How to Repair a Damaged Fork Steer-Tube
A damaged or broken steer-tube on a rare fork does not necessarily mean that the fork is junk… you can repair it! The following article outlines the steps needed to replace a damaged steer-tube...
Dave's Vintage Bicycles
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...
Hiawatha Shawnee 20″ Boys Bike
Hiawatha Shawnee 20″ bike barn find. Looks to be 1950’s, but with updated ape-hanger handlebars and seat from the late 60’s or 70’s. The 20×2.125 whitewall tires are a rare site!
Hawthorne 3 speed Muscle Bike
Late 1960’s or early 1970’s bicycle. Basically a copy of the popular Schwinn Sting-Ray. Entry Submitted by dale defebaugh
Feb 2007 Shop Tour Dave’s Vintage Bicycles
Welcome to Dave’s Vintage Bicycles, located in Davenport Washington near Spokane. These are the facilities were vintage and antique American Made bicycles are painted and restored. Looking South-East. Blast cabinet is visible along with...
Evans Matador
This is a very nice original Evans Matador middleweight bicycle. Evans was the successor to the Colson bicycle company. Evans stopped manufacturing bicycles after 1962. Nice original Evans Matador. Chromed steel front book rack...
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...
Early 1950’s Hawthorne Ladies Cruiser
Found in great condition, with little rust on the bright shiny green paint! The bars and stem are far gone and will need re-chroming, along with most all of the metal parts. ALL original...
E.A. Laboratories, Inc.
E.A. Laboratories, Inc. manufactured bicycle electrical accessories. You will find their products primarily on pre-WW2 bicycles. The company also made electrical equipment for other industries besides bicycles, but that is outside the scope of...