Antique Bicycles

Bicycle Cycle Bike Antique Rickshaw Tricycle

Bicycle Cycle Bike Antique Rickshaw Tricycle

US $6,000.00

Sale

Antique Sterling Silver Stein Boston Bicycle Trophy1914

Antique Sterling Silver Stein Boston Bicycle Trophy1914

US $2,000.00

Sale

Antiques

Antique Bicycles

Antique bicycles, even ones as recent as the 1950s and 1960s, are highly sought out and prized among collectors today. Certain brands and types of bicycles are snapped up and restored by bike aficionados who pay far more for the bicycles than they cost when they were new. Some older bicycles from early bike history can cost hundreds and even thousands of dollars, and while few collectors may get to own one, many go in search of them.

The predecessor to the bicycle was invented by a Baron in 1817 who wanted to be able to get around his royal gardens at a faster pace than walking. Sometimes referred to as the hobby horse, this machine had two wheels lined front to back, much like modern bicycles, though this differs from most antique bicycles because there were no pedals. The frame was wooden, which he straddled, then propelled himself forward by pushing his feet on the ground.

It was almost 50 years later before a new type of bicycle appeared, even though the word bicycle wouldn’t be used yet. The design was similar to the Baron’s walking machine, but pedals were attached directly to the front wheel. This machine was also made of wood (including the tires!) until metal tires were used later. This antique bicycle is known as a velocipede. It was also commonly called a bone-shaker. Picture wooden or metals wheels on cobblestone roads and it’s easy to see where it gets the name.

Then, in 1870, an all metal bicycle was created with solid rubber tires—the first design to be called a bicycle. It was also the smoothest ride of all the different designs because of the rubber tires. Antique bicycles of this type today are quite valuable, and easily recognized by the huge front wheel and the small rear wheel, which gives them the name high-wheel bicycle. The reasoning for the large wheel was simple engineering. A larger wheel would take a person farther with each rotation of the pedals, so people would get the largest tire they could, one that allowed for the entire length of their legs. Wealthy men often owned these, because they were very expensive.

High-wheel tricycles were designed to afford women more modesty. The two back wheels allowed the person to sit lower and behind the large front wheel, rather than on top of it, so women wearing skirts could keep others from seeing up them. These are also popular antique bicycles for collectors.

Chains, suspension and pneumatic tires were the next improvements, and the chains alone allowed the bicycles to go back to the two same-tire-size design. This allowed women to ride the lighter weight metal bicycles and still wear skirts, and men started riding bicycles to work, and they became a hugely popular item. If you want to restore antique bicycles to ride, you’ll need to do some research into the best types to purchase, but for display, almost any kind you like can be found online in places like eBay.

Originally posted 2008-12-23 14:00:53. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Blog Traffic Exchange Related Posts
  • Antique AppraisalsUsing the Internet for Antique Appraisals Do you know how to use the internet for the purpose of obtaining antique appraisals? There is no reason why you cannot make good use of the internet in order to determine the value of your collectibles and your antiques. Keep reading. So, do you think that you may have......
  • tripletsBuying and Selling Collectible Antiques If you have ever watched a television show like Antiques Road show, where people find out that their family heirlooms or garage sale finds are really worth a fortune, then you probably have a secret hope that you may have some valuable collectible antiques in your possession as well. It......
  • Antique DishesAntique Dishes Dealers -> Glass -> Plates Collecting antique dishes can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but it’s probably not going to be an easy one! Because of the wide variety of dishes available from so many sources, you’ll probably have to brush up on your knowledge of dishes and dinnerware.......
  • Barrister BookcaseBarrister Bookcase   Dealers -> Furniture -> Bookcases Patented in 1892, a barrister bookcase is a special type of bookcase that's enclosed with clear glass covering the front, differentiating it from a typical open-shelf bookcase. These bookcases got their start in the UK, but became popular worldwide because of their unique stackable......
  • antiquesHow to Find Antiques to Buy If you are trying to learn how to find antiques that you can buy and add to your collection or resell through other avenues such as online or through antiques auctions, the following guide should prove useful to you. Here is a brief guide on how to find antiques that......
Blog Traffic Exchange Related Websites
  • plasticcollectibleAntique Vintage Plastic Collectibles There seems to be a market these days for every type of vintage collectibles under the sun, and Bakelite and antique plastic jewelry vintage collectibles are certainly no exception. These vintage jewelry collectibles include antique and vintage jewelry made from Bakelite as well as from vintage types of plastic include......
  • skatingwheelsInline Skate Rockering If you have been into inline skating for any decent amount of time, then chances are you have heard the term rockering before. You might even know what rockering is, and this will just be remedial information for you. But if you do not, then this could be quite enlightening......
  • blog traffic exchangeRiding Bike To Work: Save Money, Lose Weight With the weather warming up I have been considering riding a bike to work. Well, initially I would be bicycling home from work, but my ultimate plan would be to ride both ways. I am so out of shape now that bicycling to work might literally take half a day,......
  • blog traffic exchangeDebt Sale Off -- Prosper to Apply Post Charge Off Collection Techniques Doug Fuller on Friday announced that the debt sale has been called off and that Prosper was going to "apply post charge off collection techniques" to the loans in the sale... The reason given for the cancellation of the sale is that highest bid without "unacceptable contract conditions" was only 1.5%,......
  • rareCollecting Rare Collectibles 101 There are all kinds of different collectibles out there, including rare collectibles and more common collectibles for example. If you are interested in collecting rare collectibles, then knowing how to identify them, find them, price them, display them and sell them are all very important considerations to make. Here is......
Online Stores Online Stores
Bicycle Cycle Bike Antique Rickshaw Tricycle

