Tandem
Featured lots
Rare 1889 Psycho Safety Tandem
LOT 1a.
Rare 1889 Psycho Safety Tandem. Starley Brothers, St. John's Works, Coventry, England. Serial #14 of possibly 100 units manufactured. Believed to be one of maybe a dozen examples left in the world. When the Starley Brothers exhibited their bicycles in 1888 and 1890, this Psycho did not appear, giving proof that this is a "one year only" production. Intended for ladies and gentleman with double steer and double brakes. 30" wheels fitted with new 7/8th tires. Weight 74 pounds. Geared to 57 inch. Matching ladies and mens saddles. Matching pedals. Both front and rear coasting steps. Rare example and opportunity.
Estimate: $16,000-20,000
Sold Price: $20,650
Auction: 29th Annual Bicycle Auction, June 26, 2021
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Psycho, Tandem
Military Bicycle #2 Columbia Tandem Model 43, circa 1896
LOT 37.
Military Bicycle #2 Columbia Tandem Model 43, circa 1896, restored, rifle, guns, etc. Good condition. Pedaling History Museum Collection.
Estimate: $6,000-8,000
Sold Price: $11,500
Auction: Bicycle Auction: Pedaling History Bicycle Museum Session II, April 20, 2013
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Military, Model 43, Pedaling History Museum, Tandem
1886 Singer "The Traveller Tandem" made in Coventry ("Humbers Patent")
LOT 5.
1886 Singer "The Traveller Tandem" made in Coventry ("Humbers Patent"). Singer had a license from Humber and the front part is quickly detachable leaving a 'Humber' type single machine when desired. See H. H. Griffin, Bicycles & Tricycles of the Year 1886. Serial no. 41515, 44" wheels, 40" W x 6' 8" L. Older restoration, very good condition.
Estimate: $15,000-18,000
Sold Price: $10,238
Auction: 24th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 18, 2015
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Coventry, Humber, Singer, Tandem, The Traveller Tandem
C. 1899 Racing Triplet Bicycle
LOT 33.
C. 1899 racing triplet bicycle. Retains trap pedals, saddles. Note 13" rear sprocket. Good condition.
Estimate: $600-800
Sold Price: $10,238
Auction: 26th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 22, 2017
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Racing Bicycle, Tandem, Triplet
Victor Tandem Bicycle
LOT 82.
Victor: tandem pneumatic safety bicycle. Complete. Restored by Craig Allen in 2010.. Built for lady on front seat and gent on the rear seat. In good like original condition and ready to ride. Gary Sanderson Collection.
Estimate: $500-600
Sold Price: $7,320
Auction: 34th Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 10, 2026
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle Craig Allen, Gary Sanderson Collection, Tandem, Victor
Replica Rotary Tandem Bicycle
LOT 1a.
Replica rotary tandem designed by Mel Short. Badge reads “Rotary Tandem #2, M. L. Short, 1992. Good condition.
Estimate: $2,500-3,500
Sold Price: $7,080
Auction: 28th Annual Bicycle and Automobilia Auction, April 13, 2019
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Tandem
Victor Victoria Pneumatic Safety Tandem
LOT 156.
Victor Victoria pneumatic safety female / male combo. Nice restored condition. C. 1897. Restored by Robin William. Letter comes with it. Comes with matching pedals, original catalog, block chains, ephemera. Dave Walker Collection.
Estimate: $2,000-3,000
Sold Price: $4,200
Auction: 33rd Annual Bicycle & Automobilia Auction, October 11, 2025
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Dave Walker Collection, Tandem, Victor, Victoria
Stearns Yellow Fellow Tandem
LOT 24.
Stearns Yellow Fellow Pneumatic Safety tandem bicycle. Restored.
Estimate: $1,500-2,000
Sold Price: $3,900
Auction: 32nd Annual Bicycle Auction, October 12, 2024
Category: Automobilia & Transportation, Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Stearns, Tandem
C. 1896 Wolff American Sociable "Duplex" Tandem
LOT 44.
C. 1896 Wolff American Sociable "Duplex" Tandem, retains front spoon brake, matching saddles, chain guards, handle bars, pedals and fenders. Exc. restored cond.
Estimate: $1,500-2,500
Sold Price: $3,300
Auction: 20th Annual Bicycle Auction, April 16, 2011
Category: Bicycle Auctions
Tags: Bicycle, Duplex, Sociable, Tandem, Wolff American
