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Category Archives: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles

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1936-1937 LaFrance Super-Streamline – Huffman Built

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Huffman Manufacturing Company, LaFrance

Here’s a rare one! This Streamliner is owned/restored by Nathan Pence and was painted by Dave Stromberger. Built by Huffman Mfg. Co. and badged as a LaFrance, this streamlined, art-deco styled bicycle was a top-of-the-line machine, even though it didn’t feature … Continue reading →

Schwinn Motorbike – Cyclone Coaster Ride

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Motorbike, Schwinn

An impressive row of seven 1935 Schwinn Motorbikes with the “double diamond” frame. Just one of these bikes is a rare site, but seven in a row? Photos by Scott Seymour.   … Continue reading →

1938 Schwinn Cantilever Autocycle Deluxe

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Freqman1
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Autocycle, Schwinn

Always looking to innovate Schwinn introduced what is arguably the most popular frame design of all time with the cantilever frame in 1938. Also introduced in 1938 was the spring fork. This is an original bike that has survived the … Continue reading →

1940 Roadmaster 4-Gill

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Freqman1
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Cleveland Welding Company, Roadmaster

For 1940 the Cleveland Welding Co. dropped the “Supreme” designation of its top model and simply referred to it as the “Men’s “A” Fully Equipped”. The “Four Gill” tank was introduced in 1938 to accommodate the tall head tube of … Continue reading →

1937 Roadmaster Supreme

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Freqman1
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Cleveland Welding Company, Roadmaster

The 1937 Roadmaster Supreme is one of the most desirable pre-war bikes. These bikes feature a radical “Y” frame design and even the crank is curved. This bike was restored from a complete original but the paint scheme is not … Continue reading →

1936 Schwinn Aerocycle

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Freqman1
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Aerocycle, Schwinn

This was the last year for the Aerocycle which was replaced as the top model with the introduction of the Autocycle. The ’36 model had a different paint scheme and a fork stop to prevent the truss rods from contacting … Continue reading →

1941 Schwinn LaSalle Autocycle

Posted on July 1, 2014 by 509clunk
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged LaSalle, Schwinn

I recently acquired this from a friend. Its what I believe it to be a 41′ Schwinn . has a few 41′ only things on it but has a “F” serial making it a 40′. Any more info would be … Continue reading →

1938 Schwinn Motorbike Deluxe

Posted on July 1, 2014 by vintage2wheel
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Schwinn

This is my Late 1938 kick back strap Schwinn motorbike. Well I have wanting to do 1 restoration for awhile since all my bikes are OG paint but in a uncommon color. After about 6 months of tracking down an … Continue reading →

1939 Elgin Ladies model

Posted on July 1, 2014 by tigershark
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Sears, Westfield Manufacturing Company

This is a nice, mostly original bike in an uncommon all-white color with pinstripe accents. Kickstand, handlebars, stem and grips are not original, and the headlight is missing. The rear fender has a bracket riveted to it that used to have … Continue reading →

1937 BA67 Schwinn Built B.F. Goodrich

Posted on July 1, 2014 by skidkingsvbc
Posted in Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles | Tagged Schwinn

1937 B.F. Goodrich badged, Schwinn Built BA67. The 36-37 Delta “Fatboy” horn light has been added. Custom built “period correct” battery tube, switch, horn button combo. … Continue reading →

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