The weather in Philadelphia was beautiful this week. here is some nice abstract pictures of my 1961 Schwinn Paramount upright tourist model.
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1901 Rambler Model 43
This was a frameset for sale at the Monson swap meet. Kinda nice seeing the embellishments later found on Hetchins at the same swap meet.
Early 1890s Columbia? seen at swap
This transition bicycle, introduced after the High Wheeler and before the Pneumatic Safety. The rims were outfitted with a round hard piece of rubber, hence the name Hard Tire Safety. The invention of Dunlop's pneumatic tires(air filled tires) made the Safety the clear winner in bicycle design over the High wheeler. The pneumatic tires provided … Continue reading Early 1890s Columbia? seen at swap
Someone got a deal on some Cinelli Track bars/stems
Well, someone can get them. Fellow collector and cycling historian Eddie Albert brought them to sell at the Monson swap meet. They are available on his awesome website that is chock full of history and some amazing bicycles.The Vintage Bike Life