1936 New Departure Hub Schematics
Hub parts catalog pages for New Departure hubs, circa 1936. These hubs were produced essentially un-changed all the way into the 1950’s. New Departure Model D and Model A rear coaster brake hubs and...
Author: Dave Stromberger
Anatomy of a Bicycle – Terminology
This diagram shows all the major components of an antique or vintage bicycle and labels them. It is important to know the correct terminology when seeking parts for your restoration project.
1936 Brochure Rollfast Bonderized Finishes
Bonderized Enamel Finishes brochure for Rollfast bicycles from 1936.
Stewart Warner Stewart Warner
Makers of bicycle speedometers and the “Floating Hub”. 1930’s “Bike Speedometer” Early 30’s “Speed-Meter” Replacement cable, still with original packaging. The Floating Hub provided cushioned ride for the front wheel. The “Golden Meteor” Speedometer
The Torrington Company
Makers of bicycle spokes, pedals, handeblars, goosenecks, and bearings. Torrington #10 Pedals. Commonly used on deluxe bicycles in the 1930’s through 1950’s Torrington #17 Pedals. Ladies version of the deluxe streamline bicycle pedals used...
1930’s Torrington Battery Bars
These Torrington handlebars provided a storage compartment for batteries to run a headlight on bicycles that did not come with a “tank”. A Delta switch to operate the light was located at the right...
1930’s Carryflector Handlebar Accesory
These Carryflectors, also known as “handlebar ducks” were made to be installed on the handlebars of the bicycle and provided a place for the rider to hang something such as his newspaper bag. They...
1939 Western Flyer Speedline Airflo
The Bicycle of the Month for September, 2001 is this gorgeous 1939 Shelby Speedline Model 62 – It is an older restoration currently being upgraded to a correct Model 72. This bike currently has...
Bicycle Head Badges
Collection of restored bicycle head badges. Restoration by Dave at Dave’s Vintage Bicycles – www.nostalgic.net. Upper left – Gambles Hiawatha. Upper Right – Packard, used by Colson. Lower Left and middle – Lafrance and...