 | Ranger (1930's, Mead) - Here is my mead ranger, I'm a young teenage collector and i wanted a toolbox tank bicycle. These are photos i took once i got the bike. It has balloon tires but it is really a 28 inch. It is in the process of restoration, and i would like to know if someone can show me pics of the front headlight mount. Entry Submitted by Bryan Rivera |
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 | Airflo (1939, Shelby) - Restord, repainted and rechromed 1939 girl's Shelby Airflow. Aluminum chainguard, gullwing bars, quite the rider. Entry Submitted by Aaron Thomas |
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 | Airflo (1936, Cadillac) - This is an early style Shelby built Airflo bicycle, branded as a Cadillac. There was no association with the Cadillac Motor Car Company. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Arrow (1940, Hiawatha) - Shelby built Hiawatha Arrow, sold by Gambles Hardware Stores. For more info, click here. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Arrow (1939, Hiawatha) - Shelby built Hiawatha Arrow exclusive tank for Gambles. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Autocycle (1937, Schwinn) - Original maroon paint 1937 Schwinn Autocycle. The nicest ORIGINAL PAINT Prewar bike I have ever seen or owned. Entry Submitted by Aaron Thomas |
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 | Autocycle (1938, Excelsior) - Ground up restoration using leaded Schwinn paint. All original parts. Chrome work done by Bob at Verne's Chrome. Thanks to all who helped me in this project...Aaron Thomas, Bob Ujzsaszi, Tim Brandt, Diana Foley, Dirk Adams, Joey Gudino...to name a few. See what 18 months of sobriety gets an old alkie like myself! Entry Submitted by J.C. Rezniko... |
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 | Autocycle (1940, Schwinn) - This bike was found in Michigan under a heavy coat of black housepaint. After 40 plus hours of cleaning, the original paint shines through !! Only one in the "Thunderbird" motif I've ever seen !! Sports a nonembossed tank, gothic fenders and the most unusual original Schwinn paint I've seen !! Entry Submitted by Aaron Thomas |
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 | AutoCycle LSA207 (1937, Schwinn) - All original bike purchased from the family of the original owner, loaded with extra accessories which were added at the time of purchase according to the owner's family. Features:
• Fore-wheel brake, with "shorty" handle
• Patent Appl'd For Locking fork with 2 keys
• New Haven Streamlined Bicycle Clock
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 | B-6 (1949, Schwinn) - 1949 Schwinn B-6 in hard to find factory special order only colors brown and tan. Entry Submitted by Marc Pfisterer |
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 | Badge (Flying Merkel) - Flying Merkel was a motorcycle brand name from the teens, but they also sold a few bicycles. This is the head badge from one of their bicycles. The bicycles were made for them by the Miami Cycle Company of Middletown, Ohio. Entry Submitted by dave the wave |
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 | Bike room (Morrie Turner) - Morrie Turners bike room. Look at all those headlights and cool bikes! Entry Submitted by MORRIE TURNER |
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 | Black Phantom (1950's, Schwinn) - Restored Schwinn Black Phantom with whitewall tires, streamline fender light, tail light and both front and rear Schwinn patented "Forewheel" drum brakes. Entry Submitted by MORRIE TURNER |
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 | Black Phantom (1951, Schwinn) - The Schwinn Black Phantom was the dream of every boy in the 1950's. This model was available in two other colors, red, and green. It is also rumored that a blue model was sold in 1955, but this is now known to only be true of a ladies model for that year. Entry Submitted by Marc Pfisterer |
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 | Blackhawk (1933, Elgin) - The Elgin Blackhawk was styled after motorcycles of the day. The "tank" had a door on the right side that opened up to allow access to the battery and room to store tools, marbles, frogs, or whatever else a young boy might have treasured in 1933. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Cantilever Autocycle (1937, Schwinn) - A 1937-serial numbered Schwinn Cantilever Hanging-Tank Autocycle. Has welding-gas relief factory holes at the end of Cantilever bars!! Sports SUPER rare Double Duty forks!! Painted in original Coach Green and True Ivory Schwinn paint !! Entry Submitted by Aaron Thomas |
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 | Catalog Page (1933, Western Flyer) - This photo of a page from a 1933 Western Auto Supply Store catalog, submitted by Dave Nash shows an early "Balloon Tire" bicycle offering.
