these catalogs are from the 1890s-1900. Esoteric Wheelmen era information but at the same time, very interestng illustrations and unique parts.Gormully and Jeffery, Tribune Bicycles, Columbia made by Pope Manufacturing, Stearns bicycles, Hoffman(later became Huffy), Packer bicycles, and White Sewing Machine Bicycle
Early New Departure Controller hub
New Departure Controller coaster brake hub. This is an early one, notice the brake arm on the driveside(no cog affixed in the photo). It is also takes straight-pull(or sometimes referred to as button head) spokes.New Departure began in 1888 producing doorbells and by 1898, they produced their first bicycle coaster brake hub. They later were … Continue reading Early New Departure Controller hub
Gormully & Jeffery Model 28 bicycle
This beautiful unrestored Gormully & Jeffery model 28 was in our possession for about 24 hours. We bought it in the morning at the swap meet and ended up selling it later at the same swap meet. Our original intention was to keep it and bring it back to Philadelphia as we have the men's … Continue reading Gormully & Jeffery Model 28 bicycle
Early Gormully & Jeffery type wood clincher rim
Gormully & Jeffery patented the first clincher tire rims. This rim is of that type, but I am unsure if it is a authentic G&J rim.
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