Welcome to VintageAmericanBicycles.com!
This site/blog is intended to provide a comprehensive collection of all things that relate to the hobby of vintage American bicycles. Whether you are a collector, restoring a bike, or researching a new treasure then this site is for you!
This site is designed to help the novice as well as the seasoned collector. If you are new and are trying to figure out what a “drop out” is then check the glossary. Not only does my glossary provide a definition but many of the terms include pictures as well. The gallery section contains pictures of bicycles as well as past events. You can click on the pictures and they will enlarge (if on a tablet or PC). Website “Search“–click on “Blog” from the menu and you will see the search feature.
This site also has serial number lists, company histories, how to date a hub, in depth articles, and a list of books with a short description of the contents. Lastly I will try to write a worthy blog at least once a month. If you have an idea to make the site better just drop me a line and I’ll see what I can do. Enjoy the ride!
*UPDATE 16 July, 2024–Colson serial numbers added under “References”.
Upcoming Events!
The leaves are falling here in the south and the temprature is dropping. We survived Helene but I’ll be using the chainsaw well into spring! The major swaps and shows are done for the year and its time to get after those projects you’ve picked up this past year-or in my case past years! There are a couple shows starting the new year. Both of these are older, established shows and one is in Butler, PA and the other just outside Indianapolis, IN. Both are indoor as the weather in these locales can be a little chilly that time of the year. Both the Memory Lane and Monroe shows have now been moved back to their previous dates which is the last week of April. I’ll post these flyers after the new year. For the rides listed below please check their website or Facebook pages for the latest. To view past events go here https://vintageamericanbicycles.com/index.php/events/ Please take care, be safe, and enjoy the ride
Monthly Rides
Cyclone Coaster-Long Beach, CA, first Sunday of the month. Meet at the Portfolio Coffee house 9:30 am kickstands up at 10:30
Gateway Coasters-St. Louis, MO, day, location, and time varies.
https://m.facebook.com/stlgatewaycoasters/?tsid=0.1038244460080382&source=result
