Please help me identify my new bike! Wooden rims, Nov 3 1888 build
03-08-11, 09:07 PM
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Please help me identify my new bike! Wooden rims, Nov 3 1888 build
Found in a barn a year ago
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03-08-11, 09:14 PM
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Cool ! What do you suppose is that bracket hanging off down tube?
Can't quite see the saddle in pic...wonder what that round bracket is also
hanging off front of it?
Can't quite see the saddle in pic...wonder what that round bracket is also
hanging off front of it?
03-08-11, 09:22 PM
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I can only imagine it held a water bottle cage or water bottle somehow? There's an ancient dried up piece of leather as a shim between the frame and bracket
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Just re-read the date. It says 'PATD Nov 23 1888'
So not sure when it's from. When was coaster brake invented?
So not sure when it's from. When was coaster brake invented?
03-08-11, 09:54 PM
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Wooden rims are going to clean up nicely. All pinstriping is still there and red is nice and bold
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A few more pictures. Any ideas?
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I would say it's as the seat and brake says, A Gentruy.I don't think there were a lot of suppliers back then so it's probably all in house and company stamps. Looks cool. Kinda like a old Harly.
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That's pretty amazing. I'd jump at the chance to ride something that old, just to see what it feels like.
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Jason,
Can't help you with the ID, but my guess is the wheels are not as old as 1888. Here's why: The first practical pneumatic tire was not invented until 1888.
https://www.ideafinder.com/history/in...umatictire.htm
Coaster brakes were invented by New Departure in 1898.
https://history.gmheritagecenter.com/...turing_Company
Hope this is helpful. My guess would be the bike is from 1900-1910. Any printing on the rims? Have you pulled the crankset?
Can't help you with the ID, but my guess is the wheels are not as old as 1888. Here's why: The first practical pneumatic tire was not invented until 1888.
In 1887, John Dunlop developed the first practical pneumatic tire for his son's tricycle, tested it, and patented it on December 7, 1888. Dunlop’s development of the pneumatic tire arrived at a crucial time in the development of road transportation. Commercial production began in late 1890 in Belfast, Ireland. Dunlop partnered with William Du Cros to form a company that would later become the Dunlop Rubber Company.
Coaster brakes were invented by New Departure in 1898.
https://history.gmheritagecenter.com/...turing_Company
Hope this is helpful. My guess would be the bike is from 1900-1910. Any printing on the rims? Have you pulled the crankset?
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^^^^^ yes sir!
There were many, many bicycle manufacturers in 1900. Here is a list of 3100 brands.
https://www.thewheelmen.org/sections/...yclebrands.asp
Pedals seen to be the most expensive parts of the antiques. Be careful taking it apart. They aren't worth a lot but they are getting quite rare.
There were many, many bicycle manufacturers in 1900. Here is a list of 3100 brands.
https://www.thewheelmen.org/sections/...yclebrands.asp
Pedals seen to be the most expensive parts of the antiques. Be careful taking it apart. They aren't worth a lot but they are getting quite rare.
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Jason,
Can't help you with the ID, but my guess is the wheels are not as old as 1888. Here's why: The first practical pneumatic tire was not invented until 1888.
https://www.ideafinder.com/history/in...umatictire.htm
Coaster brakes were invented by New Departure in 1898.
https://history.gmheritagecenter.com/...turing_Company
Hope this is helpful. My guess would be the bike is from 1900-1910. Any printing on the rims? Have you pulled the crankset?
Can't help you with the ID, but my guess is the wheels are not as old as 1888. Here's why: The first practical pneumatic tire was not invented until 1888.
https://www.ideafinder.com/history/in...umatictire.htm
Coaster brakes were invented by New Departure in 1898.
https://history.gmheritagecenter.com/...turing_Company
Hope this is helpful. My guess would be the bike is from 1900-1910. Any printing on the rims? Have you pulled the crankset?
Interesting - I was trying to figure out what the coaster brake said on it, and that's what it is - New Departure
03-09-11, 07:40 AM
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As a sidenote and more just out of curiosity, is there any sort of value to
bikes like this?
bikes like this?
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yeah it's a date - in the year 1913. No idea if it is the original tire, but the BFGoodrich Safety Tread Bicycle Tire makes me think it's no later than the 20's
I'm still learning about this vintage - this is older than I'm used to looking at.
Here's the exact hub I have - I'm guessing this seller's price is a little out of line? And if the seller is on here by chance - just kidding
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en
I'm still learning about this vintage - this is older than I'm used to looking at.
Here's the exact hub I have - I'm guessing this seller's price is a little out of line? And if the seller is on here by chance - just kidding
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en
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Flip the bars, get rid of that sissy coaster brake- it'll make an awesome fixie!!
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Heavens, we're not talking about preserving a Schwinn Racer or a Huffy single speed!
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So is an oxalic acid bath the best bet to reclaim any remnant of chrome on the crank, hub(s), etc?
And lexol on the seat?
And lexol on the seat?
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Brifters and a carbon fork?
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