Swap Meet sighting- Early Jewel Tank Schwinn Autocycle

 Yes, complete with bent fork, and bent rear triangle. To the casual observer, this is just a rusty ol' bike. To a balloon tire bicycle or Schwinn collector, this is an amazing "barn fresh" bike. Barn fresh is a term used in the collector world that means it has recently surfaced from where ever it … Continue reading Swap Meet sighting- Early Jewel Tank Schwinn Autocycle

Beautiful 1934 Raleigh on Ebay

 Not our Raleigh, but someone in England is selling it and it is beautiful! and original. here is the Ebay AuctionThe components-Lauterwasser chrome handlebars/Constrictor grips.Pat numbered chrome stem.Lucas King of the Road bell.Resilion front brake lever and cantilever brake.Gallows seat post.Incredibly rare Brooks Duralumin saddle. (Wide alloy rails). The leather top is outstanding.26 x 1 1/4 … Continue reading Beautiful 1934 Raleigh on Ebay

Sold- 1938 Raleigh Golden Arrow

1937-1938 Raleigh Golden Arrow. original paint, decals, finish.20" center to center seattube, 21.5" center to center toptubeSturmey Archer AW-7 3 speed with top tube shifter.Dunlop 26 x 1 1/4" rims.Raleigh R front wingnutsSturmey Archer rear wingnutsRaleigh fluted cranks and Heron chainringTerry saddleHeadclip stem with Lauterwasser handlebarsreplacement fenders, originals will be included, but they are broken.one … Continue reading Sold- 1938 Raleigh Golden Arrow

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