Dave's Vintage Bicycles

1910’s Schwinn Excelsior

Note the large chainring on this blue and red Schwinn built Excelsior bicycle. Outrageous colors were often used by Schwinn during this era. The oversize chain ring and the red and blue paint job...

1910’s Racycle Diamond Frame

1910’s Racycle Diamond Frame

The Racycle was known for its large front sprocket and speed. Racycle also had a few innovative designs, such as the crank bearings being mounted to the outside of the crank housing. The Racycle...

1910’s Racycle

Racycle was known for their trademark large front sprocket. On their racing bikes, the large front sprocket allowed for high speeds, but in production models this would have made the bike too difficult to...

1910’s Miami Cycle built, Rami

1910’s Miami Cycle built, Rami

Rare Mesinger Superba saddle on this old machine! In the early teens, Indian motorcycles used a very similar seat. Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger. Mesinger Superba saddle, similar to that used on 1913 Indian...

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...

1910’s Flying Merkel Double Bar

1910’s Flying Merkel Double Bar

The Miami Cycle Company manufactured bicycles using their famous motorcycle brand name “Flying Merkel” and even painted them the same trademark orange color. This is a very rare example of such a bicycle. even...