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03-28-24 | 09:30 AM

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cocoabeachcrab

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From: Newport RI

Bikes: enough one would think, but thinking isn't my strong point

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Originally Posted by unworthy1

It's way out of my wheelhouse but I did think the gears were skip-tooth, the crankset and stem will be further clues to folks who know far more about this era/vintage than me!
I'm subscribing for the stunning solution to this stumper!

i think it might be a "pop" brennan built bike frame. the bike came from NJ seller and seeing images of his frames from the 30's, there are a ton of similarities. there are no serial numbers anywhere on the frame, and a small shop frame builder may not have used serial number stamping. John "Pop" Brennan bicycle builder and mechanic | Classic Cycle Bainbridge Island Kitsap County
im working on cleaning up the copper plated frame. i tried wright copper cleaner but no joy, so took a chance with fine bronze wool and mother's mag and aluminum polish, and it's looking amazing so far. won't be able to get all the imperfections out but it will still look really good. lots of hard work with this one!

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