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 | CENTURY model # 30 (1892, Columbia) - This "safety" bike was named the Century because it was built 400 years after Columbus discovered America. It came with a 30 inch front wheel and a 28 inch rear wheel. It has pneumatic tires, which were the newest in tire technology for that time. It is un-restored and complete except for the brake. The catalog states that some people may remove th... |
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 | Chainless (1901, Pierce) - Nickel plated Pierce chainless. Early Pierce bicycles were the product of the Pierce Arrow automobile company, but were not called "Pierce Arrow"... rather just "Pierce". This bicycle is on display at the Pedaling History Bicycle Museum in Orchard Park, NY. Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger. |
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 | Champion (1941, Huffman) - 1941 Huffman champion project. Springer front
fork and light needed. Hard to find rear rack there. Entry Submitted by Marc Pfisterer |
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 | Chief (1919, Sears) - 1919 Sears "Chief" 28in.has New Departure coaster brake.I got this on a farm in Minnesota that had indian burial mounds on it.in other words I found this bike on "Sacred Grounds" Entry Submitted by dave the wave |
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 | Commander (1936, Colson) - Art deco bike designed by Wilbur Henry Adams industrial designer from Cleveland.Unlike anything on the market at that time and was not very popular.Only a handful are in existance today. The largest head badge ever for Colson. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Commander (1937, Colson) - Outrageous design by Wilbur Henry Adams resulted in this art-deco beauty of a bicycle. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Crusader (1920's, Mead) - all original 28in.has United States Rubber Chain Tread,New Departure Model C coaster brake.Troxel saddle. Entry Submitted by dave the wave |
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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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 | Cycleplane - Motorbike (1935, Schwinn) - Completely restored in Mead Brown and Tan, all chromework done by Bob Barnes of Vernes Chrome in SoCal, I did the paint. Entry Submitted by Aaron Thomas |
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 | Derby (1938-40, Derby) - I just purchased this prewar 1930's Murray built "Derby" bicycle. It was repainted years ago and has a few incorrect parts. I'm not an expert on this particular make or model so if anyone can help me with correct parts and information on this prewar bicycle I'd really appreciate it. Please forward all emails to drzira40@msn.com Entry Submitted by E... |
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%20ofSHOW%20BIKES%20006.jpg) | Diamond Frame (1915, Elgin) - All original 28 inch diamond frame as shown in the 1910's Elgin Catalog page 844. This bike has Delta lights, battery box and tires made in Indiana. Entry Submitted by MORRIE TURNER |
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 | DX (1940, Schwinn) - Full restoration,Lincoln head badged DX red and creme paint with lots of chrome. Lobdell rims with Typhoon repro red rubber tires. rear hub is a 7 speed to help flatten out the hills.this bike is equipped with locking deluxe knee action fork to flatten out the bumps and it rides like a dream. Entry Submitted by Dave Pappas |
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 | DX (1952, Schwinn) - This is My wifes 1952 B.F Goodrich headbadged D-X. It is equipped with drop center rimstha need replating a horn tank ,nine hole rack areal nice troxel saddle redone by me. For some reason this bike is not a skiptooth but has the more deluxe 1/2" pitch chain wheel and sprocket wich makes it faster than my hornet!!! Entry Submitted by Dave Pappas |
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 | Fleet Wing (1960's) - Red Fleet Wing just purchased: seeking info. Entry Submitted by Joe Pettis |
