Christmas 1961 comic book advertisement from Schwinn shows the new 1962 5-speed Corvette. In part, it reads: THE MOST THRILLING NEW BIKE YOU’VE EVER SEEN! Schwinn 5-Speed Corvette TEST RIDE This Amazing New 5-Speed Derailleur Gearshift! The NEW Schwinn … Continue reading →

1956 Schwinn Corvette – Comic Book Advertisement

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Middleweight Bicycles | Tagged Corvette, Schwinn
ad - 1956 Schwinn Corvette

Advertisement for the 1956 Schwinn Corvette. Taken from a comic book. In part, it reads: HEY KIDS! Have more fun on the best bike of them all! The 3-speed SchwinN Corvette – JUST LOOK! 3-Speed Gears Hand Brakes, front and … Continue reading →

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