New York, NY
Updated 1/17/2004                           Click on images to see a larger view

       A bicycle maker who was well known for his 6 Day Racing machines. He made bikes under a number of brand names, including his own.

In a letter to Bicycling magazine, July 1976:
" I am an old bicycle rider and have built hundreds of bicycles
for the Otto C. Ling Co. of New York City. (They are out of business
now as both Mr. Ling and his son are dead.)

Alvin Drysdale, Bradley Beach, NJ

Marvelous photos taken as Alvin Drysdale hearth brazes a very large frame...

       
Photos courtesy John Pergolizzi

"Velox" Bike
from side

A "Velox" Bicycle
Head tube shot.

"Velox"
downtube decal

Drawing showing variations in head tube decal

Ditto down tube decal

Jeff Groman's 1947 detail...

Blue road bike from 1940s~50s?

Lady's frame with good view of original decals...

Joe Bender-Zanoni's Nervex lugged road bike.