My Dad’s 1951 Western Flyer Super – by Brad Tierney
First off, let me just say that I had remembered hearing about dad’s bike when I was a kid. It was hard for me to grasp the concept of a bicycle having all of...
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1950’s Hiawatha Meteor
This 1950’s balloon tire Hiawatha Meteor bicycle was a mid-range priced model sold at Gambles Hardware stores. While it does not feature a springer fork or chromed fenders, it still does offer a tank,...
1950’s Rollfast middleweight
This is a great example of a transition-bike. During the mid to late 1950’s when manufacturers were switching from primarily offering balloon tire bikes, to those with narrower middleweight tires, they often changed nothing...
Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 2: Paint
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! One of the biggest jobs of this restoration is the paint. The paint job on an antique Harley Davidson bicycle may look pretty simple from...
1950’s Evans 16 Inch Police Bike
We can not find any information on this bike..We purchased it at a Auction in Knoxville, Tennessee…The auction company said the entire truck load antiques came from Michigan …this bike is really in great...
History of Eclipse Bicycle Company / Eclipse Machine Division
Published in November of 1944 in the companies internal newsletter. Covers the history of the company from its earliest roots as the Steel Pulley and Machine Company in 1883, through 1944 when this article...
1959 Western Flyer Custom
Not a traditional color or treatment, but the style remains classic. Started with a crusty bike that badly needed restoration. Candy gold and pearl white fenders, hand pinstriped. Custom leather saddle with tool bag,...
1998 GT Speed Series 24
These bikes only came polished. I sent it out to get painted black, added the original decals and some of the parts from that era.
1989 Robinson Pro
I put this bike together recently to recreate the 1989 Robinson BMX i had back in 1990 or so. Very light weight full chromoly frame/fork. I sourced a DK stem, Tufnek bars, Sumo wheels,...
1936 Schwinn built Lincoln C Model
This is my 1936 Schwinn lincoln C Model. Badged and sold by Chicago Cycle Supply. Rare green and cream colors make this one very unique. It has some wear, but still in good shape....