November 23, 2008
Though people had been building and riding bicycles since the mid-1800s, in the 1880s and 90s a burst of innovation (chain drives, pnuematic tires, rear freewheels, coaster brakes) ushered in a 'Golden Age' of bicycles. That is, until the banana seat models came along in the late 1900s! Collectors seek out bicycles and bike accesories (e.g. head badges) of many vintages, styles and brands. And sometimes even ride them...
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Jakarta Post, Indonesia -
Iwan Setiawan came all the way from Sumedang to ride his antique bicycle across Jakarta with fellow cyclists Sunday morning. "We packed five bikes in a ...
Newsday, NY -
ORCHARD PARK, NY - A collection of 400 antique bicycles owned by a suburban Buffalo museum is being sold to an overseas buyer for $4 million. ...
Tucson Citizen, AZ -
Even if you haven't been on a bicycle in many years, the event will have items of interest, including vintage bicycles like the iconic Schwinn Stingray ...
Somerset Reporter, NJ -
... Reporter COURTESY ROTARY CLUB OF BRANCHBURG Rotary Club of Branchburg members gather for a group photo during a Pedals for Progress bicycle collection. ...
Bicycling -
A collection of 400 antique bicycles in suburban Buffalo has been sold to an overseas investor, reports Newsday. The collection includes a wooden ...
Cleveland Free Times, OH -
Amy passes her blue antique bicycle, which she peddled to school that morning, and heads east on Wolf Road. She jogs a little to catch up with Olivia Masiak ...
Belmont Citizen-Herald, MA -
By Staff reports A bicycle collection to benefit Bikes Not Bombs will be held from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, Nov. 1, at St. John’s United Methodist Church, ...
Watertown TAB & Press, MA -
A bicycle collection to benefit Bikes Not Bombs will take place 1-4 pm Saturday, Nov. 1 at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 80 Mount Auburn St. ...
Antiques and Arts Weekly, CT -
... vintage televisions, antique bicycles, bicycle lamps, Mickey Mouse collectibles, folkart carvings, Christmas collectibles, Deco items, rocking horse, ...
Winston-Salem Journal (registration), NC -
Bicycle collection: PAVE ReCycles, 114-J Reynolda Village, will collect bicycles to benefit Bikes of the World from 9 am to noon. The collected bikes will ...
1940's Hawthorne Bicycles, Pair-mens & Ladies, Restored$1,875.00 Ends Friday 18 bids
Prewar Colson Bull Nose Firestone Super Cruiser Bicycle$1,600.00 Ends Sunday 1 bid
1995 Schwinn Black Phantom 100 Anniversary Bicycle-mint$1,525.00 Ends in 16 hours 18 bids
1996 Schwinn Black Phantom Mint Condition!!!!$1,075.00 Ends Tuesday 21 bids
1940 Schwinn Bicycle, Autocycle-original & Restored$1,025.00 Ends Friday 10 bids
1970 Schwinn 3 Spd Stingray Stick Shift Loaded & Clean! Buy it Now$955.00 Ends in 18 hours 6 bids
1950 Schwinn, Packard-schwinn Built, Restored$860.00 Ends Friday 9 bids
Nos Colnago Super Bicycle Frame Campagnolo Road Bike Nr$799.00 Ends Monday 1 bid
Whizzer Ne-5 2005 Nos With Accessories, 2.5 Miles!$787.00 Ends Wednesday 3 bids
Schwinn Orange Krate Disc Bike Original Bike Not China$760.00 Ends Tuesday 9 bids
1971 Iowa St Police Grey Ghost Schwinn Stingray Krate$751.51 Ends Monday 16 bids
International Surrey Bicycle Quadricycle New! Bike $730.10 Ends Monday 19 bids
