Dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of vintage American bicycles

Welcome to VintageAmericanBicycles.com!

This site/blog is intended to provide a comprehensive collection of all things that relate to the hobby of vintage American bicycles. Whether you are a collector, restoring a bike, or researching a new treasure then this site is for you! 

This site is designed to help the novice as well as the seasoned collector. If you are new and are trying to figure out what a “drop out” is then check the glossary. Not only does my glossary provide a definition but many of the terms include pictures as well. The gallery section contains pictures of bicycles as well as past events. You can click on the pictures and they will enlarge (if on a tablet or PC). Website “Search“–click on “Blog” from the menu and you will see the search feature.

This site also has serial number lists, company histories, how to date a hub, in depth articles, and a list of books with a short description of the contents. Lastly I will try to write a worthy blog at least once a month. If you have an idea to make the site better just drop me a line and I’ll see what I can do. Enjoy the ride! 

Upcoming Events!

Well spring is here and it’s time to get stuff ready to ride, show, and swap. The Memory Lane Classics show in Bowling Green, Ohio and the Monroe Classic Bike Show and Swap in Monroe, Michigan  are just around the corner. Both of these events are bucket list destinations for any serious bicycle person. While the internet can aid your bicycle collecting endeavors there is no substitute for in-person attendance at bicycle events. This is where you develop friendships and experience the true camaraderie of the bicycle collecting community. Hope to see you all there!  For the rides listed below please check their website or Facebook pages for the latest.  To view past events go here https://vintageamericanbicycles.com/index.php/events/  Please take care, be safe, and enjoy the ride!

Memory Lane Classics Spring 2024 Swap Meet
Monroe. MI 2024 Show and Swap Meet

Monthly Rides

Cyclone Coaster-Long Beach, CA, first Sunday of the month. Meet at the Portfolio Coffee house 9:30 am kickstands up at 10:30

www.cyclonecoaster.com

Gateway Coasters-St. Louis, MO, day, location, and time varies.

https://m.facebook.com/stlgatewaycoasters/?tsid=0.1038244460080382&source=result