Victor Victoria Ladies bicycle

1890s Victor Victoria ladies pneumatic safety bicycle. The Victor was made by Overman Wheel Co.

 (image from oldbike.eu)

Here are some amazing images of a gentlemens model (1893 Victor Flyer), this webpage is also full of Victor ephemera as well.

Outboard bottom bracket bearings, found now on current high end performance bicycles

Very cool Victoria tilting saddle clamp.

Saddle tilts forward to help a lady get on and off her bicycle with less effort.

(update Nov 2011- bike sold on Ebay for $2100)

1950s Victoria City Bicycle

This 1950s Victoria was recently sold at the shop. It is has some nice little features for a city bicycle(utilitarian bicycle). The bicycle is outfitted with full fenders, generator with front and rear lights, rear rack, and upright handlebars. It has a very cool fender ornament too. Check out the crankset, it is similar to the Chater Lea cranks, 3 pin with removable chainring and hidden bolt spider. The bicycle is a 4 speed, with a Huret gear system.

The Victoria was made in Nuremberg Germany.