Starting in the mid 1950’s manufacturers such as Monark started offering new middle-weight models to compete with other makers. Kids wanted these new middle-weight bicycles because they were easier to pedal and had a more modern appearance. Like other makers, … Continue reading
This months Bike of the Month is a 1940 Monark Superframe “5-bar”. Restoration done by Dave at nostalgic.net. Saddle restored by Bob Usasi. It has several unusual features, most notable are the handlebars which are designed to be mounted in … Continue reading
Ray Sinatra and his Cycling Orchestra. Looks like a Silver King Flo-Cycle on display there, plus several other deluxe 1930’s bicycles. … Continue reading
This is a very original 1937 Monark Silver King, model L137. Nicnkamed the “Wingbar” because of the stylized shape of it’s frame. The frame, fork, carrier and other parts on this bike are made of aluminum. The fenders and headlight … Continue reading
This Airman bicycle was made by Monark and shared many parts with the coveted Monark 5-bar. The front hub on this bike is a Musselman hi-flange “Olympic Racer”. Musselman Olympic Racer hi-flange front hub. … Continue reading
Nice original prewar Monark featuring a fender light, deep fenders, rear carrier, and embossed tank. … Continue reading
This is a gorgeous bike that is as innovative as it is stylish. It features a spring fork, front loading torpedo headlight, and rear tail light. This bike is made out of aluminum and has stainless steel fenders. It is … Continue reading
Complete original, un-restored example of the top-of-the-line bicycle offered by Monark. The Super Deluxe features horn tank, rear carrier with chrome trim, dual spring fork, headlight. Later version features the “train light” while earlier versions use the “pedestal light”. [click … Continue reading
Made by Monark, this all aluminum bicycle was nicknamed the “Wingbar” because of its wing shape cast into the frames top tube. … Continue reading
Monark Silver King Inc. made this unusual bicycle with a frame with dual top tubes and dual down tubes plus the bar under the tank, making up 5 bars, thus the nickname “5-bar”. Art deco paint scheme on the horn … Continue reading