↓

Dave's Vintage Bicycles

Research and identify American made vintage and antique bicycles from the 1880's through the 1980's.

Dave's Vintage Bicycles
Home Menu - Tap Me! ↓
Skip to primary content
Skip to secondary content
  • Home
  • About
  • Index
  • FAQ
  • eBay Search Links
  • Articles
  • Browse

Category Archives: Antique Bicycles

Antique bicycles are considered to be those made before the balloon-tire era, which began in 1933. However, some later bicycle models may also be considered as antiques. Specifically, those equipped with high-pressure singletube tires, since they used the same tire technology that had been around since the 1890’s.

Post navigation

<< 1 2 … 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 >>

1898 Gormully & Jeffery Rambler Diamond Frame

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Gormully & Jeffery Mfg. Co., Rambler
1898 Rambler.jpg

… Continue reading →

1898 Andrae Diamond Frame

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Andrae

This Andrae bicycle has a typical diamond frame design with skip-tooth, or inch-pitch chain. Andrae Diamond Frame bicycle. … Continue reading →

1899 Eagle Ladies Frame

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Eagle
1899 Eagle.jpg

This is an outstanding restored 1899 Eagle ladies bicycle. Ornate Eagle head badge and wooden rear fender are visible in this photo. … Continue reading →

1901 Monarch Shaft Drive

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Chainless, Monarch
1901%20Monarch%201.jpg

This bicycle wears the Monarch label. Not to be confused with Monark, which came much later and was entirely unrelated. … Continue reading →

1901 Tribune Model 66 Chainless

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Tribune
1901 Tribune model 66 shaft drive.jpg

Nice original Tribune “Chainless” shaft drive bicycle. This 1901 Tribune wears its original paint and plating. … Continue reading →

1902 Columbia Shaft Drive

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Chainless, Columbia, Pope Mfg. Co.
1902 Columbia shaft drive 1.jpg

This Columbia bicycle utilized the hi-tech chainless shaft-drive technology to deliver power to the rear wheels via a shaft encased inside the lower right frame tube. The Christy Saddle … Continue reading →

1909 Mead Diamond Frame

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Mead Cycle Co.
1909%20Mead.jpg

An early Mead brand bicycle. … Continue reading →

1910’s-20’s Indian Motorbike

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Hendee Mfg. Co., Indian

Deluxe Indian bicycle. Called a “motorbike” in reference to the similar look to a motorcycle. … Continue reading →

1910’s Rochester Rubber Co. Rochester Diamond Frame

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Rochester Rubber Co.
1910

… Continue reading →

1910’s Schwinn Excelsior

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Excelsior, Schwinn

Note the large chainring on this blue and red Schwinn built Excelsior bicycle. Outrageous colors were often used by Schwinn during this era. The oversize chain ring and the red and blue paint job make this Schwinn a worthy collectors … Continue reading →

Post navigation

<< 1 2 … 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 >>

Search the Archive

Search eBay for Vintage & Antique Bicycles & Parts!

Join us on Facebook!

Categories

  • Antique Bicycles
  • Articles
  • Bicycle Literature
  • Bicycle Parts
  • BMX Bicycles
  • Lightweight Bicycles
  • Middleweight Bicycles
  • Motorized Bicycles
  • Muscle Bikes
  • Other
  • Photographs
  • Post-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
  • Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles

Recent Additions

  • 1936-1937 LaFrance Super-Streamline – Huffman Built
  • 1919 Flying Merkel Motorbike
  • 1941 Firestone Super Cruiser – Bullnose
  • 1958 J.C. Higgins Flightliner
  • 1968 Schwinn Collegiate 5-Speed
  • 1895 Cleveland No. 18 – Lozier Mfg. Co.
  • 1897 Gormully & Jeffery Rambler Light Roadster Bicycle Model 19
  • Schwinn Motorbike – Cyclone Coaster Ride
  • 1938 Schwinn Cantilever Autocycle Deluxe
  • 1940 Roadmaster 4-Gill
  • 1937 Roadmaster Supreme
  • 1936 Schwinn Aerocycle
  • 1931 Iver Johnson Truss Bridge Roadster
  • 1941 Schwinn LaSalle Autocycle
  • Hiawatha Shawnee 20″ Boys Bike
Privacy Policy    Affiliate Disclaimer    Contact
© 1997-2021 by Dave Stromberger, Dave's Vintage Bicycles.
↑