Vintage and Antique Bicycle Tires
A Brief Look at Vintage and Antique Bicycle Tires by Dave Stromberger Early Pneumatic Tire The earliest bicycle tire was not filled with air. It was hard rubber strapped to the rim with a...
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Should I Restore My Vintage Bicycle?
When is a vintage or antique bicycle worth restoring? When is it too “nice” to be restored? These are tough questions, and usually the answer is just a matter of preference, but sometimes it...
Schwinn Motorbike – Cyclone Coaster Ride
An impressive row of seven 1935 Schwinn Motorbikes with the “double diamond” frame. Just one of these bikes is a rare site, but seven in a row? Photos by Scott Seymour.
Schwinn Bicycles
Schwinn built bicycle are by far the most commonly sought after brand for many collectors. Schwinn’s quality since the early days was unsurpassed. Classics such as the Schwinn Phantom were every boys dream back...
Pre-WW2 Sears Collegiate
Prewar balloon style bicycle My wife and I found at an Estate sale warehouse. We have been having trouble pin pointing the year and make but the front badge ” Collegiate” is there ,...
Pre-WW2 Hawthorne – Custom
These are the photos of the Pre-WW2 Hawthorne I purchased along with a 1954 Schwinn Hornet over the weekend . A good friend turned me on to the sale . The tank and chain...
Pre-WW2 Custom Cruiser
Pre WW2, probably built by Murray. Incorrect chain guard and seat but makes for a cool cruiser. Entry Submitted by anthony mazza
Pinback – 1930’s Schwinn Streamline Aerocycle
Schwinn “Streamline Aero Cycle” enamaled pin 2 1/2″ in length. highly detailed – designed exactly as the tank decal. Entry Submitted by steve mc cann
Late 1950’s Schwinn Paper Boy Special
bike was bought from original owner and is still all original with 120 gauge spoke s-2 wheels, tall goose neck, wide handle bars. i did restore the original paper boy rack on back Entry...