Antique Bicycles
January 10th, 2012 | Antique, Antique Bicycles, Collectible
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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
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13 comments ↓
I have two (2) 1966 Sears Roebuck 26″ Lightweight Bicycles, 3 speed twist grip, all chrome (frame and fenders), head lights and spring loaded luggage rack on back fender and sheeps skin seat covers. one mans and one womans matching set. I am looking for buyers of antique bikes to make an offer. Any suggestions where I can communicate to send photo’s?
I found an old sears and robuck child’s bike with training wheels,its called a ( Sun Duster),can you please give me some info on it..Thank You Very Much
I have a Hedstrom wild eagle bicycle. It has the pedi-brake. 1979. does anyone know the value of this or have information on it.
I have just found a Fuji bicycle. Person who sold it to me, says it was used in the 1962 (?) olympics .
Not too sure. However, this all that I could get off the bike itself. ;
Fuji, in a circle on frame ?, it reads: (World Japan Nitto,
Olympiade )
On frame ?: RTI. FUJI
Serial number: 76D04648
Any information on this bike is greatly appreciated.
Thank you ……Mark
a friend of mine has a hedstrom kids bike with a suicide brake on it . if anyone has info opn it please e mail me thanks
Hi, I found in an old workshop a bicycle 26”, 3 speeds,the manufacture is Leisonecraft Products LTD, the model is Brioni (First Class New York) serial number 1625648. I can not find information in the website, do you know something about this bike?
I will appreciate any information.
Thanks in advance.
I purchased a old Iron/Wood Tricycle ~ It is a wood horse on 3 wheel tricycle for my grandaughter ~ when I got it to work everyone was saying it is late 1800′s or early 1900′s
any assist or infor would be great>>>>
I have an old red and white columbia bike that has an “airplane” looking think on the front fender with a basket on it. On the back of the seat of the bike is says “cyclerama” made in Japan. It looks alot like the bike in the PeeWee Herman movie Big Top Pee Wee. Can you tell me how old it is or if it is worth anything?
I purchased a Ward’s Hawthorne New Departure Model D woman’s one speed by the side of the road for my daughter. It has balloon wheels and is in good condition. Any idea on how much it is worth?
I just purchased an Eagle pre 1970 bicycle. I cannot find any info about this bike. It is blue and has a rack on the front. If anyone knows anything, please contact me a kchpool@yahoo.com. Thank you.
I have a 1940 Dayton Airflyte antique bicycle for sale.
If anyone interested please [leave a comment]. I have pictures.
Thanks
i have an older (fifties?) Mifa (german) bicycle. Does anyone know if there is a market for these?
Got a ticycle its blue has white seat and hand grips spoke wheels has a picture of a gray and white pony says pony on it on front of tricycle would like any information I can on it please
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