1940 Western Flyer
This model was never equipped with a chaingguard. the head light is powered by batteries located in the tank. Notice the embossed wing and “W” on the sides of the light.
Author: Dave Stromberger
1940 Westfield Air-Rider
Westfield Manufacturing Company, makers of Columbia bicycles sold some bicycles directly under the Westfield name. These bikes were essentially the same as regular Columbia models. Even the decal on the tank that reads “Air-Rider”...
1939 Murray Mercury
Murray built Mercury bicycle. This is the the version with a headlight on the front fender. The deluxe model had twin lights built into the tank, and a cool metal ornament on the fender.
1939 Spiegel Airman
This Airman bicycle was made by Monark and shared many parts with the coveted Monark 5-bar. The front hub on this bike is a Musselman hi-flange “Olympic Racer”. Musselman Olympic Racer hi-flange front hub.
1939 Hiawatha Arrow
The Hiawatha Arrow “No Nose” got its name from its similarity to the Shelby Airflo, which had a tank that extended in front of the head tube. Other than that, the rear portion of...
1939 Hiawatha Arrow
Deluxe Hiawatha Arrow, sold by Gambles department stores. Manufactured by Shelby, this bike is very similar to the Shelby branded Airflo model. The horn tank, which had the headlight built in wraps around the...
1937 Indian Bicycle
This is a Huffman built bike featuring the same 3-rib tank as the Dayton Streamliner, and the 3-rib chain guard used on the Firestone Twin-Flex and Firestone Fleetwood bicycles. This bicycle is a made-up...