This is a 1953 Monark Built Firestone Super Cruiser. The all Chrome option was called the “Imperial” and that was written in script across the chainguard inplace of “Super” Entry Submitted by Junior Parkman … Continue reading
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Entry Submitted by PAUL GROAH … Continue reading
This cool old painted advertising on the sign of a building was revealed when the adjoining building was demolished. … Continue reading
Original,unrestored 24″ boys bicycle that was in dry storage in Chicago,IL since the 1940’s. Entry Submitted by Jamie Hernacki … Continue reading
26″ Monark Rocket: new project Entry Submitted by Joe Pettis … Continue reading
Entry Submitted by Jeff Bettez … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The aluminum frame on this Monark built Hawthorne Duralium has a piece of springed steel behind the crank housing, and springed steel rod inside the rear stays allowing the rear of the frame to flex for a softer ride. The … Continue reading
This early version of the Monark Superframe 5-bar, knows as the “Champion 5-bar” in the Spiegel catalog is nearly identical to the 1939 model with the exception of paint details. Notice the lack of fender graphics and the unique tank … Continue reading