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For Sale: A Rare “Boneshaker” Bicycle From 1866

Ben Branch April 8, 2026
Boneshaker Velocipede Kimball 1
  • Bicycles
  • Gear

This is a rare surviving “boneshaker” bicycle from 1866, also known as a velocipede. It was built by the C. P. Kimball and Brothers…

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An AMF Evel Knievel-Style Roadmaster Bicycle

Ben Branch April 3, 2026
AMF Evel Knievel Roadmaster Bicycle
  • Bicycles
  • Gear

This is a vintage AMF Evel Knievel-style Roadmaster bicycle, it was one of the most desirable bikes of the period, and a number of…

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The Incredible Montague Paratrooper – A Folding Bike Developed For DARPA

Ben Branch March 4, 2026
Montague Paratrooper Folding Mountain Bike
  • Bicycles
  • Gear

The Montague Paratrooper is a heavy duty folding mountain bike that was developed thanks to a grant from DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects…

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Still In The Factory Crate! A Schwinn Sting-Ray “Orange Krate”

Ben Branch December 27, 2025
Schwinn Sting-Ray Orange Krate
  • Bicycles
  • Gear

This is a Schwinn Sting-Ray “Orange Krate” that remains in its factory crate, having never been given its final assembly or ridden. It’s now…

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The Paratrooper – A Tough Folding Mountain Bike Developed For Special Forces

Ben Branch March 10, 2025
Montague Paratrooper Folding Bike
  • Bicycles
  • Gear

This is the Montague Paratrooper, it’s a fully-featured folding mountain bike that was developed for special forces operatives thanks to a DARPA grant seeking…

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For Sale: A 1981 Kuwahara BMX Bike From “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial”

Ben Branch May 26, 2024
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial BMW Bike From The Movie
  • Bicycles
  • Gear

There were five bikes made for the character Elliott (Henry Thomas) to use in E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, just two are known to survive to…

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Just In Time For Winter: A Rare Arova-Porsche 212 Skibob

Ben Branch November 28, 2023
Arova-Porsche 212 Skibob
  • Bicycles
  • Gear

This is possibly the only Porsche that was built with skis instead of wheels. It was designed by Ferdinand Porsche himself and licensed to…

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The Pashley Guv’nor 3-Speed Bicycle: 100% Handmade In Britain

Ben Branch February 22, 2022
Pashley Guv’nor Bicycle
  • Bicycles
  • British
  • Gear

The Pashley Guv’nor is a modern version of the 1930s Path Racer bicycle that was developed and built by Pashley shortly after the company…

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1980s Legends Return: The Mongoose California Special And Supergoose BMX Bikes Are Back

Ben Branch October 2, 2021
  • American
  • Bicycles
  • Gear

Anyone who grew up in the 80s or 90s will have a number of vivid memories from their childhood, things like playing Super Mario…

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A Motorized 1983 Mongoose Californian BMX Bike by Sub Kulture Cycles

Ben Branch January 24, 2020
Motorized Mongoose BMX Bike 11
  • American
  • Bicycles
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

Before you get out the pitchforks and flaming torches let me put your minds at ease – no vintage Mongoose Californian BMX bikes were…

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The New Super73-S1 Universal Motorbike – $2,200 USD

Ben Branch January 10, 2020
Super73-S1 Universal Motorbike
  • American
  • Bicycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the Super73-S1 Universal Motorbike, it requires no license, insurance, or registration – it was designed to offer an alternative form of urban transportation…

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Almost A Two-Wheeled Tesla: The CAKE KALK Dual Sport Electric Bike

Ben Branch February 3, 2018
  • Bicycles
  • Design
  • Motorcycles

The CAKE KALK electric bike was designed from scratch to offer dual sport capabilities – for those who need to commute during the week, but…

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