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Hercules Bicycles |
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This c.1934 image is an advertising piece of ephemera (catalog, brochure or print ad, we are not certain which) gleaned from a Harry Green CD that is loaded with attractive advertisements for various bicycle companies. Harry sells the CD`s at a reasonable price; contact him directly at click here to purchase some of his vintage bicycle items. Hercules was founded as an independent bicycle factory in Birmingham, England. It later became a member of the BCC (British Cycle Corporation) and eventually became absorbed by the Ti Raleigh Group. In the early 1960`s Hercules bicycles were imported into the USA by the Hercules Division of AMF Wheel Goods. My company (WCCSC) was one of the major distributors for the Hercules lightweight bicycles. Use the search feature on the home page of this web site to see more information about Hercules. [HerculesBicycles]
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Javelin Bicycles-Performance-Art-Perfection |
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Javelin is a small innovative high performance frame builder. Their bikes have always be sought after by athletes wanting to improve their cycling performance. Visit their web site at http://www.javbike.com/Main.html. Javelin specializes in multisport bicycles. [Javelin]
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Keating Wheel Co of MA and CT |
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The Keating Wheel Company (KWC) started in 1893 in Holyoke, Massachusetts building high end bicycles. The company relocated to Middletown, Connecticut in 1897, still building bicycles and attempting to get into the motorized age. KWC built horseless wagons with little success.
In 1901, KWC built their first motorcycle/motor bicycle, and was rumored to be running the streets of Middletown. In addition, KWC rented out their tool room to Oscar Hedstrom and George Hendee in 1901, and the first Indian Motocycle was born. The Indian Motocycle closely copied the 1901 Keating, minus the camelback fuel tank.
KWC closed the factory doors in 1903 as the Eisenhuth Horseless Vehicle Company had taken over. In 1917 KWC sued the Harley Davidson Motor Company for misuse of trade patents. The first three trade patents on the Harley Davidson patent decal belonged to the KWC. Harley Davidson was found liable, and paid royalties for the continued use of the trade patents.
Around 1982, KWC was resurrected, originally as a way to obtain information on the original company.
Today we specialize in unrestored original paint motorcycles, some restoration, and period motorcycle memorabilia and parts.
The above information from http://keatingwheelcompany.com/:
(Written in 2010) Brian Keating and his brothers (unrelated to the Keating Wheel Company family) are serious collectors of Keating bicycles, motor bikes and memorabilia. Visit their web site at www.keatingwheelcompany.com. If you have any items relating to the Keating Wheel Company or know where such items can be located, Brian Keating will appreciate you contacting him by phone at (603) 298-5799. This picture is of the front cover of the Keating bicycle catalog of 1897 (see details of this catalog and the 1896 and 1898 catalogs in the catalog category of this collection (here is a link ). [Keating Wheel Co]
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Matthews Bicycles, a division of LRV Industries-El Monte, CA |
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Founded by Tom Sefert in 1973. Matthews produced and distributed BMX bicycles, frames, forks and some components. Tom is currently at Dura-Art-Stone in southern California. [Matthews LRV Ind]
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