Jeff Archer houses about 450 vintage bikes in his shop and museum in Statesville, N.C., the majority of which are mountain bikes. His collection traces the sport's entire technological history, including the quirky, kooky stops along the way (ahem, Manitou FS and Ritchey Lite Beam). Displays of craftsmanship and artistry from a generation of builders rest inside Archer's walls: Potts, Shafer, Breeze, Bontrager, LeMond, Klein and Fisher are all there. It's truly the mothership for bike geeks.
Gallery: First Flight Bikes' Vintage Collection
Gallery: First Flight Bikes' Vintage Collection