1890s Victor Victoria ladies pneumatic safety bicycle. The Victor was made by Overman Wheel Co. (image from oldbike.eu)Here are some amazing images of a gentlemens model (1893 Victor Flyer), this webpage is also full of Victor ephemera as well. Outboard bottom bracket bearings, found now on current high end performance bicyclesVery cool Victoria tilting saddle clamp. … Continue reading Victor Victoria Ladies bicycle
Early bicycle front hubs
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.
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
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