1900 bike parts catalog.
06-02-13, 04:31 PM
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1900 bike parts catalog.
A couple of years ago a thread was started by a new member. It contained a link and cryptic message that didn't make any sense. I ended up following the link to a server on which was stored a catalog from a Rice cycle supplier in Canada circa 1900. To me that is a big deal because if you collect antiques as I do, every bit of information seems to have a price. This catalog lists everything available to a North American bike/ frame builder in the beginning of the 20th century
I stashed the file on dropbox in pdf. format. Here is the link.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p050y5paxn...00riceuoft.pdf
You have to sign up for dropbox to access the file.
It's a big file and the link will vanish in a couple of days.
I stashed the file on dropbox in pdf. format. Here is the link.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p050y5paxn...00riceuoft.pdf
You have to sign up for dropbox to access the file.
It's a big file and the link will vanish in a couple of days.
06-02-13, 05:20 PM
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Interesting how many components haven't changed too much. For example, the handlebars are roughly of the same pattern as modern bars. Brooks saddle seem to have changed very little over the last 113 years. It's amazing how all this technology got invented over the previous 20 years or so.
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This looks really cool. Thanks! I gotta shut down for a while cause of the thunderstorm. Can't wait to open this up later.
06-02-13, 07:07 PM
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Thanks for the link, Frank. This is almost like archeology, looking at a 113 year old catalog. Awesome stuff.
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This is fantastic, thank you!
Safety bicycles, but no adjustable gearing. Only coaster brakes. Wooden wheels!
I love that adjustable handlebar on p. 20.
Fishing reels! Cricket bats! Revolvers! Basically everything for a sporting goods store.
Safety bicycles, but no adjustable gearing. Only coaster brakes. Wooden wheels!
I love that adjustable handlebar on p. 20.
Fishing reels! Cricket bats! Revolvers! Basically everything for a sporting goods store.
06-03-13, 02:20 AM
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Very cool Frank. Thanks for sharing. It is truly amazing how little things have changed when you get down to the basics of bikes.
I like the tools the best. Visualize the men (doubt they allowed any females in the shops back then
) working in the shop. Where it was located, what it looked like inside, what it smelled like, the sounds, the energy.....everything done by hand. Wow!
Wish I had a time machine....
I like the tools the best. Visualize the men (doubt they allowed any females in the shops back then
) working in the shop. Where it was located, what it looked like inside, what it smelled like, the sounds, the energy.....everything done by hand. Wow!Wish I had a time machine....
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Very cool Frank. Thanks for sharing. It is truly amazing how little things have changed when you get down to the basics of bikes.
I like the tools the best. Visualize the men (doubt they allowed any females in the shops back then ) working in the shop. Where it was located, what it looked like inside, what it smelled like, the sounds, the energy.....everything done by hand. Wow!
Wish I had a time machine....
I like the tools the best. Visualize the men (doubt they allowed any females in the shops back then
) working in the shop. Where it was located, what it looked like inside, what it smelled like, the sounds, the energy.....everything done by hand. Wow!Wish I had a time machine....
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I took a copy. I like the way dropbox offered to copy it into my own dropbox.
Beautiful catalog, full of beautiful stuff. Thanks, Frank!
Beautiful catalog, full of beautiful stuff. Thanks, Frank!
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I really enjoyed looking through the catalogue - thank you for the link.
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Hmm. Interesting catalog, and the prices are excellent, but I wasn't able to add anything to my shopping cart. I really want one of those enameling ovens.
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Nice! Thanks for posting 
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Cool piece of history. Also shows that weight was not an issue back then, nota single item has the weight listed!
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I'm on page 26. I plan to look at the whole thing. It's gorgeous. The fine craftsmanship and engineering are evident. Page 20 has lovely handlebars!
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Since this would have been contemporary with the Wrights' bike shop, I looked for that name, but didn't see it. I guess they weren't too huge in the grand scheme of the bicycle business.
