Cyclo catalogs I was recently looking through. Interesting to see offering an 8 speed bicycle in 1934, and it took Schwinn to mass market an 8 speed bike until 1960 with the Schwinn Varsity. I guess the American market was inundated with heavy single speed bicycles that looked like motorcycles and rode like tanks.1934, 1936, … Continue reading Cyclo (UK) interesting offerings and components
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
Raleigh’s Monopoly on ‘English Racers’
I recently found this illustration a publication Raleigh put out in the 1950s. It illustrates how Raleigh Industries owned most of the manufacturers of British built bikes that were imported in the United States, and as much as one might have thought it was cool to have a Rudge or Triumph rather than a Raleigh, … Continue reading Raleigh’s Monopoly on ‘English Racers’
Memory Lane pt.2
Pair of wooden handlebars I bought. I loved this assortment of lights, especially the Delta Jet Rocket light. Assortment of new old stock Schwinn headbadges. Continental, Tandem, and even ones for the early Varsitys. Eliminator Mark II project I saw there for sale. cool muscle bike.
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