1900’s Crescent Shaft-Drive
Chainess “Shaft Drive” 1902 Crawford bicycle in good original, unrestored condition. Update 9/6/2017: Thanks to the research efforts of Kurt Schaak, this bicycle is actually a Cresent, not a 1902 Crawford. It wears and...
Category: Antique Bicycles
Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 1: Getting Started
Follow along as I do a complete restoration on a 1918 Harley Davidson “Motorcyke” bicycle! The bicycle that I’ll be restoring started out as a pile of parts collected from various sources. They are...
1897 Racycle Narrow Tread
A recent find. The wheels are not correct nor is the saddle. I have the original wood rims which are not usable. Ive cut out the hubs and am looking for replacement rims at...
1900’s Racycle Bicycles
Decided to photograph some of my hidden away Racycles. First time on a forum. Seems like fun. Enjoy.Entry Submitted by Blue Nelson
1882 Standard Columbia High Wheel
This was a frame, badge, fork, and large Wheel i bought on Ebay hoping to piece together with later (really any) Columbia parts I could find when unbelievably another early Standard Highwheel shows up...
1904 or earlier Dayton Track Racer
My wifes great grandfather used to race this bike on an indoor track in Syracuse NY. His diary from 1904 stated the name of his bike and it’s serial number. Not sure just when...
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...
1910-1920’s Eagle
Bought at auction 20 years ago. I have not been able to find out anything about it. I believe it is a wooden rim, but not sure. The paint is red and has gold...
1920’s Mead Ranger
Given to my father when he was 12 (1924).restored 2004Entry Submitted by john Marsh
1910’s Mead Cycle Co. Ranger
I just acquired this bike. Wood rims and wood hand grips. Except for the tires, it is a complete bike. No splits or cracks in the wood.I am currently doing some research to figure...