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For Sale: 1897 ‘ish Sterling Shaft Drive bike

     Offered for sale today is an 1897' ish Sterling shaft drive bicycle. Sterling was an American company based out of Chicago , IL from about 1894 and then moved to Kenosha, WI around 1898. The factory in Kenosha was sold around the turn of the century and became one of the first automobile factories. … Continue reading For Sale: 1897 ‘ish Sterling Shaft Drive bike

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As seen at recent bike swaps

I don't own any of these, but they were interesting enough to show the world.Prewar Raleigh RRAColnago with Campagnolo 50th Anniversary group1910s Pierce Arrow shaftdrive. note the dual suspension and wood wheels.Western Union bicycle with rare bicycle parking sign!1930s Elgin BluebirdHendee Indian bicycle 1975 Campagnolo Nuovo Record group, all new in boxes. 1974 Colnago Super(original paint)Schwinn … Continue reading As seen at recent bike swaps

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New Swap Meet pictures from Monson, MA

This is a view from the outside. The event is held at the Memorial Hall. Much of the action happens indoors, but I neglected to take a picture in there, so you will just have to guess. . .1891-1892 Columbia Hardtire safety. more pics to come in the future.One sellers selection of Raleighs.We sold this … Continue reading New Swap Meet pictures from Monson, MA