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1892
Where It All Began George P. Huffman oversees the manufacturing of the first Davis Sewing Machine Company bicycle in Dayton, Ohio.
1899
Dayton Special Roadster The Dayton Special Roadster rolls onto the scene with cylindrical ball hubs, 23” tires and wood rims.
1904
Dayton Racer The Dayton Racer introduces a new look with dropped handlebars, narrow racer wood rims, 28” tires and the “DAYTON” sprocket chainwheel.
1913
Dayton Cushion Frame Roadster Huffman's Dayton Cushion Frame Roadster provides comfort with unique shock-absorbing construction.
1920
Dayton LaFrance The Dayton LaFrance, a motobike styled after a motorcycle, features braced handlebars, rear kickstand, wood rims and 28” tires.
1925
Huffman Manufacturing Company is Formed Horace Huffman forms the Huffman Manufacturing Company, which then produces steel bicycle rims.
1936
Huffman Dayton Streamliner The Huffman Dayton Streamliner ushers in a new look and a new name. One of the first Huffman bicycles, it offers streamline construction and balloon tires.
1940
Huffman introduces bike assembly line Huffman introduces the first-ever straight line conveyor bike assembly in the U.S. Huffman bike production doubles to 480 bikes in 8 hours.
1942
Huffman Helps the War Effort Huffman Manufacturing helps the U.S. Government in the World War II effort while also making civilian bicycles.
1949
Huffy Becomes a Household Name Advertising makes “Huffy” a household name by introducing the Huffy Convertible bike.
Huffy Convertible Bike The Huffy Convertible's rear training wheels with foot steps revolutionize the children's bicycle market and is the first bicycle to use the “Huffy” nameplate.
1955
Huffy Radio Bicycle The Huffy Radio Bicycle provides a radio built into the tank, with the antenna and battery pack on the rear carrier, appealing to music lovers.
1962
One Million Bikes Huffy produces its one millionth bicycle.
1969
Huffy Dragster The Huffy Dragster is one of Huffy’s early BMX bikes, paving the way for strong sales in the BMX market.
1973
Huffy Scout The Huffy Scout pioneers a new look for the '70s and becomes a best seller. This 10-speed, lightweight bicycle features a narrow racing saddle, dropped-style handlebars and an American West color scheme.
1976
Huffy Ranks First in Bike Sales Huffy becomes the #1 selling bike brand in U.S. market.
1979
Huffy Donates 30 millionth Bike Huffy donates its 30 millionth bicycle to the Smithsonian Institute.
1984
Huffy Wins Big at Summer Olympics United States athletes riding Huffy bicycles combine to win 2 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medal in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics.
1987
Sigma Follows Lead of Technology from Olympics The Huffy Sigma brings Olympic performance features to 20” bikes with disk wheel covers. Consumer preference for the Huffy Sigma makes it the new standard for performance in the 20” category.
1991
Huffy Stone Mountain The Huffy Stone Mountain climbs to the top of the mountain bike market. This 18-speed mountain bicycle features everything consumers want in a mountain bike – from the 26” gumwall Power-Trac tires and custom Portage bag to the slip-on water bottle and sandblast-look paint effect.
1995
Looney Tunes Licenses Huffy introduces its first bicycle license featuring cartoon characters from Warner Bros.; the trend continues with Huffy bikes licensed characters such as Disney’s Mickey Mouse, Princesses and Cars; Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer and Thomas the Tank Engine.
1999
New Ironman Brand Launched Huffy acquires the Ironman license endorsed by the youngest and oldest competitors to ever complete Ironman Hawaii (Jim Ward, age 78 and Loke McMichael, age 18).
2000
Micro Scooters Launched Over 2.2 million Micro scooters sold as people discover that the ride for them isn't always a bike.
2006
Huffy Sells 100 Millionth Bicycle Huffy celebrates 30 years as #1 selling bike brand in the U.S. and sells its 100 millionth bicycle.
2008
Huffy Launches Exciting New Website Huffy launches huffy.com, a fun, interactive website. Visitors can browse new products, locate bike trails, play games and more.
2009
Disney Princess Bicycles Huffy brings the magic of Disney to kids everywhere with its exciting new Disney Princess® line of bikes, trikes and scooters.
2009 - Disney Princesses Featuring the Huffy Disney Princess Bikes.
2010
Huffy Targets Adults for New Print Campaign Huffy's fun, new print campaign reminds grown ups of the simple pleasures of riding a bike.
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Here’s a look at some of the Huffy bikes that have captured the imagination of kids and adults through our TV commercials since the early nineties.
1994 - Speed of Light Featuring the Huffy Electro Light Bikes.
1995 - Metal Masters Featuring the Huffy Metaloid Bike.
1996 - Pop Star Featuring the Huffy Pop Star Bikes.
1996 - Call of the Wild Featuring the Huffy Eco-Terra Bikes.
1996 - Skreecher Featuring the Huffy Skreecher Bike.
1998 - The Fly Featuring Huffy Aluminum Bikes.
2010 - Sleepover Featuring the Huffy Disney Rapunzel Bikes.
2011 – Racetrack Featuring the Huffy Disney Cars 2 Bikes