Vintage Bicycle Chain
Bicycles have not always had the same type of chain. In the early days, bicycles didn’t have chains at all… the pedal cranks were connected directly to the front hub of the bicycle, like...
Author: Dave Stromberger
Should I Restore My Vintage Bicycle?
When is a vintage or antique bicycle worth restoring? When is it too “nice” to be restored? These are tough questions, and usually the answer is just a matter of preference, but sometimes it...
How to Repair a Damaged Fork Steer-Tube
A damaged or broken steer-tube on a rare fork does not necessarily mean that the fork is junk… you can repair it! The following article outlines the steps needed to replace a damaged steer-tube...
1960’s Hawthorne Tandem bicycle
This late 60’s Hawthorne tandem isn’t in the best of shape, with its duct-tape covered seats and surface-rusted chrome parts, but it’s still worthy of taking a look at,and being included in this archive....
1942 Columbia Sports Tourist
This base model lightweight bicycle is typical of the bicycles sold in America during WW2. Lack of chrome plating in areas where it is usually seen was due to restrictions in manufacturing during the...
Late 1930’s Hawthorne
I started with the blue one that was complete, then bought the maroon one for the tank for next to nothing on eBay. Nobody really bid, because it looked so bad. I got it...
Mid 1930’s Elgin Ladies Bicycle
Hi – I bought this old bicycle on Craigslist and I’m trying to do research for the make, model, year, anything that would help. I am still digging around on it and hope to...
1937 Packard Imperial
Scott McCaskey’s 1937 Colson Imperial is an outstanding, well preserved example of a very rare bike. This Packard badged Colson still wears it’s original paint and plating. It is equipped with a Lobdell horizontal-spring...
