Antiques

World War II changed the way that bicycles were made. Learn about the difference between pre-war and post-war bicycle styles in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Old English bicycles may come with rod brakes, which are not too efficient but can help date the bike. Learn more about old rod bicycle brakes in this free video from an experienced vintage...

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.

With a thinner front tire and an elaborate headlight system, learn how to identify middle weight bicycles of the late 1950s in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

The Schwinn sting-ray bicycle has a banana seat and monkey handlebars. Learn more about the sting-ray bicycle style in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

With a diamond-shaped frame and cable brakes, learn how to identify the class English 3-speed bicycle in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Old bicycles usually have an oil hub and old sprockets. Learn how to identify a vintage bicycle by looking at the bicycle hub in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

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.

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

Muscle bikes are one of the many types of vintage bicycles. Learn about various vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage bike riders used to ride in street clothes. Learn other reasons why to ride a vintage bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.

The best way to ruin the value of a vintage bicycle is to over restore it. Learn about assessing a bike for restoration or reconditioning it from a bicycle expert in this free video.

People will restore a vintage bicycle if it is from their childhood. Get tips on restoring a vintage bike 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.

Vintage bicycles from the 1950s have narrower tires. Learn about 1950s vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Muscle bikes were popular vintage bicycles in the 1960's. Learn about 1960s vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

The standard English three-speed was a popular 1970s vintage bicycle. Learn about 1970s vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Most finished bicycles have chrome on them. Learn how to clean rust on vintage bike chrome 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.

Different people have different ideas about what a vintage bicycle is. Get an introduction to vintage bicycles from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A vintage bicycle is generally 30 years or older. Learn what makes a bike vintage from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage bicycles don't require titles or insurance. Learn why people collect vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Originality is the key to making vintage bicycles valuable. Learn what makes vintage bikes valuable from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A vintage bicycle is only original once. Learn the difference between original and restored vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Within each category of vintage bicycles prices tend to have a great overlap. Learn why vintage bike styles matter from a bicycle expert in this free video.

There is great price range variance and shifting interest when it comes to vintage bikes. Learn about changing interests for vintage bikes for from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A hub is another term for coaster brake on vintage bicycles. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

NOS stands for new old stock in regards to vintage bicycles. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Older vintage or antique bicycles have brass parts on them. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Collecting vintage bicycles can be done without owning a vintage bike. Learn about various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Horns used to come pretty standard on bicycles. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage bicycles came equipped with built-in lighting systems. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Very few vintage muscle bicycles have racks for storage. Learn why most muscle bikes don't have racks from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A muscle bike usually has a banana seat and monkey handlebars. Learn more about what a vintage muscle bike is from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage muscle bicycles have smaller frames than a balloon tire bike. Learn other identifying features of muscle bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Muscle bicycles were produced from the mid 1960s through the end of the 1970s. Learn about different muscle bike models produced in this time from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Most vintage muscle bicycles have fenders. Learn about various muscle bike fenders from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Middleweight bicycles generally have vinyl saddles or seats. Learn about various styles of middleweight bike saddles from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Most vintage middleweight bicycles have a coaster brake. Learn how a middleweight bike coaster brake from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Most vintage middleweight bicycles come with fenders. Learn about the functionality of middleweight bike fenders from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage middleweight bicycles had racks that could carry books or groceries. Learn more about middleweight bike racks from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage middleweight bicycles came with several accessories like lights, horns or radios. Learn about other middleweight bikes accessories 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.

Middleweight bicycles were first produced in the 1950s. Learn more about how and when middleweight bikes were produced from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Male style middleweight bicycles have a cantilever frame. Learn about other middleweight bike frame features from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Middleweight bicycles came with tire with a width of one point seven five inches. Learn about middleweight bike tires and rims from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Some middleweight bicycles have springer suspensions. Learn about different front fork styles for middleweight bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.