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 | Flocycle (1937, Monark) - All original except for the rear reflector housing and lens. Note the hex shaped handlebar and fork strut tubing. The unique leaf spring behind the bottom bracket allows the rear seat stays of the bike to flex, givng the bike a soft ride. The rear stays of the frame also have spring steal rod inside the aluminum tubing. Entry Submitted by steve mc ... |
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 | Flyer (1940, Shelby) - Completely restored 1940 Shelby Flyer badged "No Nose." All chromework by Bob Barnes at Vernes Chrome Plating in SoCal, Lobdell seat restored by Bob Uszjaszi, paint by Aaron Thomas. Entry Submitted by Aaron Thomas |
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 | Four Star Ladies (1940-41, Elgin) - Labeled the "4-Star Girls' Elgin Sport Model" in the 1940 Sears spring and summer catalog, this was the next most expensive ladies model this year, topped only by the Deluxe Equipped model nicknamed the "Miss America". Entry Submitted by MORRIE TURNER |
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 | Geared High Wheel (1888, Facile) - Early use of gearing in a bicycle is evident in this Facile bicycle. Because of the gearing, it was possible to make the front wheel smaller while still allowing the rider to achieve some speed. Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger |
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 | Girls model (1957, J. C. Higgins) - This is very nice original J.C. Higgins deluxe model. It features a "Cat's Eye" rear reflector and motorcycle style Delta headlight. The visor built into the headlight bezel identifies this as a 1957 model. The 1956 model was very similar. 1957 would be the last year that a balloon tire bicycle was listed in the standard Sears catalogs. Entry Submi... |
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 | Hollywood (1937, Excelsior) - This bike is completely original except tank and tires (Carlisle All White Lightning Darts). The rear fender is unusual as pointed out by Bob Ujzsaszi as it is a boys fender with the same amount of patina as the rest of the bike. May have been a Schwinn factory job or a later replacement. One of the cleanest I have ever owned. Thanks to Jackie ... |
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 | Hollywood (1937, Schwinn) - "Mostly" original paint girl's model 1937 Schwinn Hollywood. Tank, rack and chainguard were painted to match the original paint frame, fork and fenders. Entry Submitted by Aaron Thomas |
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 | Hornet (1952, Schwinn) - Original--State Fair ribbons for the most accesories. Entry Submitted by MORRIE TURNER |
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 | Hornet (1948, Schwinn) - Here is my as found hornet It is equipped with a nine hole rack, non knurled S-2 rims deluxe chain guard , delta torpedo light, horn tank and a locking truss front fork . this is my daily rider Entry Submitted by Dave Pappas |
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 | Imperial (1937, Imperial) - This fully restored Colson built Imperial features a striking black and red paint job with bright yellow accent pinstripes, and art-deco chrome insert on the tank. It features a Delta Hornlite on the front fender, and a Delta Defender tail light on the rear fender. Notice the swan like goosneck, which was a Colson exclusive. This bike also sports a... |
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 | Imperial model 07468 (1938, Colson) - Super rare 1938 Colson Imperial model 07468 almost complete.Missing Delta Firefly reflector and correct aluminum hornlight. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Indian (1915, Hendee) - 1915 Hendee Indian all original except for the seat. Even has the hard to find light and cyclometer. They are usually pictured in the literature. Headbadge was used on 1915 and 1916 Indians. Entry Submitted by Marc Pfisterer |
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 | Jaguar Mk IV (1961, Schwinn) - I got this bike from the 1st owner, all I did to it was air up the tires, wash it, replace the speedo, (I paid more for that than the bike) and added the cable wrap.