Bicycle Cycle Bike Antique Rickshaw Tricycle

US $6,000.00

Sale

Antique Sterling Silver Stein Boston Bicycle Trophy1914

Antique Sterling Silver Stein Boston Bicycle Trophy1914

US $2,000.00

Sale

antique CHILD TRICYCLE flivver BICYCLE stevens point wi

antique CHILD TRICYCLE flivver BICYCLE stevens point wi

US $895.00

Sale

Antique Schwinn Bicycle Paint Stencil Vintage Bike Tool

Antique Schwinn Bicycle Paint Stencil Vintage Bike Tool

US $800.00

Sale

Antique Prewar Rollfast Motor Bike Wood Wheel Bicycle

Antique Prewar Rollfast Motor Bike Wood Wheel Bicycle

US $600.00

Sale

OLD RARE ANTIQUE ITALIAN CARBIDE BICYCLE LAMP LANTERN

OLD RARE ANTIQUE ITALIAN CARBIDE BICYCLE LAMP LANTERN

US $600.00

Sale

SCHWINN CORVETTE BICYCLE GREEN ANTIQUE VERY NICE 1950S

SCHWINN CORVETTE BICYCLE GREEN ANTIQUE VERY NICE 1950S

US $565.00

Sale

RARE Antique 1892 ROXBURY BICYCLE CLUB Photo WHEELMAN

RARE Antique 1892 ROXBURY BICYCLE CLUB Photo WHEELMAN

US $395.00

Sale

Antique Schwinn Bicycle Frame

Antique Schwinn Bicycle Frame

US $300.00

Sale

ANTIQUE BICYCLE LAMP SOLAR BADGER Co Lantern Rare

ANTIQUE BICYCLE LAMP SOLAR BADGER Co Lantern Rare

US $289.95

Sale

Schwinn ANTIQUE BICYCLE SIGN BACK LITE SIGN No Reserve

Schwinn ANTIQUE BICYCLE SIGN BACK LITE SIGN No Reserve

US $261.00

Sale

ANTIQUE KEROSENE BICYCLE LAMP LIGHT LANTERN LUXOR

ANTIQUE KEROSENE BICYCLE LAMP LIGHT LANTERN LUXOR

US $249.95

Sale

ANTIQUE Search Light BICYCLE LAMP Lantern Rare

ANTIQUE Search Light BICYCLE LAMP Lantern Rare

US $249.95

Sale

ANTIQUE BICYCLE LAMP DUOPLEX Lantern Rare HTF

ANTIQUE BICYCLE LAMP DUOPLEX Lantern Rare HTF

US $229.95

Sale

Antique sears bike bicycle Primitive circa 50s 60s WO

Antique sears bike bicycle Primitive circa 50s 60s WO

US $225.00

Sale

BICYCLE ANTIQUE FOLDING ROAD PUPPY JAPAN

BICYCLE ANTIQUE FOLDING ROAD PUPPY JAPAN

US $200.00

Sale

Antique Childs Bicycle

Antique Childs Bicycle

US $200.00

Sale

Antique tricycle vintage Bicycles AJAX RARE toy

Antique tricycle vintage Bicycles AJAX RARE toy

US $199.99

Sale

Vintage Antique MONARK THUNDERBIRD Bicycle

Vintage Antique MONARK THUNDERBIRD Bicycle

US $199.95

Sale

ANTIQUE BICYCLE LAMP BANNER Co Lantern Rare HTF

ANTIQUE BICYCLE LAMP BANNER Co Lantern Rare HTF

US $199.95

Sale

Vintage bicycle prewar antique Aerocycle Schwinn Sprkt

Vintage bicycle prewar antique Aerocycle Schwinn Sprkt

US $155.00

Sale

ANTIQUE 1890S KEROSENE OIL BICYCLE HEAD LAMP LIGHT

ANTIQUE 1890S KEROSENE OIL BICYCLE HEAD LAMP LIGHT

US $152.50

Sale

ANTIQUE 1890 Miller BICYCLE LAMP Light Lantern Majestic

ANTIQUE 1890 Miller BICYCLE LAMP Light Lantern Majestic

US $149.95

Sale

RARE Mint Antique NOS Persons Bicycle Tricycle Seat

RARE Mint Antique NOS Persons Bicycle Tricycle Seat

US $125.00

Sale

ANTIQUE HAND MADE CYCLE BICYCLE MADE OF SINGLE WIRE

ANTIQUE HAND MADE CYCLE BICYCLE MADE OF SINGLE WIRE

US $125.00

Sale

Schwinn Girls Bicycle Blue BF Goodrich 1953 Antique

Schwinn Girls Bicycle Blue BF Goodrich 1953 Antique

US $120.00

Sale

Antique ELGIN Womens Bicycle 1938 World War II Era

Antique ELGIN Womens Bicycle 1938 World War II Era

US $102.50

Sale

Antique Bicycle License Plates

Antique Bicycle License Plates

US $100.00

Sale

Vintage Antique Gazzella Childs Bicycle Estate Find

Vintage Antique Gazzella Childs Bicycle Estate Find

US $99.99

Sale

Guerciotti Campagnolo Collectors Road Bicycle Antique

Guerciotti Campagnolo Collectors Road Bicycle Antique

US $99.99

Sale

Antique Miniature Metal Women Bicycle Collectible

Antique Miniature Metal Women Bicycle Collectible

US $99.00

Sale

Antique Miniature Metal Mens Bicycle Collectible

Antique Miniature Metal Mens Bicycle Collectible

US $99.00

Sale

Antique N Feather Co Heavy Brass Bicycle Automobile T

Antique N Feather Co Heavy Brass Bicycle Automobile T

