Collecting Vintage Mountain Bikes

The history of each bike is noted with serial numbers.

Collecting vintage mountain bikes.

The precursor to the modern day bicycle was the 1817 draisine named for its german inventor karl. Vintage mountain bike enthusiasts are even more careful about their bicycles because of the value and sentiments associated with the unique and classic models. The bicycle by definition is a form of the velocipede which means it has wheels and is human powered. These bikes dont only provide smooth rides on mountainous terrains but also provide a unique and classic look as compared to the contemporary mountain bike models available.

I plan to add links to photos or catalogue scans for each of the listed bikes in the near future. A collection of vintage mountain bikes from the early pioneers such as charlie cunningham joe breeze steve potts and tom ritchey with parts from wilderness trail bikes suntour and shimano. These bicycles represent a private collection are fully operational and have seen or will see riding time in the near future. Home the collection projects rare parts other bikes archives sale contact the collection.

These are all bikes i d like to own and would consider buying for myself in the right size and condition. I have been collecting bikes for over 30 years and am now specializing in vintage american mountain bikes from the 90 s. We are an exclusive. Learn about those antique bikes along with some cool vintage models valued by collectors today.

It s simply a list of what i consider to be the best 100 vintage mountain bikes. The style technology and unique paint customization of that era were ground breaking then and still are to this day. Vintage mountain bike collectors society has 5 602 members. 1938 schwinn larkspur bomber.

Collecting researching restoring riding. I want to have a small collection of vintage mountain bikes maybe 6. Hello and welcome to great american bicycles. Some of the earliest true bicycles made in the mid 1800s were called velocipedes by the manufacturers.

Vintage mountain bike workshop. Shop for and learn about vintage and antique bicycles. Vintage mountain bike collection looking for ideas and advice.