28th April 1935 ()
This Prewar Fat Tire Cruiser Bicycle was built by Arnold Schwinn for the the Wyeth Hardware stores of St. Joseph, Mo. The Bike is a Schwinn Model B-9 Motorbike presumably from 1935. Wonder-full Early First of the Balloon tire bikes, Patina Restored as a Rat Rod for Fun and to use daily.
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02nd April 1935 ()
This Vintage 1935 Columbia Superb Prewar Bicycle was Columbia / Westfield’s own offering of the more common Elgin Black Hawk. The Columbia Superb Twinbar Airider had Columbia’s own Deluxe 3/16″ Large Regular Chain and Keyed Columbia Sprocket Drive. The Twinbar was one of Columbia’s first fat tire cruiser bikes, boasting a smooth soft balloon tire ride, and motorcycle styling. As you can see, the styling on this antique ballooner bike is unmatched. The Columbia Superb Twinbar Airider has a streamlined automobile type Twin-bar frame, a hanging tool box tank, rugged rear carrier, stainless steel fenders, truss fork, Chain guard, deluxe bucket saddle, crossed braced handle bars, and rear drop stand.
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06th March 1935 ()
1935 Vintage Elgin Motor Bike, Also Known as an Elgin Oriole, Built by H.P. Snyder (Aka Rollfast) for the Sears Departments Stores. This Vintage Bicycle is one of the First Ballooner Bicycles. She is a Full Size Men’s Bicycle with 26″x2.125″ Balloon Tires, a Fantastic Rusty Ratty Patina, and is Rebuilt with Original Parts.
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13th June 1934 ()
This 1934-1935 Schwinn Lincoln B-9 Motorbike is one of Schwinns earliest offerings to the Ballooner Bicycle or Fattire Period ( 26″x2.125″ Tires). The Schwinn B-9 Motorbike is a step down from the top of line Schwinn B-10 MotorBike that had more features. The B-9 can easily be considered what started the Balloon Tire Craze that is commonly Know today as FatTire Cruisers. This Schwinn B-9 is badged Lincoln for the Chicago Cycle Supply Chicago IL. This Schwinn B-9 Motorbike is Lux Low Restored and ready for daily Use, Rides Great, Smooth and Effortless with Style, Beauty, and Schwinn Quality.
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