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Category Archives: Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles

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1956 AMF (Roadmaster) Bicycle Plant in Little Rock

Posted on June 14, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged AMF Cycle Company, Roadmaster

This brochure is a reprint from the June 1956 issue of American Bicyclist and Motor Cyclist magazine. It shows the new Little Rock bicycle plant in operation. … Continue reading →

1954 Evans-Colson Catalog

Posted on May 12, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Bicycle Literature, Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Evans-Colson
1954 Evans Colson Catalog pg 1.jpg

Bicycle dealer catalog. This catalog shows the full line of bicycles and tricycles offered by Evans Colson for the 1954 model year. The most deluxe bike offered was the Firebird, a 3 speed balloon tire bike with hand brakes and … Continue reading →

1950’s Columbia Built, Goodyear

Posted on March 27, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Columbia, Goodyear, Westfield Manufacturing Company

Very nice original bike featuring chrome torpedo headlight and a tank.  Since this was only a semi-deluxe model, the tank did not contain a horn unit. Badged and sold through Goodyear stores (who sold more than tires back in those … Continue reading →

1947 Schwinn Admiral, BA107 Straightbar

Posted on February 24, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Admiral, Schwinn
1947 Schwinn BA107 1.jpg

This month’s featured bicycle was beautifully restored by Bob Usasi. This 1947 Schwinn BA107 model differs from the common B6 model in that it has a straightbar frame and tank rather than the more popular cantilever design yet it retains … Continue reading →

1954 J.C. Higgins Model 100

Posted on February 19, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged J.C. Higgins, Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company, Sears
1954 JC Higgins 100 1.jpg

This is a rare J.C. Higgins 100. Features Silver paint, chrome tank, rims, fenders, headlight, beehive springer, All State white wall tires, and rear carrier. … Continue reading →

1951 Schwinn Phantom

Posted on February 19, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Phantom, Schwinn
1951 Phantom 1.jpg

The Phantom is widely regarded as the 57 Chevy of the ballon tire era. It is the most recognized name by the general public when refering to balloon tire bicycles. The design of the Phantom goes back before the war … Continue reading →

1953 Schwinn B-607

Posted on February 19, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Excelsior, Schwinn

The B-6 was produced from 1946 thru 1953, from 1949 thru 1953 it coexisted with the Phantom. Schwinn dropped the B-6 in 1954 and produced the Phantom thru 1959. This B-6 is a 1953 and features locking springer fork, front … Continue reading →

1949 Roadmaster Luxury Liner

Posted on February 19, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Cleveland Welding Company, Roadmaster
1950

The Roadmaster was designed by famous industrial designer Brook Stevens. Mr. Stevens also designed the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, round windows in washers & dryers, bullet nosed train, and some of the Studebaker automobiles. Many people are of the opinion that … Continue reading →

1950’s Columbia 5 star

Posted on February 19, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Columbia, Westfield Manufacturing Company
1950

Gorgeous original 5 star featuring rear carrier with tail light, chrome fenders and headlight, horn tank, chrome rims, Persons pedals. The only feature that could upgrade this bike would a springer fork and fore brake. What a nice bike. … Continue reading →

1946-50’s Monark Super Deluxe

Posted on February 19, 2001 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Monark Silver King Inc.

Complete original, un-restored example of the top-of-the-line bicycle offered by Monark. The Super Deluxe features horn tank, rear carrier with chrome trim, dual spring fork, headlight. Later version features the “train light” while earlier versions use the “pedestal light”. [click … Continue reading →

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