1896 The New York Bicycle
09-10-15, 07:27 PM
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1896 The New York Bicycle
This is my 1896 The New York Bicycle. I am conducting a proper full restoration. It will be brought to Copake this year and auctioned off. Just wondering if you folks had any comments or Info! I will post update photos as well
09-10-15, 07:54 PM
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interesting machine. No brakes at all? It does not look like it has any fittings for even a spoon brake. Probably not the easiest bike to mount and dismount from.
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Where did you pick it up / how did you acquire it? Where are you sourcing parts from...or are you planning on trying to bring most of the parts back to life?
This forum is great when you have specific asks or inquiries for the folks that hang around here. It's less useful when you don't.
09-10-15, 08:23 PM
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A decent amount of work. I actually found it in the depths of eBay, got it shipped. No needs to source parts as I e bike bank of my own. Most parts have been brought back to life. Shes a beauty so far!
09-10-15, 10:37 PM
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That's just about the ultimate bike restoration! Keep us posted, this is going to be a great one!
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That's not bad at 22 lbs.
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Very cool bit of history, and it looks like quite the project.
Are all the parts original? Will this be restored for display only, or is the object to be able to take it for the occasional ceremonial ride?
Are all the parts original? Will this be restored for display only, or is the object to be able to take it for the occasional ceremonial ride?
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I just did the nifty Google street view of 155 w 23rd St. in NYC.
Although it looks like the business is closed, there are some bikes chained up outside.
The niftier thing... I found I could go inside Francisco's Centro Vasco. Yay Google.
Although it looks like the business is closed, there are some bikes chained up outside.
The niftier thing... I found I could go inside Francisco's Centro Vasco. Yay Google.
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