joelflood 1930's, BSA, catalog, prewar

Racing for Profit prewar cycling catalog

This 1930s bicycle catalog is a valuable source to see what was available here in the United States before World War 2 for racing bikes. I didn't photograph the whole catalog, also available was a derailleur, all the bits and bobs to build frames(fittings and tubing), tools, tires/rims, and other miscellaneous and sundry.This photograph is … Continue reading Racing for Profit prewar cycling catalog

joelflood BSA, customer's bike, duckworth chain, Indian, torrington, track, Troxel

Hendee Indian racing bicycle

A collector friend of the shop brought by this beautiful original paint Hendee Indian racing bike. I couldn't find much online about Indian racing bikes but he headbadge suggest it was built before 1923, because the design changed that year. This bicycle is equipped with BSA cranks, bottom bracket and hubs, Duckworth block chain, wood … Continue reading Hendee Indian racing bicycle

joelflood 650b, BSA, Copake, Prior, Shelby, stronglight, swap meet

Copake NY bicycle swap meet pictures pt.1

Here is the first series of interesting bicycles found at Copake Auctions annual swap meet. The weather this year was absolutely beautiful.Unknown French build with modified Stronglight crankarms, Prior hubs, Lefol fenders, 650b wheels. Beautiful chrome bike, definitely in the "chrome bike club!'1930s? Stayer bike frame. BSA fits on it and wooden rear wheel. this … Continue reading Copake NY bicycle swap meet pictures pt.1