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Cable bicycle breaks originated in the late 1930s. Learn more about old cable bicycle breaks in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

By looking at a bicycle's brakes, frame, seat and tires, learn how to date an old bicycle in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

By looking at different bicycle shapes, learn to identify the year of the bike. Find out about different bicycle styles in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Bicycle serial numbers can be hard to locate and decipher. Learn how to read a vintage bicycle serial numbers in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

By looking closely at an old bicycle rim, identify the age of the bike. Learn how to spot an old bicycle rim in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Reflectors, horns, and stick shifts are all common old bicycle accessories. Learn more about vintage bicycle accessories in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

By studying the tire manufacturer, identify the age of an old bike. Learn about various bicycle tire manufactures in this free video from an experienced vintage bicycle dealer.

Old bikes may have glass reflectors, which can be helpful to help date a bicycle. Learn more about vintage bicycle reflectors 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 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 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.

Collecting bicycle literature is an alternative for those who don't have room to store vintage bikes. Learn about various vintage bike readers from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A vintage bicycle head badge is the logo on the front of the bike. Learn about collecting vintage bike head badges from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Collect vintage bike parts if you don't want to collect complete bikes. Learn about collection vintage bike accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

What should you do with that bicycle in your basement? Learn how to assess a bikes to see if it is vintage from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Yard sales are great places to look for a vintage bicyle. Get tips on shopping for a vintage bike from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A stick shifter on a muscle bike makes it more valuable. Learn what makes different vintage muscle bikes valuable from a bicycle expert in this free video.

An authentic English 3-speed bike should have a decal along the top that says made in England. Learn more about vintage English 3-speed bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A bike's paint job has a lot to do with its value. Get tips on cleaning vintage bike paint from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Cleaning rust is always better than repainting. Learn about cleaning rust from paint on vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Repainting a vintage bicycle will hurt its value. Learn when repainting a vintage bike is necessary from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Keep chemicals and wax away from vintage bicycle decals. Learn how decals enhance the value of vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

English roadster vintage bikes are currently gaining in value. Learn what other vintage bikes are gaining value from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Value of a vintage bicycle could be sentimental. Learn about vintage bike 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.

A women's middleweight bike will not go for as much money as a man's bike. Learn about middleweight vintage bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

License plates are a good crossover collectible vintage bicycle item. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Posters and books are other vintage bicycle items that could be worth something. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Head badges are found at the front of a vintage bicycle. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Trading cards are a rare collectible item to look for. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A dérailleur helps a bicycle shift gears. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Earlier vintage bikes have one or two speed shifters. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A saddle is another word for a bicycle seat. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Cleaning up vintage bicycle parts is a great way to improve its value. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

There are many different sized bicycle accessories you can collect. Learn about various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Vintage advertising is a good accessory to collect. Learn about collecting various vintage bicycle accessories from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Lighting was a popular accessory to add to a muscle bicycle. Learn from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Slick tires were a common accessory to add to a vintage muscle bicycle. Learn about other popular accessories for muscle bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

Looking up the serial number on a vintage muscle bike is the best way to tell its age. Learn how to locate a serial number on vintage muscle bikes from a bicycle expert in this free video.

The most common muscle bicycle frame is the cantilever. Learn other vintage muscle bike frame features from a bicycle expert in this free video.

A vintage muscle bicycle usually has twenty inch wheels. Learn about different vintage muscle bike tires and frames from a bicycle expert in this free video.