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October 9, 2009February 7, 2017 joelflood Schwinn, Sturmey archer, Superior

Early 1950s Schwinn Superior

A very nice Schwinn Superior showed up for sale at a recent bicycle swap meet. It had a 1951 Sturmey Archer 3 speed up with drum brake and front Sturmey Archer drum hub. A little strange with no rim brakes but anything was possible back then.The bicycle was unsold, probably due to the $2000 price … Continue reading Early 1950s Schwinn Superior

October 4, 2009February 7, 2017 joelflood claud butler, Schwinn, Schwinn Paramount, Stingray, swap meet

Old Bicycle Swap meet in Trexlertown

Well arriving fresh at the crack of 6am(above photo taken later, when I arrived, it was an hour before sunrise), I was amongst my brethren of bicycle traders and collectors. Flashlights and lanterns in hand, brisk money was traded for rusty goods. Some of the best deals are made before the sun rises, and I … Continue reading Old Bicycle Swap meet in Trexlertown

September 26, 2009February 7, 2017 joelflood Schwinn, Sturmey archer, Traveler, Weinmann

1953 Schwinn Traveler

This is Schwinn's answer to the Raleigh Superbe. This Schwinn is equipped Sturmey Archer AW 3 speed, Sturmey Dynohub with lighting, and even a locking fork! It currently has incorrect brake levers(yuck!) but we can easily correct that with period Weinmann levers.The boxlining is crisp and beautiful. I like how subtle the red is with … Continue reading 1953 Schwinn Traveler

September 25, 2009February 7, 2017 joelflood Medici, Peugeot, Schwinn, Sturmey archer, via bicycle

Some recent bicycles that have come in for sale

here are a few bikes that have recently come up for sale at Via Bicycle.I may do a more involved posting about the Schwinn, but they are all interesting bicycles.Mid 1970s Peugeot PX-10.Medici track bike. Petite, with 650c wheels.PreWar Schwinn Continental. Sturmey Archer 3 speed.1953 Schwinn Traveler. Sturmey Archer 3 speed and DynoHub.