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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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1919 Black Beauty Catalog

Posted on February 17, 2003 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Bicycle Literature | Tagged Black Beauty, Haverford Cycle Co.

This 1919 “Black Beauty” Catalog shows the Champion, Traveler, Pony, Pacer, Trotter, Colt, Ladies, and Juvenile model bicycles by the Haverford Cycle Company in Philidelphia. Also shown are a large selection of sundries such as Troxel saddles, Firestone tires, Atherton, … Continue reading →

1923 Elgin Motorbike

Posted on February 6, 2003 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Elgin, Excelsior Manufacturing Company, Sears

This 1923 Elgin is just about as original as you can ever expect to find them. Nothing has been restored, only cleaned. Original paint, original Troxel leather saddle, original pedals, grips, etc. It still has the original (although petrified) factory … Continue reading →

1917 Montgomery Ward & Co. Hawthorne Catalog

Posted on October 4, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Bicycle Literature | Tagged Hawthorne - Montgomery Ward & Co.
1917 Hawthorne Cat cover.jpg

This outstanding full color catalog from 1917 features the full line of bicycles and bicycle parts that was available from the Montgomery Ward stores for that year. Some featured parts include the Sturmey Archer 3-speed coaster brake hub, New Departure … Continue reading →

1928 Elgin Motorbike

Posted on September 4, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Elgin, Sears
1928 Elgin side SM.jpg

This 1928 Elgin, owned and restored by Scott McCaskey (paint by Dave Stromberger) is an excellent example of deluxe bicycles offered in the late 1920’s. It features a toolbox tank with battery clip and switch built in, handlebar mounted headlight … Continue reading →

1911 Corbin Catalog

Posted on July 3, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Bicycle Literature, Bicycle Parts | Tagged Corbin Duplex

Corbin Screw Corporation catalog for 1911. Includes front and rear hubs for bicycles and motorcycles. … Continue reading →

1920’s Elgin Motorbike

Posted on May 1, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Motorized Bicycles

This months bicycle of the month is a 1920’s Elgin motorbike with Elgin engine. Very original and complete. One of the earlier examples of a motor accessory that was available for bicycles. This one belongs in the living room! … Continue reading →

1917 Harley Davidson Premier Magazine Ad

Posted on April 13, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Bicycle Literature | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Harley Davidson
1916 October Harley-Davidson Bicycle intro.jpg

This ad appeared in the October 1916 Issue of “Harley Davidson Illustrated”, and introduces the new line of bicycles by Harley Davidson. … Continue reading →

1928 Hawthorne Flyer Catalog Page

Posted on February 28, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Bicycle Literature | Tagged Hawthorne - Montgomery Ward & Co., Westfield Manufacturing Company

This page from a 1928 Montgomery Ward catalog shows the Hawthorne Flyer, their most deluxe bicycle offering for that year. … Continue reading →

Late 1920’s – 1930’s Iver Johnson Super Mobicycle

Posted on February 17, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Iver Johnson

Original bike with motorbike style frame and tank. Iver Johnson called this their “Super Mobicycle”. Iver Johnson Super Mobicycle  … Continue reading →

1922 Rollfast Motorbike

Posted on February 17, 2002 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged H.P. Snyder, Rollfast

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