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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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1891 Union No.12 Anti-Vibratory Safety

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Union Cycle Manufacturing

  Originally published in Classic Bicycle News by Scott McCaskey Union Cycle Manufacturing Co got it’s start in 1890 when it purchased the plant, patents and inventory from the Springfield Manufacturing Company. Springfield was primarily a manufacture of highwheelers. In Unions … Continue reading →

1915 Dayton Truss-Frame

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Dayton

This 1915 Dayton “Truss” frame bike features an extremely rare leaf-spring front fork. Notice that the “fender” is actually made of spring steel! Notice how the sprocket spells out “D A Y T O N”… pretty cool eh? The original … Continue reading →

Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 2: Paint

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Harley Davidson

Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! One of the biggest jobs of this restoration is the paint. The paint job on an antique Harley Davidson bicycle may look pretty simple from a distance, but up close you’ll … Continue reading →

1896 Eclipse

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Eclipse

This is a well preserved original 1896 Eclipse bicycle with a unique “spoon brake” for the rear wheel that is actuated by back-pedalling, much like how a coaster brake works. To read more about this brake and the other features … Continue reading →

History of Eclipse Bicycle Company / Eclipse Machine Division

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles, Bicycle Literature | Tagged Eclipse, Morrow - Eclipse Manufacturing Company

Published in November of 1944 in the companies internal newsletter. Covers the history of the company from its earliest roots as the Steel Pulley and Machine Company in 1883, through 1944 when this article was written, and the company was … Continue reading →

1898 Eclipse Bicycles Catalog

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Bicycle Literature | Tagged Eclipse

This is a scan of the catalog from the Eclipse Bicycle Company, Elmira, N.Y. from 1898. Please note the very innovative brake system shown on pages 20 and 21. Eclipse was the maker of the Morrow Coaster Brake. Thanks to … Continue reading →

1889 Columbia Light Roadster Hard Tire Safety

Posted on September 7, 2012 by dfa242
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Columbia

This all original bicycle was found in the attic of an eastern Massachusetts mansion in the spring of 2012. It had been stored there since about 1934. … Continue reading →

1910’s – 1920’s Iver Johnson Truss Bridge

Posted on September 7, 2012 by wowlookbuy
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Iver Johnson

This is one of the most complete, all original Iver Johnson bicycles I have ever seen. Complete with original paint, pin striping, saddle, etc. It is a single speed with toe clips and although it has fenders and other accessories, … Continue reading →

1933 Colson Flyer

Posted on September 7, 2012 by volkswarten
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Colson

This 1933 Colson Flyer is my daily driver! I change the original 28″ wood metal clad wheels to modern 700c rims laced with the original morrow coaster brake. … Continue reading →

1910’s Bicycle Dealership – Photograph – H.A. Testard

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Columbia, Hartford, Pope Mfg. Co.

This great photograph was found on Shorpy.com, but it’s so cool I had to repost it here for your enjoyment! It shows the dealership of H.A. Testard, who sold Bicycles and Automobiles. This was taken in the 1910’s in New … Continue reading →

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