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 | Ladies Bicycle (1940's, Western Flyer) - ALthough this appears to be primarily a Western flyer, there are definitly some mixed parts, it is very similar to a 1939 and 1955 Murray (Mercury) Aeroflyte Entry Submitted by John Standish |
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 | Ladies Bicycle (1960's, Stelber) - Stelber bicycles are very rare, but not because they didn't make a lot of them. They were very low quality bicycles and few survive today. Some of the construction techniques are very different. Check out how the crank housing is made! These bikes usually had fewer spokes in the wheels than the standard 36, and it wasn't to save weight either! Ent... |
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 | Ladies model (1939, Elgin) - All original (with exception of tires) prewar 1939 girls Elgin. WANTED: any parts, literature and memorabilia for this prewar bicycle. email drzira40@msn.com Entry Submitted by Edward Aguirre |
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 | Master (1915, Sears) - 1915 Sears "Master" 28in.has Peerless coaster brake.this is a nice original about a cond.9. Entry Submitted by dave the wave |
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 | Mens base model (1942, Elgin) - War time bike from Sears.Original paint including handle bars,stencil headbadge and reflective striped fenders. Murray Ohio built basic rider with only a trip meter option. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Mens bicycle (1937-1939) - All original (with exception of a few parts that I'm looking for) 37-39 Cleveland Welding Company prewar hang tanker bicycle. WANTED: Complete original bicycles and parts like the one pictured. email drzira40@msn.com Entry Submitted by Edward Aguirre |
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 | Men's Bicycle (1938, Liberty) - This base model Schwinn straight-bar is completely original. Notice the lack of even a headlight. This was typical of lower cost Schwinn bicycles during the 1930's. Liberty branded Schwinn bikes were sold by Chicago Cycle Supply in Chicago, Illinois. Entry Submitted by Patrick Lewis |
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 | Men's Bicycle (1950's, Black Beauty) - I'm not sure of the year but I understand the Rollfast Co. guit useing the triple R chain ring in 1953. The bike has balloon tires a Troxel seat New departure hubs front and rear and Torrington pedals. Check out the aluminum goose neck. Entry Submitted by Morris Jorgensen |
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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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 | Miami Cycle built (1910's, Rami) - Rare Mesinger Superba saddle on this old machine! In the early teens, Indian motorcycles used a very similar seat. Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger. |
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 | Military (1944, Dayton) - WWII U.S. Army bicycles are among the rarest of vintage military vehicles around. Although the U.S. Army had used bicycles for many years before WWII, none were standardized for procurement before 1942. The Army's official use for these bicycles was to provide transportation for personnel engaged in dispatch or messenger service. Of course, they we... |
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 | Motobike (1920's, Indian) - "Electrically Equipped" Tank designed to hold large 1 1/2 volt dry cell battery, Front and Rear Lights, Wood Wheels. Entry Submitted by Brian Kunzog |
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 | Motorbike (1930's, Western Flyer) - All original "AS FOUND" Western Flyer, only items replaced were the tires and tubes. 2-speed shifter, speedo, and tail light still works! Stainless steel fenders. Bike just needs cleaned up. For now, it will stay just like you see it. Entry Submitted by Rodger Armbrust |
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 | Motorbike (1938, Schwinn) - This bike was restored by Bob Strucel and the seat by Tom Hearn. The bike is in my living room.I have a yearning to ride it, although I have not ridden any of my restored bikes as of now. So that may be the end of that silly idea. Entry Submitted by MORRIE TURNER |
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 | Motorbike (1920's, Mead Ranger) - 1920's Mead Ranger. All original except pedals and tires. Tires are
period correct. Check out the grips and wooden rims. Nice
original paint.
Entry Submitted by Marc Pfisterer |
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 | Motorbike (1935, Vim Deluxe) - Rare Badge: Vim Deluxe, Vim Cycle Hardware Company, Buffalo NY. Original as found except tires. Entry Submitted by joel robertson |
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 | New World (1940, Schwinn) - Here is 1940 mens Schwinn New World.This bike was cream of the crop,front and rear SCWINN BUILT caliper brakes,TORRINGTON NUMBER 7 pedals,SCHWINN SUPERBE rims,Mesinger seat,prewar SCHWINN GLASS REFLECTOR,STURMEY ARCHER PRE-WAR three speed with AW 0 (1940) HUB.Nice find and looks great after a make-over. Entry Submitted by Gary Johnson |
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 | Ranger (1924, Mead) - Original paint bike with the wheel set replaced with alloy rims and 700x40c tires for riding.Anniversary Schwinn hub in the rear and ND up front makes for a great rider. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Ranger (1922, Mead) - Schwinn built motorbike. Unique to Mead Hercules carrier and Brampton 1/2" pitch chain use on all Rangers. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Robin (1936, Elgin) - This 1936 Elgin Robin features a zeppelin inspired tank. The tank has a built in horn unit. Notice the low-slung frame design, which was changed for the 1937 model year due to issues with the frame breaking where the seat tube meets the top tube. Entry Submitted by MORRIE TURNER |
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 | Silver Jet (1966, Huffy) - Late 1966 Huffy Silver Jet 26". Unrestored. 2-speed Bendix automatic hub, OEM Huffy speedometer. Front and rear lights and horn controlled by power window style switches. Sold new for $69 at Chipains Sporting Goods in Elnhurst Ill. Entry Submitted by Rudy Kay |
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 | Spacelander (1960, Bowden) - The fiberglass Bowden Spacelander was quite a bike in its day. They are highly sought after by collectors today. Entry Submitted by MORRIE TURNER |
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 | Standard (1940's, Rollfast) - DP Harris Rollfast,with Standard Headbadge EA Fender Light,EA Horn Button.This bike looks like a Shelby??
