Hiawatha Arrow

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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1950’s Hiawatha Meteor

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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1930’s Hiawatha Arrow

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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