1896 Eclipse
This is a well preserved original 1896 Eclipse bicycle with a unique “spoon brake” for the rear wheel that is actuated by back-pedalling, much like how a coaster brake works. To read more about...
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1896 Deere Roadster – head badge
This is a very rare head badge from an 1896 Deere Roadster bicycle. The Deere and Webber company of Minneapolis MN later became Deere & Company, AKA John Deere.
1896 Columbia shaft drive model 50
This chainless Columbia bicycle has a very tall frame. If you were not at least 6 foot 5 it must have been difficult to mount this steed.
1895 Stearns Chainless
Rare Stearns “Chainless” shaft drive bicycle. Stearns chainless shaft drive bicycle. Stearns logo embossed into the fork crown caps. Cast metal cover over the rear gears. Shaft and gears are enclosed inside the frame.
1895 Cleveland No. 18 – Lozier Mfg. Co.
This 1895 Cleveland, model no. 18, built by the Lozier Mfg. Co. of Toledo, Ohio is a true survivor! The orange paint on this bike carries an awesome patina that you just can’t fake....
1894 Hartford Cycle Co. Vedette (Pattern No. 15)
Vedette (Pattern No 15) A ca 1894 Men’s Safety Bicycle with Fixed ‘Swept Down’ Racing Handlebars. In original Ruby Red Paint with Stenciling, Rat Trap Pedals, Wooden Wheels, Seat and Block Chain. Cotter Pin...
1894 Columbia Century Model 36
This Columbia bicycle still carries many of the attributes of earlier Safety Bicycles, but is starting to resemble the more modern designs. This bicycle would have had some of the earliest pneumatic tires developed.
1893 Hickory Elliot
Talk about wooden wheels! This bicycle, unlike most others not only had a wooden rim, but wooden spokes too! Extra heavy duty chainring and chain. Wood wheels with wooden spokes and rims like an...