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Skoot-2001

This bicycle may look unusual but its design is one of functionality. Also called the suitcase bike, the Skoot was intended for the commuting working professional to conceal and easily transport his or her ride while also avoiding the separate bicycle tickets necessary on many UK public transport systems. The saddle, handlebars, and wheels fold […]

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Schwinn Hornet- 1955

For the first half of the 20th century, an “American bicycle” had balloon tires, a single speed, a rear coaster brake, and was designed to appeal to children too young to drive a car.   Schwinns were prized for their quality, which included a high level of finish and legendary durability, with a lifetime frame

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Flying Pigeon PA-02-1950

In China, the Flying Pigeon is synonymous with cycling, prosperity, and a symbol of the communist regime. The Flying Pigeon Bicycle Company was officially authorized as China’s first bicycle manufacturer in 1949. Since then, over 500 million units have been produced, making it by far the world’s most popular vehicle. In the 1970’s, Deng Xiaoping,

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Exxon Graftek- 1978

On loan from Cape Bicycle & Fitness of Cape Girardeau, MO.   In the 1970s, the familiar oil giant Exxon also had a sporting goods division named Graftek which produced fishing rods, ski poles, golf clubs, tennis rackets, and bicycles from 1975-1978. Graftek engineers understood the potential of carbon fiber and developed a unique hybrid

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