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Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycles

Presented by Vin Vullo

Balloon tire bicycles were first produced in the 1930s. Learn every detail of this vintage bike from a bicycle expert in this free video series.

Series Summary

Vintage bicycles are different than antique and classic bikes. Vintage typically means more than thirty years old. An antique bicycle is generally going to have wooden rims and they may have a steel cladding over them. People tend to use the terms classic bicycles and vintage bicycles interchangeably. A classic bike could come from many different eras maybe only five years old, it's generally some model that had some defining factor that changed the way bicycles are looked at or there is something unique about it. In this free video series, let a vintage bicycle expert show you the different features of the balloon tire bicycle. Learn when this bike was first produced and how to identify one. Next, learn about key frame features, tires, rims, front fork styles, chains, sprockets, saddles, hubs, brakes, handlebars, fenders, racks and lighting. Finally, learn what accessories you can add to a balloon tire bike and where serial numbers are located. Learn how to verify if your balloon tire bike is truly an original by watching this free video series.

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Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Racks

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.

Vintage Balloon Bicycle Tires & Rims

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.

Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Lights

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.

Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Frames

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.

Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Hubs

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.

Vintage Balloon Tire Bicycle Accessories

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.

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