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Bike Web The Strap jockey strap from the mid
1930s. As their advertising said, "A three-inch waistband
all-elastic supporter that gives extra-firm support, is sturdy,
long-lasting, comfortable." Notice that the pouch and waistband
are made of the same material.
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The Bike No. 9 has an extra-wide 6" waistband.
Also shown is the package/box for the Bike No. 9 Athletic
Supporter, now with 4T-280 Heat Resistant Rubber. The Bike
Web Company.
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Another Bike Web Jockey Strap from the late 1930s. |

Another Bike No. 10 supporter, this one has a single blue tracer
line around a 3" waistband. |
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This cotton Bike No. 10 with plain waistband
is from the 1960s. Also shown is the packaging material
for the Bike No 10, Men's Supporter.
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Bike No. 10 with one red tracer line around
waistband. Tracer lines were added by Bike to give athletes a
visual method for choosing the proper size jockstrap from a
large pile in the locker room ... one stripe for small, two for
medium, and three for large. The packaging reads "Men's
Supporter, all-purpose cottong 3 in. elastic waistband."
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A size L Bike No. 10 with three red tracer lines. |
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According to the label, this cotton Bike No. 10 was "Made in
S.A." (believed to be South Africa). |

A size Medium Bike No. 10 with two red tracer lines. |

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This is an early version of the Bike No. 10 (model 7110) with
red/blue/red tracer lines. The box reads "Men's Athletic
Supporter. Provides comfortable support, helps prevent
strain and fatigue.". The ideal supporter for general
athletic activity.
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This Bike "Varsity" No. 10 has a single red tracer line and the
familiar "bike wheel" on the label. The packaging states
"Delux Men's Supporter" and features a basketball player.
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One of the newer Bike No. 10 (model 7110) supporters after
several years of continuous wear. Notice the wording on the back
of the box, "Bike ... The Original Jockstrap." A style and
type for all sports activities. Ideal for general athetic
activity.
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Bike Pro 10 made for the professional
athlete. The waistband, pouch and legstraps are much heavier
than the regular Bike No. 10 of the period. |

Close-up of a Bike Pro 10 pouch after several months of
continuous wear. |

Bike No. 11 with red/yellow/blue tracer lines.
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Professional model Bike No. 100 shown in size medium of genuine surgical elastic with
three fabric covered metal ribs (two in the front and one in the
back) to prevent "waistband curl." The label, sewn into the
inside back of the waistband, has the familiar Bike wheel logo.
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The Bike Pro 100 deluxe supporter was designed for the active
athlete. Features multiple red and blue tracer lines around a
2½" elasticized waistband and a sturdy porous knit pouch.
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This is the Bike "University" No. 11. This heavy-duty supporter
was made for the professional athlete.
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Cotton Bike No. 59 swimmer supporter from the 1960s. |
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Nylon Bike No. 58 "Delux Swim Supporter" from the 1970s.
Shown in size small. Packaging features a swimmer diving.
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The Bike ProLine sports the official NFL emblem on the waistband
label. |
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This model of the Bike athletic supporter was used by the U.S.
military. The 3" waistband is heavier and more durable than
regular Bike waistbands. |

A plaid Bike? Paul Winston of the legendary Chipp Clothiers of
New York, modified this Bike No. 10 by overlaying the pouch with
a Scotch plaid. Known for their whimsical linings in otherwise
conservative suits, Chipp also offered matching tie and jock
strap sets in the early 1960s. Winston would cut and sew them
himself while watching football at home, cranking out up to two
dozen modified jocks an hour. |

Modified Bike jockstrap with a chamois pouch. This jock is
especially sensual when the pouch is wet. |
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Below is a collection of cup-style vintage Bike Jockstrap
Pictures |

Raunched Bike cup-style
supporter. The plastic cup is held into the pouch with two metal
snaps at the top. |

The Bike jock brief with cup pocket. Shown here with a Bike
banana cup, the jock brief offers the support of a jockstrap
with the full seat coverage of underwear. |

This is Bike's latest attempt at improving the cup jock, the
Bike Pro-Fit adjustable jock. It has an adjustable cup design
for customizing fit and placement. Probably the most poorly
designed, most uncomfortable jockstrap I've ever worn! |

Here's an older Bike No. 55 men's cotton cup supporter unit with
the familiar "Bike Wheel" logo and three red tracer lines around
a 3" elastic waistband. The snap-open pouch holds a
rubber-cushioned, hi-impact plastic cup. The same supporter was
sold as the Bike No. 53 without the cup. |

This extremely rare Bike No. 58 was probably a hockey player's
jockstrap. Note the similarity of the position of the legstraps
on this model and the Canadian-made Pender and Protex jocks on
the next page. |
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