Nib 1995 Schwinn Black Phantom 100 Anniversary Bicycle$660.00 Ends Thursday 9 bids
Schwinn 68 Apple Krate Stingray Original Paint Bicycle$625.00 Ends in 10 hours 6 bids
1964 Schwinn Stinray Fair Lady Motorbooks Feature Bike $610.00 Ends Monday 8 bids
1950's Monark Holiday Firestone Woodie Bicycle-orig Pnt Buy it Now$510.00 Ends Tuesday 4 bids
1949 Schwinn Autocycle (excelsior) Last Year Produced$510.00 Ends in 15 hours 6 bids
24 Autographed Bicycle Beach Cruiser Fox Jack Bauer$510.00 Ends Thursday 2 bids
Vintage Schwinn Pre-war B1 1/2 Balloon Tire Bicycle$455.00 Ends Monday 14 bids
Two-toned Green 1952 Schwinn B-6 Buy it Now$455.00 Ends Thursday 4 bids
Schwinn Nos Sting-ray Seat. Red, White, And Blue Seat$440.01 Ends in 15 hours 9 bids
1976 Schwinn Paramount Mens Road Bike, 15 Speed$430.00 Ends in 13 hours 11 bids
1935 Elgin Motor-bike Bicycle Original Paint- Buy it Now$406.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Schwinn Stingray 1976 Stingray Stik Shift 5 Speed Red $405.00 Ends in 11 hours 10 bids
1968 Schwinn Coppertone Fastback Buy it Now$400.99 Ends in 7 hours 16 bids
Schwinn Stingray,1969 Pea Picker, Show Cond. Nr Krate$355.77 Ends Friday 5 bids
1930s Fixed Gear Liberty (schwinn?) Track Bicycle 28"$355.00 Ends in 13 hours 26 bids
Saddle Bags For Hopalong Cassidy Bicycle (not Cap Guns)$310.00 Ends in 14 hours 9 bids
Schwinn Stingray 5 Speed Grey Ghost Bicycle In Box Bike$299.99 Ends in 18 hours 1 bid
Vintage Schwinn Cycle Truck/cycletruck Bike/bicycle 49?$285.00 Ends in 15 hours 13 bids
Schwinn Beach Cruiser 1980 Chicago Made- A Beauty!$260.00 Ends in 14 hours 2 bids
Dyno Taboo Tiki By Von Franco--new In The Box- Nos 2000$260.00 Ends in 18 hours 8 bids
Schwinn Stingray With New Old Stock Accessories - Nice Buy it Now$250.00 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
Schwinn 1976 Sting Ray Very Sweet & Original $248.99 Ends in 14 hours 7 bids
Beautifull Restored 50s Hiawatha No Reserve No Kiddin$227.53 Ends Thursday 8 bids
1970 Schwinn Stingray Pixie Nos Sting Ray Bike$224.61 Ends Monday 4 bids
Old Schwinn Bicycle Men's 26" 1937 Motorbike??$206.19 Ends Tuesday 3 bids
1970 Sears Screamer 5 Speed Muscle Bike In Great Shape Buy it Now$206.13 Ends in 14 hours 4 bids
Ingo Bicycle, Antique Bike, Moped, Scooter$202.50 Ends in 16 hours 6 bids
Schwinn Paramount 50 Th Year Anniversary Frame Set.mint$200.50 Ends Friday 8 bids
1939 Schwinn New World Track Frame ~~restored~~$200.00 Ends in 5 hours 6 bids
1959 Schwinn Corvette Bicycle Vintage Schwinn 3 Speed $200.00 Ends Wednesday 7 bids
~~vintage Columbia Built 3 Star Deluxe Bike Nice Look~~$199.99 Ends Thursday 1 bid
1950 Schwinn Auto-cycle Rack N.o.s With All Hardware$199.00 Ends Wednesday 1 bid
1930's Elgin Skip Tooth Drop Stand Mens Bicycle $190.50 Ends in 16 hours 5 bids
Vintage Tommaso Ponza Rally Bicycle Rare Limited Model$157.50 Ends in 19 hours 7 bids
Schwinn Town & Country 3 Wheel Bicycle Bike Clean Rare$157.50 Ends Wednesday 14 bids
Schwinn Krate Seat / Saddle Very Nice Campus Green$150.00 Ends Wednesday 6 bids
Pre War Elgin Bicycle Speedometer Stewart Warner $150.00 Ends in 13 hours 2 bids
Vintage Schwinn Jaguar Mark Iv Classic 3 Speed$141.50 Ends Monday 2 bids
1977 Schwinn Stingray 3-speed Muscle Bike/bicycle 77 Nr$140.00 Ends in 15 hours 4 bids
