The Wright Brothers Cycle Company recreates their classic bicycles with modern materials and technology. It is located near the original bicycle shop that Orville and Wilbur Wright established in Dayton. The Wright Brothers Cycle Company bikes feature Shimano Alfine 11 or 8 gearing and front and rear disc brakes. If you are interested in purchasing a Wright Cycle Company bike, contact one of these shops for more information.

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The Wright Cycle Company Shop is part of the Wright Cycle Company Complex, which includes five locations around the Dayton area. The hours vary, but the cycle shop is open nine to five Monday through Friday. The shop is closed on Saturdays and Sundays, and is closed on holidays and in bad weather. You can tour the bicycle shop in about 20 minutes.

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The Wright Cycle Company Shop was originally located in the Greenfield Village. The building originally did not have windows, but the brothers eventually added them. The windowless building was probably a mistake. Orville Wright likely pointed out the mistake before the building was dedicated. In the photo, the man in the foreground is believed to be Orville Wright.

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While the Wright Brothers' Cycle Shop is no longer a working shop, it was once owned by Henry Ford, who later bought the shop. The shop was moved to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan, and opened to the public in 1938. Today, it is part of the Ford Museum and Greenfield Village theme park, which celebrates the Wright Brothers and their inventions.

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The Wright Cycle Company Shop was the fourth bicycle shop the Wright brothers operated. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1990. The building is part of the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, which offers guided tours. The building is also located in a partially restored neighborhood. It is the only Wright Cycle Company Shop building still standing on its original site.

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In 1896, the Wright Cycle Company announced that it would begin manufacturing bicycles. The company promised to have samples ready in seven to ten days, and that the bikes would be available for purchase before the end of the year. In 1897, the Wright Cycle Company joined the ranks of approximately 3,000 bicycle manufacturers in the United States. The Wright Cycle Company Shop offered a range of different bicycles, including the Wright Special, the Van Cleve, and the Lady's Model. In addition to the classic van Cleve, the Wright Brothers Cycle Company Shop featured models named after Wright's maternal ancestors.

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The Wright Cycle Company Complex is located in Dayton, Ohio and includes several locations. It provides the most comprehensive look at Wright's history. The Wright Cycle Company Shop and Elizabeth Diamond Jewelry are also located on the same property. The Wright Cycle Company complex also includes the Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center.

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