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 ...