Author: Dave Stromberger
1960’s Schwinn Corvette
This Schwinn Corvette is a deluxe model, featuring 3 speed Sturmey-Archer rear hub, hand brakes, front and rear carriers, stainless steel fenders, batter operated headlight, teardrop rear reflector and whitewall tires and Candy green...
1860’s Wood Brothers Bone Shaker
Very early bicycle with pedals attached directly to the front wheel hub. They had yet to figure out gearing and the use of chain.
1880’s Ben Hur Safety
Early Ben Hur “safety” bicycle. The “ordinary” hi-wheel bicycles were considered a bit dangerous, with front wheels being so large that the rider sat high up in the air. In the event of an...
1880’s Singer Extraordinary
Singer bicycle. Named the “Extraordinary”, as apposed to most high-wheel type bicycles of the time, nicknamed the “Ordinary” bicycle. Note: fork is bent forward, not original.
1889 Columbia Safety
Columbia hard-tire safety. This was before pneumatic tires were developed enough for use on a production bicycle.
1890 Hacket Roadster Ladies Frame
Ladies model Hacket Roadster, featuring wooden chain guard and rear fender.