The traditional French stock exchange has opened the season. It was no different this year. Lots and lots of people, great atmosphere and great trophies for many.

Reims 2023

E.Vincent -Paris
One of the first manufacturers of velocipedes, which entered the beginnings of bicycle production, was the French manufacturer E.Vincent. Production ended after 1870 due to the Franco-Prussian War. The Vincent high wheel was the only one known to me until this year. The second example was for sale in Reims this year.

E.Vincent -Paris

JÜRG ZAUGG / NICOLA ZAUGG  Historic Bicycle Archiv

Very good work by JÜRG ZAUGG and NICOLA ZAUGG and their project Historic Bicycle Archiv 1 and 2. At the same time they are starting a new research by Michaux Pére and Cie Parisienne. Interest in this time period of the development of the bicycle continues to grow, and it is very worthwhile to seek new information and slowly piece together the mosaic of the beginning of the manufacture of the bicycle.

Kontakt: ordinary.bicycle@bluewin.ch

Next book: JÜRG ZAUGG / NICOLA ZAUGG - GLYNN STOCKDALE’S PUBLICATIONS (2021)

Glynn Stockdale wrote very interesting papers over a long period of time about manufacturers and their histories of Hobby Horses, velocipedes, ordinaries and safetys.
In this book Glynn’s work is published in a summary and for the first time in German.

Corry Cropper a Seth Whidden  Velocipedomania: A Cultural History of the Velocipede in France

Velocipedomania is the first in-depth study of the velocipede fad and the popular culture it inspired. It explores how the device was hailed as a symbol of France’s cutting-edge technological advancements, yet also marketed as an invention with a noble pedigree, born from the nation’s cultural and literary heritage. Giving readers a window into the material culture and enthusiasms of Second Empire France, it provides the first English translations of 1869’s Manual of the Velocipede, 1868’s Note on Monsieur Michaux’s Velocipede, and the 1869 operetta Dagobert and his Velocipede. It also reprints scores of rare images from newspapers and advertisements, analyzing how these magnificent machines captured the era’s visual imagination. By looking at how it influenced French attitudes towards politics, national identity, technology, fashion, fitness, and gender roles, this book shows how the short-lived craze of velocipedomania had a big impact. 

Objednávka: Amazon.com

New books 2023

Rocquemont

One of the most luxurious velocipedes of the "Biczycle collection" has been completed to this condition and ready to be on museum display in the last days of 2022. The large (front wheel diameter 110 cm) and very luxurious machine of the Parisian manufacturer using Mayer front and rear wheels is among the most interesting and rare preserved machines from this period.

Rocquemont N. – Paris, France

Day 1 - Stop in Graz, Austria and welcome to Italy!

Our trip to Italy led through Austria, so the stop in Graz, the city where the Puch and Styria brands were born, was a clear choice. The local brewery stands next to the museum and proclaims: "Wherever there is a good atmosphere, Puntigamer light beer is suitable." So we were right.

Stop in Austria

Johan Puch Museum, Štýrský Hradec - Rakousko

The history of Johan Puch is very rich and would deserve a more dignified appearance. However, if you are a lover of bicycles or motorcycles or even the brand Puch or Styria, it does not hurt to stop in the city where the whole history of the brand began.

Contact: https://www.johannpuchmuseum.at

Address: Puchstraße 85, 8020 Graz, Rakousko

275/A - Johann Puch Museum, Graz - Austria

A traditional jumble sale in France. Collectors, meetings, sales, wine, sun, bikes, motorcycles, cars....FUN!

Lipsheim - 2022

A Bronco that sold at a Copake auction in October 2022 for $44,000. Add in buyers premium too.

So we can only confirm this trend, in which really rare and original historical bikes are constantly increasing their value and selling price. We know of only five extant specimens.

Copake Auction label:

„Rare and important Bronco style hollow cross frame hard tire safety. Features rear hub drive, 30" wheels, retains original brakes, appears to be unrestored and original. First time on the market and only second Bronco style ever offered at Copake Auction. White Cycle Co. C. 1890/92.“ 

Bronco, White Cycle Co. c.1890/92

Bronco patents

Veterama jumble sale in Mannheim is the biggest event in Europe where more than 50.000 visitors saw more than 4.500 sellers from many countries of all the World. Antique cars and modern classics, motorcycles, clubs, interest groups, spare parts, bicycles, models, literature, automobilia, clothing, restoration shops, workshop fitters, coachbuilders, auction houses, tool traders, tyre traders, accessories ...

Contakt:  http://www.veterama.de/de/home 

VETERAMA 2022

The Austrian market is hungry for local bikes from the Austro-Hungarian era. Those who like it must not miss St.Polten!

St. Polten 2022

2022 - Our place - STERBA STORE!

Plot 3 place FG3/750 together with VELO CLASIC and the biggest german bicycle museum Deutches Fahrradmuseum in Bad Bruckenau. 

VELO-CLASSIC – still the same place!!! Plot 3 place FG3/750

Contact:  https://velo-classic.de

VELO-CLASSIC

Veterama Mannheim 

Veterama jumble sale in Mannheim is the biggest event in Europe where more than 50.000 visitors saw more than 4.500 sellers from many countries of all the World. Antique cars and modern classics, motorcycles, clubs, interest groups, spare parts, bicycles, models, literature, automobilia, clothing, restoration shops, workshop fitters, coachbuilders, auction houses, tool traders, tyre traders, accessories ...

Address: Maimarkgelände Mannheim   

Xaver-Fuhr-Straße 101, 68163 Mannheim

Contakt: www.weterama.de      

The owner of the German Cycling Museum, Ivan Sojc, has been organizing a meeting and a juble sale on the first holiday weekend on the premises of his museum traditionally, for several years now. This year with the participation of collectors from France, Italy, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and other countries.

Jumble sale Bad Bruckenau 2022