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1890 ish Victor Safety Bicycle Model C or E

     This bike is  always a conversation piece when we bring it out. It was produced in 1890 (ish). We have an Overman Wheel Company (makers of Victor bicycles) catalog from 1892 and ours is the same as the Model C or E with a few small differences in detail. The main one being that … Continue reading 1890 ish Victor Safety Bicycle Model C or E

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1896 Cycler’s Guide and Road Book of California

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_vault/2013/10/21/history_of_cycling_map_of_possible_routes.html1896 Cycler’s Guide and Road Book of California. It has great advertisements, and I can only imagine what the roads labelled 'poor' condition were like, as even the best roads at that time were not paved. The roads of the late 19th Century were gravel or dirt roads.“I often hear now-a-days, the automobile instigated good … Continue reading 1896 Cycler’s Guide and Road Book of California

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Victor Victoria Ladies bicycle

1890s Victor Victoria ladies pneumatic safety bicycle. The Victor was made by Overman Wheel Co. (image from oldbike.eu)Here are some amazing images of a gentlemens model (1893 Victor Flyer), this webpage is also full of Victor ephemera as well. Outboard bottom bracket bearings, found now on current high end performance bicyclesVery cool Victoria tilting saddle clamp. … Continue reading Victor Victoria Ladies bicycle