Miami Racycle Advertising 1896-1909
The following are advertisements found in magazines or newspapers. Miami was aggressively advertising in those days, mostly pushing their top tier bicycle, the Racycle.
This is a very rare Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co. built 1920* Flying Merkel “Motorbike” bicycle. It’s an un-restored survivor with original paint intact. The trademark “Merkel Orange” is accentuated with maroon head and...
This outstanding Firestone Super Cruiser, made by Colson is commonly referred to as a “Colson Bullnose” due to the unique rounded shape to the front of the horn-tank. This bike was featured in the popular...
This 1958 J.C. Higgins Flightliner is a stunning example of how stylish these bikes really are. Look at those lines! From the rear fender brace that flows into the chain guard, to the tank with built...
The Schwinn Collegiate was a popular bike in it’s day. 5-speeds and high pressure tires made it a nice riding bike, and the flashy colors and chrome fenders made it a good looker too....
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....
Submitted by Rodger Armbrust. This restored, Chicago made bicycle features spear-point reinforcing on the frame and fork, brazed flared tubing, wrap around head badge, reversible seat post, and original cork grips. Originally, it had...
An impressive row of seven 1935 Schwinn Motorbikes with the “double diamond” frame. Just one of these bikes is a rare site, but seven in a row? Photos by Scott Seymour.
Always looking to innovate Schwinn introduced what is arguably the most popular frame design of all time with the cantilever frame in 1938. Also introduced in 1938 was the spring fork. This is an...
For 1940 the Cleveland Welding Co. dropped the “Supreme” designation of its top model and simply referred to it as the “Men’s “A” Fully Equipped”. The “Four Gill” tank was introduced in 1938 to...
The 1937 Roadmaster Supreme is one of the most desirable pre-war bikes. These bikes feature a radical “Y” frame design and even the crank is curved. This bike was restored from a complete original...