1880's Antique Bicycle Catalog Reprint Museum

Rideable Bicycle Replicas offers a limited number of antique catalog reprints for sale. Please note that these are catalogs only - the specific items listed within the pages of each are not for sale, as they haven't been made in over 100 years! These extraordinary historical catalogs serve as chronicles of the dawn of bicycle construction in the United States. Each catalog contains over 50 complex line drawings and explanations of the clothing, tools, parts and costs of each bicycle for each of the eleven featured manufacturers. If you would like any of these unusual bicycles built, Rideable Bicycle Replicas can probably build something similar to the pictured item, just call us for details.

In the museum we have spotlighted a few of these catalogs (see links below.) Each catalog link gives you a brief taste of the bicycles and text you will find displayed in each catalog. Although we have only featured four catalogs in the museum, you may of course order any of the following eleven catalogs.

If you want to find out what cycling was like about 100 years ago, you'll find these reprinted catalogs a worthwhile purchase. These are not originals but good replicas. We had them printed about twenty years ago from the original negatives bought from Clyde Nitz of Baltimore. He was very active in cycling in the 30's, 40's, and 50's. They are in pretty good shape, but the printing on the originals left a little to be desired. In the past 25 years, RBR has built about 35 different model replicas for movies, museums, and other daring enthusiasts.

Call (510) 769-0980 to place an order for any of these historical catalogs. To see a sampling of info from the catalogs, click on the title links. Catalogs are available individually as priced, or buy the complete 12 catalog set for $97.40 (+$15 for S&H within the continental U.S.).

To Place an Order:
call: (510) 769-0980 or send e-mail to: info@hiwheel.com

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