Anatomy of a Bicycle – Terminology
This diagram shows all the major components of an antique or vintage bicycle and labels them. It is important to know the correct terminology when seeking parts for your restoration project.
Category: Middleweight Bicycles
Evans Matador
This is a very nice original Evans Matador middleweight bicycle. Evans was the successor to the Colson bicycle company. Evans stopped manufacturing bicycles after 1962. Nice original Evans Matador. Chromed steel front book rack...
1960’s J.C. Higgins Flightliner
As we entered the 60’s we also entered the “Space Age” and so too did the styling of our bicycles. The JC Higgins Flightliner gives us a glimpse of what to expect out of...
1957 Huffy Radio Bike
One of the most innovative bikes ever produced, this Huffy Radio Bike features a radio built into the tank. The batteries were housed in the rear carrier and the antenna ran along the down...
1957 Schwinn Jaguar (Mark II)
The Mark II Jaguar is a great combination of balloon style and the riding comfort of a middle weight. This bike feature chrome fenders, horn tank with chrome trim, three speed thumb shifter, rear...
1950’s Evans-Colson Olympic
Fully loaded original Evans-Colson Olympic. Bike features spring “Evanaction” fork, rear carrier with tail light, horn tank, chrome fenders. Evans-Colson bikes were not recieved well by the public and continue to be underappreciated today....
1959 Columbia Fire Arrow
This beautiful original almost looks NOS. Features tank with bell inside, chrome front and rear carrier, chrome headlight, chrome peaked fenders, Kelly Springfield white wall tires, and a Bendix 2 speed. Just an excellent...