Bike History

The History of Huffy Bicycles

The Huffy bicycle has been a household name since the 1940s. The Huffy Company makes bicycles for kids of all ages and adults. It even made a bicycle with a built-in radio. Huffy bicycles have been used in the Olympics, are named after Looney Tunes and Disney characters. As of 2011, the company has sold more than 100 million bicycles.

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The History of Diamondback Bikes

Diamondback is a brand of bicycles that come in a variety of styles, including hybrid or cruiser. When considering the history of Diamondback bikes, you need to look at two separate companies, Centurion and Raleigh. It is the h...

History of the Masi Bicycle

Masi is a company that manufactures and sells racing bikes to cyclists around the world. Racing bikes are designed for speed and endurance, and Masi has been a well-known name in quality racing bikes since the 1930s.

The History of Masi Bikes

Masi Bikes is a bicycle production company that was founded in 1950 and is known for its racing bikes. Masi was established in Italy by Faliero Masi, but is now based in California. Masi Bikes are sold through authorized distri...

Fuji Bike History

Between the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries, Fuji expanded from serving the Japanese domestic market to becoming a world leader. Fuji's Japanese engineers are responsible for innovative bikes, which have won international r...

Fuji Bicycle History

Fuji bikes is the modern-day descendent of the original Fuji company -- Nichibei Fuji Cycle Company, Ltd. The company is currently owned by Advanced Sports, Inc., which is based in Pennsylvania. Fuji bikes manufactures road bik...

History of Raleigh English Bikes

Raleigh bicycles date to 1887, when Frank Bowden invested in a small bicycle frame shop in Nottingham, England. By the next year, he had founded the Raleigh Bicycle Company, which took its name from the street on which the stor...

Miele Bicycle History

The German company Miele, believed to be the world's largest family-owned appliance company, was at one point during its long history known as a bicycle manufacturer. The bikes were made for everyday use, which were especially ...

Kona Mountain Bike History

Mountain bikes come in a variety of categories. Cross-Country bikes perform best with few obstacles. Hardtail models give you less suspension and are lighter weight than other mountain bike styles. Free-ride styles are similar ...

The History of the Bianchi Bike

Italian bicycle-maker Edoardo Bianchi had a long and successful career as one of Europe's most influential and innovative manufacturers. Bianchi bikes have been sold all over the world, and are sought-after among contemporary c...

The History of Marin Bikes

Marin Bikes is a California-based manufacturer that produces a wide range of bicycles for adults and children. Although Marin Bikes was founded in California, the company's bicycles are available nationwide, and can be purchase...

Roadmaster Bike History

Though Roadmaster never quite ascended to the ranks of other bike manufacturers, such as Schwinn, it still occupies an important niche in American bicycle history. A couple of Roadmaster models, the Supreme and the Luxury Liner...

The History of Quad Bikes

A quad bike is a vehicle with four wheels, and has mass of less than 550 kilos. It is possible to drive a quad bike on a public road in the UK, but it requires you to have a B1 license along with tax, insurance and proper regis...

Haro Bike History

Haro Bikes is a manufacturer and distributor of BMX and MTB/Asphalt bikes. While BMX bikes can be used for everyday transportation, they are preferred for stunt and trick riding. While Haro also makes MTB, or mountain bikes, an...

Origins of Bicycling

The question of who built the first bicycle is not easy to answer. Bicycle histories often start with the Baron Charles de Drais in Germany, who built a steerable wooden frame with a seat and metal wheels that a rider propelled...

The History of Peugeot Bikes

Peugoet was founded by Jean-Pierre Peugeot who started out making water mills in the early 19th century, then gradually expanded into the steel business. Peugeot bike's history can be traced back more than 100 years. This Frenc...

The History of Centurion Bikes

During the latter half of the 20th century, Centurion-branded bikes competed in the U.S. market against domestic and European bicycle brands such as Raleigh, Schwinn, Gitane and Motobecane. By 1999 there were no remaining U.S.

Raleigh Bikes History

Raleigh Bicycles is a major bicycle manufacturer based in England. The company has been in business since 1887 and produces bicycles in a wide variety of styles and price ranges.

The History of Lowrider Bikes

There is more to lowriders than just building a bike. A whole culture is associated with lowriders as interesting as the bikes themselves. For newcomers to the scene, the history of lowrider bikes will give you a glimpse into w...

History of Cannondale Bikes

Today, the manufacturer offers apparel and accessories just as innovative as the bikes that built their reputation. Cannondale claims to be the leading manufacturer of high-end cycles and the industry's most competitive designe...