US $99.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 19

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 19

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 25

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 25

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 6

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 6

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 22

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 22

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 21

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 21

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 8

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 8

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 18

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 18

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 7

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 7

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 2

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 2

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 3

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 3

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 1

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 1

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 4

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 4

US $95.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 5

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 5

US $95.00

Sale

FRENCH HB CHOISY LE ROI PLATE ANTIQUE BICYCLE ORIENTAL

FRENCH HB CHOISY LE ROI PLATE ANTIQUE BICYCLE ORIENTAL

US $85.00

Sale

Antique Light BICYCLE Lamp SOLAR Badger Brass Co Search

Antique Light BICYCLE Lamp SOLAR Badger Brass Co Search

US $80.00

Sale

Vintage Schwinn Hollywood Purple Bicycle Old Antique NR

Vintage Schwinn Hollywood Purple Bicycle Old Antique NR

US $76.00

Sale

3 Vintage Bicycle BELLS from RALPH LAUREN ANTIQUES

3 Vintage Bicycle BELLS from RALPH LAUREN ANTIQUES

US $75.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 16

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 16

US $75.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 24

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 24

US $75.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 15

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 15

US $75.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 13

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 13

US $75.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 12

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 12

US $75.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 11

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 11

US $75.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 17

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 17

US $75.00

Sale

Huge Lot Bicycle Spokes Nipples Vintage Antique Schwinn

Huge Lot Bicycle Spokes Nipples Vintage Antique Schwinn

US $75.00

Sale

EMORY HANDMADE antique cruiser 26 bike bicycleNR

EMORY HANDMADE antique cruiser 26 bike bicycleNR

US $69.99

Sale

ANTIQUE JC HIGGINS MENS BIKE BICYCLE J C HOT RAT ROD

ANTIQUE JC HIGGINS MENS BIKE BICYCLE J C HOT RAT ROD

US $66.38

Sale

Painted Picture Of Antique Bicycle

Painted Picture Of Antique Bicycle

US $65.99

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 14

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 14

US $65.00

Sale

Antique bicycle car horn

Antique bicycle car horn

US $60.00

Sale

ANTIQUE BICYCLE HEADLIGHT LAMP SOLAR BY BADGER CO

ANTIQUE BICYCLE HEADLIGHT LAMP SOLAR BY BADGER CO

US $59.99

Sale

ANTIQUE 1890s ROCOCO BICYCLE 28 MOTORBIKE FORK

ANTIQUE 1890s ROCOCO BICYCLE 28 MOTORBIKE FORK

US $59.00

Sale

