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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.

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1910’s Shaw Motorbike

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles | Tagged Shaw Manufacturing Co.

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1910’s Indian Diamond Frame

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

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

1918 Columbia Pope – Columbia Motorbike

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Pope Mfg. Co.
1918 Columbia like Indian 1.jpg

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

1880’s Gormully & Jeffery Mfg. Co. High Wheel

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

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

1902 Rambler Chainless Safety

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Chainless, Gormully & Jeffery Mfg. Co., Rambler
G&J Rambler Shaft Drive 1.jpg

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 →

1860’s Boneshaker

Posted on February 28, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Boneshaker
1860

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

1917-21 Harley Davidson Tall Frame with Shaw Engine

Posted on August 5, 2004 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Harley Davidson, Shaw Manufacturing Co.

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 →

1910’s Emblem

Posted on February 8, 2004 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Emblem Manufacturing. Co.
1910

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 →

1910’s Corbin catalog – Corbin 2 speed hub

Posted on November 3, 2003 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Bicycle Literature | Tagged Corbin Duplex

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 →

1916 Patent – Dayton Motor Bicycle

Posted on April 30, 2003 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Bicycle Literature, Motorized Bicycles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Dayton

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 →

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