Monarch VS Monark
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Monark Silver King Inc. (formerly Monark Battery Co.) created some of the coolest bikes of the balloon tire era. Most sought after are the aluminum models, such as the Flocycle and Wingbar. One of the most popular models during the late 1940′s and 1950′s was the Monark Super Deluxe. Monark continued making bicycles into the middle-weight era, with some very stylish models. People often confuse “Monarch” with “Monark”. Monarch was a bicycle company from the 1890′s era and not related to Monark in any way.
Monark Silver King Inc. (formerly Monark Battery Co.) created some of the coolest bikes of the balloon tire era. Most sought after are the aluminum models, such as the Flocycle and Wingbar. One of the most popular models during the late 1940′s and 1950′s was the Monark Super Deluxe. Monark continued making bicycles into the middle-weight era, with some very stylish models. People often confuse “Monarch” with “Monark”. Monarch was a bicycle company from the 1890′s era and not related to Monark in any way.
Very Interesting. Thanks for the topic and info
Love those Wingbars!! Cast aluminum tweaks something in my brain :lol: First one I saw in person:
Love those Wingbars!! Cast aluminum tweaks something in my brain :lol: First one I saw in person:
Don't forget about the swiss monark company. They also have sub-companies all thru south america like in peru and brazil. If you are a fan of vintage lightweight looking bikes they are the way to go. I think they are still making a 28" tire model.