Greyhound Fender Ornament Antique Bicycle Motorcycle

Greyhound Fender Ornament Antique Bicycle Motorcycle

US $59.00

Sale

BICYCLE FENDERS CLASSIC TYPE FOR 20 INCH ANTIQUE BIKE

BICYCLE FENDERS CLASSIC TYPE FOR 20 INCH ANTIQUE BIKE

US $58.00

Sale

Antique Schwinn Bicycle Parts

Antique Schwinn Bicycle Parts

US $56.00

Sale

Antique wood wheel bicycle cork grips

Antique wood wheel bicycle cork grips

US $55.00

Sale

Royal Antique Bicycle Made in England

Royal Antique Bicycle Made in England

US $51.00

Sale

Antique Bicycle Lamps 1868 1948 Bike Lanterns Headlamps

Antique Bicycle Lamps 1868 1948 Bike Lanterns Headlamps

US $50.99

Sale

Antique Columbia High Wheel Bicycle Seat

Antique Columbia High Wheel Bicycle Seat

US $50.00

Sale

Wingos Bicycle Hub Caps Old Vintage Antique Bicycle

Wingos Bicycle Hub Caps Old Vintage Antique Bicycle

US $49.99

Sale

Antique Indian Motorcycle Bicycle Tool Kit Wrench Pouch

Antique Indian Motorcycle Bicycle Tool Kit Wrench Pouch

US $49.99

Sale

Antique Tyler 3 Speed Bicycle with Chrome Fenders

Antique Tyler 3 Speed Bicycle with Chrome Fenders

US $49.99

Sale

colson tricycle chain driven antique bicycle trike NW

colson tricycle chain driven antique bicycle trike NW

US $49.99

Sale

Firearms Bicycle Manufacturing Rare Antique Print

Firearms Bicycle Manufacturing Rare Antique Print

US $49.95

Sale

Firearms Bicycle Store Rare 100 yr Old Antique Print

Firearms Bicycle Store Rare 100 yr Old Antique Print

US $49.95

Sale

Antique Bicycle Pot Flower Planter Wood and Metal

Antique Bicycle Pot Flower Planter Wood and Metal

US $49.58

Sale

ANTIQUE SCHWINN LA SALLE BICYCLE BRASS HEAD BADGE

ANTIQUE SCHWINN LA SALLE BICYCLE BRASS HEAD BADGE

US $49.00

Sale

NOS Antique Bicycle PEDAL BLOCKS 4 Motorbike TEENS 1920

NOS Antique Bicycle PEDAL BLOCKS 4 Motorbike TEENS 1920

US $49.00

Sale

ANTIQUE BICYCLE LIGHT 1890 OR SO PANTHER VINTAGE

ANTIQUE BICYCLE LIGHT 1890 OR SO PANTHER VINTAGE

US $49.00

Sale

BICYCLE COKE BOTTLE GRIPS FOR ANTIQUE SCHWINN OTHERS

BICYCLE COKE BOTTLE GRIPS FOR ANTIQUE SCHWINN OTHERS

US $49.00

Sale

Kelly Silver Star Bicycle ChainHackamore Antique Horse

Kelly Silver Star Bicycle ChainHackamore Antique Horse

US $47.80

Sale

vintage raleigh bicycle antique bike green nr

vintage raleigh bicycle antique bike green nr

US $46.00

Sale

Antique Bicycle wheel wood steel New Departure hub

Antique Bicycle wheel wood steel New Departure hub

US $60.00

Sale

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 10

1900s Turn of the Century Antique Bicycle Sprocket 10

US $45.00

Sale

BICYCLE Riding ON Riverside Dr New York antique 1896

BICYCLE Riding ON Riverside Dr New York antique 1896

US $45.00

Sale

RARE 1890s ANTIQUE BICYCLE BIKE DRINKING CUP TANDEM

RARE 1890s ANTIQUE BICYCLE BIKE DRINKING CUP TANDEM

US $45.00

Sale

Torrington 10 Mens Vintage antique Bicycle Pedals

Torrington 10 Mens Vintage antique Bicycle Pedals

US $40.00

Sale

If you liked this article, vote for it on del.icio.us and stumbleupon.



Categories:

Antique, Antique Bicycles, Collectible



Tags:

, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,


0 comments ↓

There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.

Leave a Comment

Email Updates

100 years americana amount of time Antique Books antique furniture Antiques antiques and collectibles antique shops antique store antique stores antiquing blankets club chair collectibles colors conversation piece craftsmanship different styles ebay eras fabric flea markets Furniture furniture antiques furniture pieces Glassware hundred years left behind little bit many different types money myriad old books ottoman piece of furniture power cord reproduction reproductions selling antiques s marks Stained Glass Windows time period two very different things veneer works of art