These early hubs seen at the Trexlertown(old) bike swap. Notice the various ways spokes are attached to the hubs. Most of these are 1890s. 100 years later, these spoke systems were 'rediscovered' by companies like Mavic, Pulsar, and Shimano, to be used one boutique wheels they were building for elite cyclists.
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Campagnolo Nuovo Record group on display
A seller at the Trexlertown swap meet was displaying this 1975 Campagnolo Nuovo Record group. It was not for sale, per se, but for the right amount of money, anything is for sale at a bicycle swap meet. It was cool with the original receipt and all.
Firestone Twin Flex bicycle
1938-1939 Huffman made Firestone Twin Flex. Interesting dual suspension balloon tire bike. At this time in bicycle history, manufacturers were trying to make bicycles look and feel like motorcycles for children. These bicycles weighed 45lbs-50lbs and marketed to tweens and teenagers. Many of these bikes had beautiful design and I could only imagine saving up … Continue reading Firestone Twin Flex bicycle
finally updating bikeville website
About 2 years ago I lost access to the Bikeville.com website. Between switching computers, and information, I misplaced the password and concentrated on other endeavors, starting the blog and focusing on Ebay. Last week I finally regained access, and started deleted items we no longer have, and will probably never come across again. At the … Continue reading finally updating bikeville website
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