Re: Can anyone find this bike for me.

02-15-2007, 06:38 AM

On Feb 4, 10:59 pm, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:
> Alright, fellas, I have a challenge for you. Don't ask me how I
> stumbled upon this, but I did. There is a picture; if you go to
> Google images and search 'Rita Hayworth' on the first page of results
> (one of the last ones) you will see Rita on a peculiar looking
> bicycle. I want this bicycle. Can anyone tell me what this is? I
> have never seen it. It's like a vintage adult scooter. If anyone
> could help, that would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Dave
>
> If you would like, the direct link is below:
>
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I don't think it is a regular push or kick scooter - it may be an Ingo
Bike (aka ExerCycle). The Ingo Bike was only produced for several
years - in the mid 1930's. The rear wheel had an eccentric hub, and
you propelled the bike by bouncing up and down on the footboard. If
you do a google search on "Ingo Bike" or "ExerCycle," you can photos
of the bike. The Owl's Head Transportation Museum in Maine has one or
more Ingo Bikes - see a photo of one at [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

John V. in NH

P.S. Some companies produce Ingo Bike replicas that are propelled by
the same method. Do a search on "Whymcycle" "Hula Bike" or "Jump
Bike" and you may find them.

02-15-2007, 06:44 AM

Yes, it's an Ingo and it is not considered a scooter.

Vin - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles
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