 | 4-gill (1939-1941, Roadmaster) - Original unrestored Roadmaster "4-gill", nicknamed such due to the row of 4 louvers on each side of the tank. Most Roadmaster models from this era had only 3 louvers. The head tube on these bikes was taller than other mens models, matching the head tube size of ladies models. |
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 | All American Supreme (1938, Roadmaster) - The 1938 Roadmaster All American Supreme with its special frame consisting of mostly curved tubing. This is very simiar to the 1937 model which had the famous bug-eye tank. This 1938 model uses the "4-gill" tank. |
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 | Bicycle Plant in Little Rock (1956, AMF) - 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. |
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 | Catalog (1939, Roadmaster) - Dealer brochure showing the 1939 model year bicycles from Roadmaster. Shown is the top of the line Men's Supreme "4-gill" model. |
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 | Cycle Truck (1930's-40's, Roadmaster) - Here's an old Roadmaster Cycle Truck I rescude from sure doom Two days ago.The searial number under the crank is D24645 , It's got Eclipse Machine division hubs front and rear. Stamped on the front hub is 36 11 . Stamped on the rear hb is M4 36 10 Which leads me to think its a 1936 model bicycle. (editors note: M4 indicates 4th quarter 1943) Wh... |
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 | Flying Falcon (1954-1955, Roadmaster) - Rare Roadmaster Flying-Falcon 3 Speed. This bike was Roadmasters answer to the Schwinn Jaguar. Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub on a balloon tire bike, somethign that only happened for a few short years in the 1950s among bicycle manufacturers. Candy red paint, chrome fenders, this bike was every boys dream! This bike is all original except for the pe... |
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 | Ladies Bicycle (1938, Packard) - This Rare 1938 Packard ladies bicycle was manufactured by the Cleveland Welding Company, makers of Roadmaster bicycles. It is in very nice original condition and still has all the unusual parts that it was equiped with when it was new in 1938. Notice the chrome chainguard with streamlined rear portion that flows right into the fender stays. The ... |
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 | Ladies Bicycle (1950's, Roadmaster) - Here is a bike I found today at a garage sale. All I know for sure is it is a Road Master with the serial number J95169. Many parts are original but quite a few were replaced. I have learned today that I have a skip tooth chain and that the back wheel needs a skip tooth hub. Ah, must be a replaced back wheel. I believe that the fenders are ori... |
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 | Ladies model (1939, Roadmaster) - This bicycle is in great condition.The paint a little chipped in places but very strong for the age.The horn works,the light is missing the lens and the fender reflector is not the original.Otherwise a great old bicycle it rides wonderful.It's also missing the original rear kick stand. Cleveland Welding Co. Roadmaster 1939, Asking $200 plus shippi... |
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 | Luxury Liner (1949, Roadmaster) - 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 Roadmaster designed the Luxury Liner to compete with the Schwinn Phantom. In fact, the ... |
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 | Men's Bicycle (1937, Roadmaster) - This months Bicycle of the Month is this 1937 Roadmaster restored and owned by Greg Clark. It features a New Departure 2-speed hub and a New Departure front brake. It is finished the factory original colors and paint scheme. Great job Greg! |
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 | Men's Bicycle (1941, Roadmaster) - This 1941 Roadmaster wears its original paint and chrome. Notice the New Departure 2 speed in black, which was a war-time finish for many bicycle parts. The fork is a Shock-Master spring suspended fork that many collectors consider to be the best performing spring fork made during the classic era. This style of bike was very mainstream all the way ... |
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 | Men's Bicycle (1937, Roadmaster) - This original 1937 Roadmaster is the next of kin to the coveted Supreme model. It shares the same frame and many other deluxe and unique features with the Supreme. The frame is one of Roadmasters most radical designs. The cool chrome chainguard and vibrant red and blue paint really set this bike off. Also notice the locking fork, delta horn-lite... |
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 | Men's Bicycle (1938-1939, Roadmaster) - This 1938-39 Roadmaster was restored by Ted Lusher in brilliant blue and white with chrome gothic fenders. Chrome fenders on pre-war Roadmaster bicycles are rarely seen, but they sure look great! This bike features a sewn-edge longspring Troxel saddle, deluxe reflector on the rear fender and a New Departure model "WD" front brake. A fine looking ... |
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 | Men's Bicycle (1936, Roadmaster) - This unusual bike was made by the Cleveland Welding Company, one of the first designs that the company offered. It features an unusual tank that wraps around the head tube with the badge integrated into the design. This bike has it's original paint and chrome, its in great condition considering its age and rarity. Certainly worth the title of May ... |
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 | Mens Deluxe (1940-1941, Roadmaster) - I couldn't find a catalog for the '40-41 models, so I restored her using the '30 catalog. She still needs a few finishing touches, like accenting the gills on the tank and pin-striping the wheels, but I'll get to it sooner or later... Entry Submitted by Antony Rodino |
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 | Motor Master (1938, Roadmaster) - This very rare 1938 Roadmaster "Motor Master" bicycle, owned by John Stansbury was only built from 1938-1939, and only a handful survive today. It was the only motorized bicycle produced where the gas tank was degined to fit the frame, much like the fake "gas tanks" on deluxe bicycles, but this one is real! The engine was made by Evinrude, the fam... |
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 | Roadmaster (1939, Roadmaster) - This is a rare Roadmaster with the 4 gill tank. Notice that the gills in the front of the tank that allow the noise from the horn to emit. There are usually 3 gills on each side of the tank, but on this model there are 4. This bike also features the "Shockmaster" springer fork, front loading torpedo headlight, and tail light carrier. Notice how... |
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 | Roadmaster (1939, Roadmaster) - This is a complete original Roadmaster featuring the "Shockmaster" spring fork, drop kickstand, and tank with removable side panel. Rear carrier has tail light and the headlight is a front loading torpedo. |
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 | Supreme Ladies Frame (1937, Roadmaster) - This outstanding original 1937 Roadmaster Supreme ladies bicycle has its original paint and decals, and features dual Delta Silver-Ray headlights, Wise fork lock, tail light and New Departure front coaster brake. |
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 | Western Auto Green Tag Sale Catalog (1939) - This scan of a page from a 1939 Western Auto Supply store catalog reads "Good News! for Pre-School Bicycle Buyers!" and advertises a lay-away plan for the purchase of a new bike. Shown are bicycles built by Shelby, such as the Sheby Airflo ladies model and the deluxe tank model built by the Cleveland Welding Company, makers of Roadmaster bicycles. |
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 | Western Auto Red Tag Sale catalog (1940) - This scanned page from a 1940 Western Auto Supply catalog shows a wide variety of Western Flyer bicycles that were available. In the lineup are a Huffman built men's bicycle with streamline 3 rib tank, Huffman built ladies model with tank, Murray built Mercury with lights built into the tank, Huffman built mens bicycle with spring suspension fork l... |
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