Category Archives: Antique Bicycles

Early Indian bicycle, when they were still manufactured by the Hendee Mfg. Co. … Continue reading

Similar to the Indian bicycle. Many interchangeable parts. Some Indian bicycles were manufactured by the Pope Mfg. Co. … Continue reading

Gormully & Jeffery were known for making high quality bicycles, and later for making Rambler automobiles. … Continue reading

Rare 1902 G&J Rambler chainless, featuring rococo lug work that was a trademark feature of their bicycles. The shaft that drives the rear wheel runs through the lower right tubing. Rococo lug work is visible on the down tube. A … Continue reading

Front end section to an early wooden bone-shaker. … Continue reading

This months Bike of the Month is George Coons Harley Davidson tall-frame equipped with a Shaw engine kit. Is this bitchen or what? Authenic Harley Davidson paint scheme, rare Mesinger “Superba” leaf spring saddle (factory equipment on a 1912 Indian … Continue reading

This bike is a true survivor. Built in the teens by the Emblem Manufacturing Company, this bike is typical of many bicycles back in those days, done in an interesting color combination with plenty of pinstripes and bright nickel plated … Continue reading

Corbin / New Depature 2-speed hub brochure. This hub was an early “kick-back” style 2 speed hub that was popular on deluxe bicycles such as the Harley Davidson or Indian. … Continue reading

Patent granted to George Gorman of the Davis Sewing Machine Company. This engine was sold with a specially designed motorcycle styled frame by davis under the Dayton name tag, called the Dayton “Motor Bicycle”. The engine kits were later sold … Continue reading