Antique Bicycle

Bicycle was invented during the 1860s; Penny Farthing was the high bicycle invented in the year 1871 and was also the first efficient bicycle, consisting of a small rear wheel and a large front wheel, based on a simple tubular frame with rubber tyres. Since then the style and design of a bicycle has undergone a number of changes before reaching its modern state. Antique bicycles are popularly bought and sold in the international market as a collectible through recognised private and public dealers.



Types of Bicycle Comfort Bicycle Trail or Mountain Bicycle Touring Bicycle Cruiser Bicycle Recumbent Bicycle Market for Antique Bicycles

The market for antique bicycles is expanding and becoming popular. Buyers are keen on purchasing these rare collectibles as a part of their collection and also for investment purpose. The value of a bicycle depends on its rarity, its design and also the period it belongs to. Internet is also a popular medium of trading these antiques. There is also an increasing market of the replicas of these antique bicycles, as a result of increase in the demand by international buyers.