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Tag Archives: Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co.

1920 Flying Merkel Motorbike

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Flying Merkel, Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co.

This is a very rare Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co. built 1920* Flying Merkel “Motorbike” bicycle. It’s an un-restored survivor with original paint intact. The trademark “Merkel Orange” is accentuated with maroon head and gold pinstripes. It features the motorbike … Continue reading →

1910’s Racycle

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co., Racycle

Racycle was known for their trademark large front sprocket. On their racing bikes, the large front sprocket allowed for high speeds, but in production models this would have made the bike too difficult to pedal up hills. To compensate they … Continue reading →

1910’s-1920’s Miami

Posted on March 18, 2009 by LouieMCman
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co.

Miami Bicycle made in Middletown Ohio by Miami Cycle & Mfg Co. All original, even the tires, good rider. Someone please tell me what year, 1910’s or 1920’s? Entry Submitted by Louie Hale … Continue reading →

1910’s Miami Cycle built, Rami

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co.
1910s Miami Rami 1.jpg

Rare Mesinger Superba saddle on this old machine! In the early teens, Indian motorcycles used a very similar seat. Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger. Mesinger Superba saddle, similar to that used on 1913 Indian motorcycles. … Continue reading →

Flying Merkel Badge

Posted on November 29, 2006 by dave the wave
Posted in Bicycle Parts | Tagged Bicycle Head Badges, Flying Merkel, Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co.

Flying Merkel was a motorcycle brand name from the teens, but they also sold a few bicycles. This is the head badge from one of their bicycles. The bicycles were made for them by the Miami Cycle Company of Middletown, … Continue reading →

1910’s Racycle Diamond Frame

Posted on March 6, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co., Racycle
1910

The Racycle was known for its large front sprocket and speed. Racycle also had a few innovative designs, such as the crank bearings being mounted to the outside of the crank housing. The Racycle may look fairly ordinary at first … Continue reading →

1910’s Flying Merkel Double Bar

Posted on March 6, 2005 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Flying Merkel, Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co.
1910

The Miami Cycle Company manufactured bicycles using their famous motorcycle brand name “Flying Merkel” and even painted them the same trademark orange color. This is a very rare example of such a bicycle. even in bad condition like this, the … Continue reading →

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