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Huffy, Huffman, Dayton, Davis, Snell and National: Brands produced by the Huffman Mfg Co. |
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The Huffman Mfg Co was one of the corporate names that this important USA bicycle factory used during its life span. The company started from the Davis Sewing Machine Co of New york which was purchased in 1888 by George P. Huffman. In 1889 the company was moved from NY to Dayton, OH where in 1892 the initial Davis Sewing Machine brand bicycles were produced. The DAYTON brand was started in the 1890s & early 1900s. In 1897 Frank T. Huffman succeeded George P (after his passing). In 1908 Horace M. Huffman Sr. was named Service Parts Manager. In 1915 Davis supplied bicycles to the USA troops. In 1941 Horace Huffman Jr. (aka Huffy) was elected VP & General Manager. In 1955 Huffy moved to Celina, OH and the Radio Bicycle was introduced. Additional information and pictures pending. See the picture gallery. Howie was fortunate to have known Horace `Huffy` and Bob Huffman because of the B.I.A. (Bicycle Institute of America). [Huffman Bicycles]
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Michaux Velocipede (Boneshaker) |
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The French father and son team of Pierre and Ernest Michaux are given credit by some historians for being the first to commercially produce bicycles with pedals in the year 18XX. The machine was referred to a a Velocipede (aka a Boneshaker). The image shown here of a Michaux Velocipede was copied from the Gilbert King book titled The Bicycle (a very worthwhile book for anyone studying the history of bicycles, ISBN 0-7624-1262-3, published in 2002). [Michaux Velocipede]
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Nichibe Fuji Cycle Co. of Tokyo, Japan |
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This is an advertisement for Fuji bicycles that appeared in the 1952 edition of the Japan Bicycle Guide on page 288. The name of the company at the time was Nichibe Fuji. Their bicycles were always high quality; they were one of the first Japanese bicycle makers to produce real racing bicycles and tandems. [Fuji Bicycles]
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