Owner Marty Mullins Entry Submitted by Martin Mullins |
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 | Standard Model (1939-41, Hawthorne) - This bike is one of my favorites. I bought it one on Ebay for $50 plus shipping of $60. My original plan was to Semi-restore it. But after cleaning it up, putting new tubes, tires, and some pirate trinkets on it, I decided to leave it. Still rides great. Entry Submitted by Junior Parkman |
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 | Super Deluxe (1951, J.C. Higgins) - This is a survivor. The bike has been in my wifes family since new. All original right down to the original owners paperwork. This bike is dedicated to Joseph E. Shorba 1948-2006. Entry Submitted by Gary Johnson |
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 | Super Flyer (1933, Montgomery Ward Hawthorne) - First year balloon tire Montgomery Wards bike equipped with 26x1.75 tires.B.F.Goodrich repro tires are a little small than original 26X2.125 and work great for riding.Headlight and taillight are in works.Should have an aluminum face delta horn.Original paint Super Flyer only colors. Entry Submitted by Bill TriplettUPDATE: Correct horn and handlebar... |
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 | Superior New World (1940, Schwinn) - Here is a original as found 1940 Schwinn Superior men's lightweight tourist.Nice original,with all the goods.Curently being brought back to riding condition. Entry Submitted by Gary Johnson |
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 | Tandem (1935, Hawthorne) - Here's a couple pictures of an old Hawthorn Tandem.
I havent made up my mind if it's factory or home grown.
The front seat post/handel bar clamp are for sure home grown.Its got prvisions on the rear of the bike for a center stand but allso has the remains of a side stand.And some kinda sorta crud welds here and there. It's got nos looking Lightni... |
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 | Tiger (1963, Schwinn) - These are before and after shots of my sons tiger ,it is painted brilliant blue with lots of chrome. The S-7 rims with proper Westwind S-7 white walls help it roll along. The rat fink seat and handle bar grips were his Idea and the Shimano 7 speed hub was my brain storm. Its the fastest bike in town and probably the coolest too! Entry Submitted by ... |
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 | Tricycle (1880's, Royal Mail) - Tricycles weren't just for kids back in the 1880's! Women and invalids were the target audience by makers of these machines. Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger |
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 | Twin 60 (1938, Elgin) - These pics are from about 10 years ago. I was fortunate enough to purchase a complete original Twin 60 from a relative of the former owner ( he is pictured on this bike in the early photo).The bike underwent a cosmetic restoration, no repainting or rechroming were done. Entry Submitted by jay skwarlo |
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 | V200 (1938, Princeton) - H.P. Snyder built Princeton. First year correct color opalescent paint. Toolbox saddle. Entry Submitted by Bill Triplett |
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 | Viking 3 Star Superb (1952, Columbia) - I found this awesome bicycle at a local consignment shop in La Jolla, Ca. It had a road tires, shifters and a derailer on it. They previous owner still had most of the original equipment. According to the serial number it was built in late 1952. It features a Viking head badge. Says Columbia built on the tank. It was manufactured by Westfield. I... |
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 | Whizzer (1946, Schwinn) - Excelsior badged Schwinn bicycle equipped with a Whizzer motor. Entry Submitted by Brian Kunzog |
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 | World (1947, Schwinn) - This is a all vintage 1947 Schwinn World "hot rod" Made from all period accessories except for the early 60's highrise bars and the custom front drum brake cable.Cool bike that get's the look! Entry Submitted by Gary Johnson.Editors note: Speedometer is a rare Stewart Warner "Meteor", and the Goodyear tag is actually a pre-WW2 accessory that was ... |
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 | Zep (1937, Hawthorne) - This cool Zep was restored and painted by by Terry Laborde. Dig that custom paint! Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger |
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