"Alvin Drysdale built lightweight bicycles in Manhattan, working from the 1920s until the 1950s. He made bikes with his own name, such as Drysdale Special, and with other names including Alvin, Velox, and possibly Ace and Red Devil, for "jobbers" or distributors Jonas B. Oglaend Inc. and Otto C. Ling Co."This Drysdale was for sale … Continue reading Alvin Drysdale Ace bicycle
Old Bicycle Swap meet in Trexlertown
Well arriving fresh at the crack of 6am(above photo taken later, when I arrived, it was an hour before sunrise), I was amongst my brethren of bicycle traders and collectors. Flashlights and lanterns in hand, brisk money was traded for rusty goods. Some of the best deals are made before the sun rises, and I … Continue reading Old Bicycle Swap meet in Trexlertown
Stickler for details
I think I may have touched upon this before, but I often find myself taking pictures of bicycle details, rather than the complete bicycle. I guess I am more interested in the parts rather than the whole. I wonder if other people see these bicycles the same.In looking through my vast collection of bicycle pictures … Continue reading Stickler for details
Medici turned into awesome
from fellow bicycle collector and one time Philadelphia resident Nick-"It was a Medici. I wanted to make a bike that reminded me of all the things I like about various oldies I've seen or had but a bike that felt a little less fragile and irreplaceable as my old bikes. I designed the paint scheme … Continue reading Medici turned into awesome
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