Author: Dave Stromberger

1880’s Royal Mail Tricycle

1880’s Royal Mail Tricycle

Tricycles weren’t just for kids back in the 1880’s! Women and invalids were the target audience by makers of these machines. Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger

1888 Facile Geared High Wheel

1888 Facile Geared High Wheel

Early use of gearing in a bicycle is evident in this Facile bicycle. Because of the gearing, it was possible to make the front wheel smaller while still allowing the rider to achieve some...

1910’s Miami Cycle built, Rami

1910’s Miami Cycle built, Rami

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...

1901 Pierce Chainless

1901 Pierce Chainless

Nickel plated Pierce chainless. Early Pierce bicycles were the product of the Pierce Arrow automobile company, but were not called “Pierce Arrow”… rather just “Pierce”. This bicycle is on display at the Pedaling History...

1967 Schwinn Sting-Ray 2-speed

1967 Schwinn Sting-Ray 2-speed

1967 Schwinn Stingray with Bendix 2-speed “kick back” Automatic triple blue band hub. This bike features a NOS speedometer, orginal owner’s manual and handlebar sign with original clip, NOS Ball Light, NOS whitewall slik...

1971 Schwinn Cotton Picker Sting-Ray

1971 Schwinn Cotton Picker Sting-Ray

This is a beautifully restored 1971 Schwinn Cotton Picker 5-speed Krate Bicycle. NEW OLD STOCK parts include Superior Front Tire, 5-Speed Stik Shifter, Correct Small Diamond Pedals, White Hand Grips & Lever Covers, White...

1972 Schwinn Lemon Peeler Sting-Ray

1972 Schwinn Lemon Peeler Sting-Ray

This is a beautiful 1972 Schwinn Lemon Peeler 5-speed Krate Bicycle. NEW OLD STOCK parts include Rear Raised White Letter Schwinn Slik, Superior Front Tire, 5 Speed Stik Shifter, Correct Large Diamond Pedals, Kool...