A hobby horse, precursor to the what we know as the bicycle. The rider would straddle the bicycle, and push along, it was before they employed pedals and drivetrains and tires and . . .you get the idea.All the bells and whistles on this Monark Silver King. What a beautiful late 1930s aluminum bicycle.A mid … Continue reading Copake NY bicycle swap meet pictures pt.2
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
Copake auction bike ride
First time the Copake Auction decided to hold a bike ride after the annual swap meet was better attended than anyone would have expected. The Wheelmen took part leading to quite a display of early bicycles. I really hope this becomes an annual event as it is an excellent chance to see what some collectors … Continue reading Copake auction bike ride
Copake auction catalog is now online
The annual Copake Auctions bicycle catalog is now visible online for your perusing. It is the premier bicycle auction in the USA, and brings collectors to the small town in upstate New York every spring to it's swap meet and auction of bicycles and bicycle ephemera.It's emphasis is on older bikes, such as highwheelers, pneumatic … Continue reading Copake auction catalog is now online
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