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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Vin Vullo Vin Vullo has been buying and selling vintage bicycles since the 1960s. In 1995 as the internet gained in popularity he founded Menotomy Vintage Bicycles and moved his business to the web. His company's web site has many tools and resources for people interested in vintage bicycles, including a picture database, an online price guide, serial number charts and a dozen discussion areas where collectors can post questions and provide answers for other bike collectors.dkdk
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