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Old bicycles are a great collectible for cyclist lovers everywhere. Learn how to identify vintage bicycles by tires, frames, accessories and more in this free video series from an experienced vintage bike dealer.
There are 15 videos in this series:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 bicycle dealer.
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.
Riding a bicycle is a great recreational sport, provides a fun work out, and is a viable form of transportation in many areas where urban traffic is difficult and annoying. Bikes have become increasingly popular throughout the world because they are relatively inexpensive, easy to use, and have very little impact on the global environment. For many young children, a bicycle represents that first taste of freedom, and is the primary manner in which a child will experience the world, until they are old enough to drive. Many people continue to ride their bikes into adulthood though, for the enjoyment of it and for the exercise, but whatever your reasons, biking is a great activity alone or with friends. Bicycles were introduced in the nineteenth century, and since then, they number more than a billion worldwide. As technology has progressed, the bicycle has seen many changes. Recently, though, there are many individuals that want to get back to the classics. Vintage bicycles are increasing in popularity among all age groups. Whether one is looking for a balloon tire bicycle, a 1950s bicycle, or a sting-ray bicycle, these simple machines never go out of style. However, searching for a vintage bicycle can be tricky to identify. In this free video series, learn how to identify a vintage bicycle. Our expert, , has been collecting vintage bicycles since 1960. He gives tips for identifying a vintage bicycle through serial numbers, hubs, tires, frames, and more! So, before buying a vintage bicycle, take the time to make sure it's the real deal!
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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