This months featured bicycle is a Shelby built Hiawatha “no-nose” Air-Flo. Notice the tank does not extend past the head tube like it does on the standard Airflo bicycles, yet the bike still retains all the other deluxe features. This bike was restored by Keith Dean and is one of Rich Edmonsons most prized bikes….
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Christmas 1958. Gambles Hiawatha “Seneca”, made by AMF.Entry Submitted by Tommy Dyle Identification provided by Leon Dixon, National Bicycle History Archive of America…
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Hiawatha Shawnee 20″ bike barn find. Looks to be 1950’s, but with updated ape-hanger handlebars and seat from the late 60’s or 70’s. The 20×2.125 whitewall tires are a rare site! …
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This 1950’s balloon tire Hiawatha Meteor bicycle was a mid-range priced model sold at Gambles Hardware stores. While it does not feature a springer fork or chromed fenders, it still does offer a tank, two tone paint, Delta “Winner” headlight, Bendix 2-speed lever shift rear hub and crash bars on the fork, carrier and the seat. The Stewart Warner “Cadet” speedometer was an aftermarket accessory. This bike was very we…
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Here, a teenage boy adjusts the handlebar stem on a brand new 1960 Hiawatha bike. This Hiawatha was built by AMF Cycle Co. [click thumbnail for full size image]…
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All steel original Shelby Airflow in the process of a restoration. The arrow in the background. Entry Submitted by Chris Montoya…
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1938 Hiawatha Arrow restored by previous owner. This photo was taken in San Francisco looking out at the Bay Bridge. Entry Submitted by Chris Montoya…
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1938 Shelby Hiawatha, bought the bike back in August of 2010. The color combo is awesome. Its fantastic to ride. Entry Submitted by Mark Wheatley…
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Nice original example of an uncommon, hugely “Deco” influenced Shelby-built Hiawatha “No Nose” with rare fork-mounted Travelog speedometerEntry Submitted by Aaron Thomas…
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Very similar to the Airflo, the primary difference is the tank design. The Air-Flo has embossed lightening darts on each side of the tank and the headlight sticks out further on the bottom rather than the top as seen here. This bike is a complete original in very nice condition. Notice the indian head fender ornament. Lobdell horizontal-spring saddle….
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