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Luke DeNitto of Southern California
Item# DeNitto, Luke-x [DeNitto, Luke-x]
Categories: Who's Who-Collectors and/or Historians of Bicycles,
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Luke DeNitto started in  the bicycle collecting hobby in about 2010 and although new to the hobby, Luke has amassed a lovely collection of bicycles and a great deal of knowledge and memorabilia. He kind-of specializes in fat tire bikes from the mid 1950`s but his collection is much broader than his special interest. He has authored a few articles that have been published in industry & hobby magazines. This is a picture of Big-Luke when he purchased one of the rare Falcon Penny-Farthing bicycles (which were imported to the USA by Howie`s family company). This high wheel bike adorns the DeNitto living room and on the wall are several framed articles & pictures relating to the history of the Falcon Penny Farthing. Although you seldom see a photograph of Luke with a big smile on his face, in person he smiles a lot and he is a fun and witty guy. Luke`s charming wife, Kandis (aka Kandi) is happy about Luke`s hobby because it keeps him home working on his bikes (and cars); she knows where he is and she knows that he`s happy. There are several pictures of Kandi on this web site (to see them go to the SEARCH FEATURE on the home page and type KANDI then click on SEARCH). Additional text and pictures pending. See the picture gallery.

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The DeNitto living room which is decorated in 'early bicycle motif''. This is their Falcon Penny-Farthing, Whizzer Motorbike and a few other goodies. The Schwinn sign over the mantel is electric and lights up.


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Another view of the living room.


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Another view of the living room with three of Luke's favorite tricycles (children's wheel goods)


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One of the several Schwinn 26-inch Sting-Rays that Luke builds and sells to people who want a fun bike to ride. Luke said: . . . you can’t go 3 feet without being asked, What is that??? Where did you get it? How much is it? And how can I get one? I am currently building a facsimile of a 26” Apple Krate with Atom drum brakes front and rear with SST spokes and S-2 rims.


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Another of the several Schwinn 26-inch Sting-Rays (this one is a 26-inch 5-speed Orange Krate) that Luke builds and sells to people who want a fun bike to ride. Luke said: . . . you can’t go 3 feet without being asked, What is that??? Where did you get it? How much is it? And how can I get one? I am currently building a facsimile of a 26” Apple Krate with Atom drum brakes front and rear with SST spokes and S-2 rims.


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Another of the several Schwinn 26-inch Sting-Rays that Luke builds and sells to people who want a fun bike to ride. Luke said: . . . you can’t go 3 feet without being asked, What is that??? Where did you get it? How much is it? And how can I get one? I am currently building a facsimile of a 26” Apple Krate with Atom drum brakes front and rear with SST spokes and S-2 rims.


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Luke's very cute Schwinn 20x2.125 bike built to scale (it looks like a 26-inch but it really is a 20-inch.


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This is one of Luke's custom built bikes; it's


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This 1991 Schwinn is Luke's favorite ride when he wants to be on a regular appearing bike.


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Luke restored this 1964 Schwinn Spitfire for Kandis (aka Kandi), his sweetheart (also his wife).


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Luke's Schwinn Phantom Stool


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Another view of Luke's Schwinn Phantom Stool


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Luke's Roy Rogers bike


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The head of Luke's Roy Rogers Bike


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The front fender of Luke's Roy Rogers Bike


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