Drysdale Red Devil Track Bike Wood Rims Major Taylor Stem
05-08-11, 12:15 PM
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Drysdale Red Devil Track Bike Wood Rims Major Taylor Stem
I picked up this Alvin Drysdale Red Devil Track bike. Made in New York City. Features a BSA crankset , Major taylor stem , Nice true wood rims, Wiley Bayless hubs , The seat post is marked Reynolds 531. Came with a nice clamp on track brake set up that I removedand an extra set of wood wheels with BSA Hubs. I am a happy boy, just need to change out the tire and take it for a ride. Too bad someone repainted the bike. The red you see poking out is where I wiped the old paint with a little paint thinner to reveal some of the original paint, thinking about trying that on the whole frame.
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05-08-11, 12:26 PM
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Great bike - Drysdale was one of the great American bicycle builders, and part of the vibrant era of US cycling between the two world wars.
05-08-11, 12:47 PM
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I like it.
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PLUS ONE Wood wheels are on my wish list, Maybe christmas.
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very nice. One day I'll get an old, old track bike with wooden rims (hopefully).
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