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.