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For Sale: A Rare “Boneshaker” Bicycle From 1866

Ben Branch April 8, 2026
Boneshaker Velocipede Kimball 1
  • Bicycles
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This is a rare surviving “boneshaker” bicycle from 1866, also known as a velocipede. It was built by the C. P. Kimball and Brothers Co, top carriage builders of the time who repurposed a…

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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 Evel Knievel models were offered thanks to the AMF sponsorship…

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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 Agency) for use by US Special Forces when parachuting into…

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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 being offered for sale, and it’ll be up to the…

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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
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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 a tough, air-deployable bike for reconnaissance behind enemy lines. Bicycles…

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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 the modern day. The bike you see here is this…

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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 Arova, an established skibob manufacturer. It’s safe to say that…

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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 was first founded in 1926. Pashley prides itself on being…

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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 Bros on the original Nintendo Entertainment System, seeing Ghostbusters on…

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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 harmed in the production of the motorized bike you see…

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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 – particularly for commuters. The “fuel tank” is actually a…

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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 want to hit the trails on the weekend. As battery…

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