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!
Upcoming Events!
Well the holidays are upon us and many of us are decorating and buying presents. I still sneak in a little time for projects though and winter is a good time to do a basic service. Most of the bikes I ride are 85+ years old. Bearings don’t last forever and the worst time to find this out is about five miles into a ride! Of course I’ve seen flats but also have seen chains snap, bottom bearings come loose, pedals seize up or fall off, and a host of other things. Changing topics, the Copake auction was something of a mixed bag. There were a few items that far exceeded expectations but a lot of other stuff went begging. There are bike events coming up. The Lebanon, IN (just outside Indy) show is Jan 24 and Butler, PA will be Jan 18. The New Georgia Swap will be Apr 11 in Winterville, GA (near Athens)-Go Dogs! April 11. Memory Lane Classics (MLC) in Bowling Green, Oh and Monroe immediately following in Monroe, MI (22-26 Apr). I already have my hotel booked for MLC and Monroe and hope to see you there. Enjoy the holidays, spend time with friends and family, and try to sneak in a bike ride! 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
