Category: Pre-War Balloon Tire Bicycles
1940 Hawthorne Comet
This months Bicycle of the Month belongs to Chuck Larcom at Star Bike shop in Savanah Georgia. It was restored by Dave’s Vintage Bicycles (nostalgic.net). Features New Departure 2-speed hub and front brake, twin...
1937 Roadmaster
This months Bicycle of the Month is this 1937 Roadmaster restored and owned by Greg Clark. It features a New Departure 2-speed hub and a New Departure front brake. It is finished the factory...
1937 Silver King Wingbar
This is a very original 1937 Monark Silver King, model L137. Nicnkamed the “Wingbar” because of the stylized shape of it’s frame. The frame, fork, carrier and other parts on this bike are made...
1939 LaSalle Ladies Model
This Schwinn built LaSalle deluxe ladies bike features outstanding original paint, decals and even a bicycle license from 1952. The natural red rubber tires are reproduction B.F. Goodrich brand from Coker Tire.
1940 Murray Built Firestone
Rare Firestone built by Murray Ohio. We are now aware of 5 bicycle manufacturers who made bicycles for Firestone. They are, Huffman, Colson, Murray Ohio, H.P. Snyder and for a very brief time, Cleveland...
Elgin Twin Bar, 4 Star
This Elgin Twin-Bar features the unusual frame design that had a spring cushioned feel to it due to the fact that there was no seat tube. This 4-Star model features a cast metal ornament...
1941 Colson Grill Nose
Colson with horn tank featuring chrome grills at the front and patented “Cushioner” spring fork. Colson grill-nose bicycle featuring “Cushioner” spring fork.