Murray Bikes, being known as a collector’s choice, are certainly one of the most stylish bikes. Collectors hold these vintage bicycles in high esteem for their unique structures. The classic Murray bicycles were built with both style and quality in mind. At their time they were a perfect choice, giving great riding and luxurious outdoor experience to their many riders.

Tip: For a touch of luxury, seek out Murray’s Pacemaker Mercury bicycle.

The Pacemaker Mercury bicycle never really took off upon its introduction in 1939 as it was extremely expensive.

The gorgeous polished chrome and aluminum frame and the ornate diecast metal head, however, simply oozed elegance and sophistication, making this one of the most highly sought-after Murray vintage models today. If you can find one, be sure to snap it up.

Being radical and with progressive models, they are certainly distinctive, exquisite, and known to be far ahead of other companies.

Murray was founded in 1919, but it presented its first Pacemaker series only in 1939. These bikes were first presented at the New York Fair and were designed by the industrial artist Viktor Schreckengost, a well-known streamline designer.

The Classic Murray Bikes were the most stylish and unique bicycles of their class and were sold only to a few buyers. Only later on, in 1942, they became widely available for everyone.

Design and Features

The Murray Bikes are unique in their look: as in many other vintage products, and with vintage bicycles, in particular, the key to success was the combination of style and features.

The structure of this bicycle is sturdy and durable so that it can hold out stress and weather changes. Murray bicycles were equipped with tires that were meant to deal with a rough road and a strong and durable frame that could last for long.

Talking about their style, Murray Bikes had a vintage-style design. The riders could use their unique features and accessories that allowed them to ride through town stylishly.

The Comfortable Saddle

One uniqueness of Murray bikes is their seats: a Murray bike comes equipped with a saddle that is easy to sit on, giving the rider a relaxing riding experience that does not affect his back or his hips in any manner. Also, their saddles could be fitted to everyone.

Availability of Old Bicycle Parts

Due to their popularity, Murray’s old bicycle parts are widely available, and you can find them on many vintage bicycles retailers that are dealing with Murray bikes, as well as online.

The spare parts are widely available and the lists of the retailers that are dealing in them are listed on the official website and forums etc. If you live in NYC I can recommend the Landmark Vintage Bicycles store.

If you live in California, you might take a look at the list of California vintage bicycle stores and retailers.

Summary

Although they are stylish, durable, and full of features, you will be surprised how easy it will be for you to find Murray’s vintage bicycle at an affordable price.

As Murray had so many different beautiful models and designs, it is quite hard to pass near a vintage bicycle store or to visit an online bicycle museum without having a glance at them. You can buy a vintage Murray bicycle for your child, your friend, and especially – for yourself.

Find Murray’s vintage models on eBay

	(Used) 1930s MERCURY BALLOON TIRE BICYCLE CWC MURRAY PREWAR ELGIN SKIPTOOTH VINTAGE 30s (349.95 USD)
	(Used) 1977 MURRAY FIRECAT CHOPPER MUSCLE BIKE VINTAGE ALL PRO FIRE CAT KING KAT PURPLE (599.95 USD)
	(Used) Vintage 1940 Mercury Pacemaker 26" Prewar Mens Streamlined Bicycle Murray Elgin (2649.99 USD)
	(Used) ULTRA RARE Vintage Murray Eliminator Mark 2 Bicycle 1970'S (887.51 USD)