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 (1-307) 995-3731 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.).
