One of Sears best bicycles, topped only by the Bluebird. The Fall and Winter 1936 Sears catalog says this about the Robin: “New streamlined motorcycle type frame with new Zeppelin-type corrrugated tank. Two built-in control buttons; one for headlight, one … Continue reading
This model is not mentioned in Sears catalogs, but is very similar to some that are, but this one is equipped with truss rods and aluminum fenders. The front fender is mounted on top of the fork in the same … Continue reading
This model “60” Twin-Bar bicycle was the top of the line for 1940, and was the most expensive bike you could buy from Sears at the time. It features aluminum fenders, chromed rack and gothic chain guard. The rack has … Continue reading
The Elgin Twin 30 of the Twin-Bar series. … Continue reading
The Elgin Twin 20, the most common of the Twin-Bar series. … Continue reading
The Elgin Twin-Bar series was one of the most successful series sold by Sears. Not to be confused with the “Twinbar”, one word which was the earlier bicycles sold between 1933 and 1936. The different Twin-Bar models were given numbers.. … Continue reading
This model was built by Westfield Mfg, and differs in many ways from the Mercury built models. The tank is identical to those found on Columbia bicycles. … Continue reading
This model was made by Monark, but was not listed in the Sears catalogs. … Continue reading
No name specified for this model, just referred to as “Girls’ Fully Equipped” … Continue reading
Sears brand name before World War II was Elgin. The two bicycles shown here were fully equipped Deluxe models, but were not the top of the line for Sears. These were competing with similar bicycles from other retailers. They featured … Continue reading