This is a very rare Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co. built 1920* Flying Merkel “Motorbike” bicycle. It’s an un-restored survivor with original paint intact. The trademark “Merkel Orange” is accentuated with maroon head and gold pinstripes. It features the motorbike … Continue reading
Racycle was known for their trademark large front sprocket. On their racing bikes, the large front sprocket allowed for high speeds, but in production models this would have made the bike too difficult to pedal up hills. To compensate they … Continue reading
Miami Bicycle made in Middletown Ohio by Miami Cycle & Mfg Co. All original, even the tires, good rider. Someone please tell me what year, 1910’s or 1920’s? Entry Submitted by Louie Hale … Continue reading
Rare Mesinger Superba saddle on this old machine! In the early teens, Indian motorcycles used a very similar seat. Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger. Mesinger Superba saddle, similar to that used on 1913 Indian motorcycles. … Continue reading
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, … Continue reading
The Racycle was known for its large front sprocket and speed. Racycle also had a few innovative designs, such as the crank bearings being mounted to the outside of the crank housing. The Racycle may look fairly ordinary at first … Continue reading
The Miami Cycle Company manufactured bicycles using their famous motorcycle brand name “Flying Merkel” and even painted them the same trademark orange color. This is a very rare example of such a bicycle. even in bad condition like this, the … Continue reading