Author: Dave Stromberger

1890’s Crescent Diamond Frame

1890’s Crescent Diamond Frame

Crescent model No. 1, made by Western Wheel Works of Chicago. Saddle is a Troxel Scout in great original condition. Troxel Scout saddle. Ornate Crescent head badge. Wood rims.

1890’s Shelby Ideal Ladies Model

1890’s Shelby Ideal Ladies Model

This Shelby built Ideal ladies model features a unique saddle. Notice the interesting head badge that is designed to look like a sprocket. Unique head badge is shaped like a sprocket.

1893 Hickory Elliot

1893 Hickory Elliot

Talk about wooden wheels! This bicycle, unlike most others not only had a wooden rim, but wooden spokes too! Extra heavy duty chainring and chain. Wood wheels with wooden spokes and rims like an...

1895 Stearns Chainless

1895 Stearns Chainless

Rare Stearns “Chainless” shaft drive bicycle. Stearns chainless shaft drive bicycle. Stearns logo embossed into the fork crown caps. Cast metal cover over the rear gears. Shaft and gears are enclosed inside the frame.