Antiques

A balloon tire bicycle has certain characteristics that can date it between 1930 and 1950. Learn how to identify a balloon tire bicycle in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Balloon tire bikes came with racks as part of the bike, not as an accessory. Learn more about balloon tire bike rakes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Most balloon tire bikes came with a front light attached to the fender. Learn the difference between an original and reproduction balloon bike light from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A mirror is a popular accessory to add to a balloon tire bicycle. Learn about other accessories you can add to a balloon tire bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Serial numbers are located on a number of places on vintage balloon tire bicycles. Learn how to locate serial numbers on balloon bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A balloon tire will have smooth street tread on its tires. Learn other ways to identify balloon tire bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

The first balloon tire bicycle is thought to have been produced in 1934. Learn about the production of balloon tire bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A genuine balloon tire bicycle frame won't have a lot of straight lines on it. Learn about other features vintage balloon tire bikes have from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Balloon bicycle tires are generally narrower and run at higher pressure. Learn about tires and rims for vintage balloon bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Fork styles in include trust rods which are made of solid steel. Learn the different front fork styles on a vintage balloon bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage balloon tire bicycles has chain guards. Learn about the purpose of a chain guard on vintage balloon tire bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage balloon tire bicycles seats are also known as saddles. Learn more about vintage balloon tire saddles from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage balloon tire bicycle hubs are made of chrome steel. Learn how to maintain balloon tire bike hubs from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Most vintage balloon tire bikes had rear coaster brakes. Learn how brakes work on balloon bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage balloon bike handle bars have a number of curves in them. Learn about adjusting balloon bike handlebars from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Balloon tire fenders are big and wide. Learn different features of balloon bike fenders from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage balloon tire bicycles have huge fat, wide tires. Learn about different features of balloon tire bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage bicycles from the 1940s have balloon tires. Learn about 1940s vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Balloon tire bicycles have lost a lot of value recently. Learn what other vintage bikes are losing value from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A balloon tire bicycle is more valuable when it has more accessories. Learn more about the value of balloon tire vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Middleweight bicycles often get confused with balloon tire bikes. Learn about the differences between the two bicycles from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Middleweight bicycle tanks are smaller than balloon tire bikes. Learn how to identify middleweight bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.