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  1. delectans

    1898-1903 Pierce Special

    Catalog illustration does seem to be very similar, but the description indicates the regular 131/132/133 'Racer' to have arched fork crown versus the plate fork crown on the 'Special Racer'. For that extra 10 bucks you also got upgraded "special tubular hubs" instead of the "flanged barrel...
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    1898-1903 Pierce Special

    Regarding paint, I am inclined to think that there are several coats of red/carmine over black. May have an original factory applied carmine coat, with later additional touch up coat added in areas of wear. This is evident in the particularly thick paint with craquelure at top of seat tube...
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    1898-1903 Pierce Special

    Congrats on your beautiful Pierce 'Special'! I believe, as Shawn suggested above, your bike to be a non-Racer Pierce Special, based upon frame size. From the photos it appears the frame is 24" or even 25", a taller frame than Pierce would have used on Racers, which were only available in 21"...
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    Who made "Black Beauty" badged bikes??? and Mont. Wards "De Luxe"

    A magnificent machine! Congrats again, Darcie/Nick!
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    Calling all Crown + Great Western MFG. experts...

    Exceptionally beautiful geometry with such a sexy fork rake. Congrats!
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    Iver Johnson Truss, and Teens Dayton

    Two great bikes from a genuinely passionate bike guy. The machines will be much loved!
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    Please help identify

    Hill climb cycle racing was popular in Europe in the 1880s, as evidenced by the oldest continuing cycle race in the world, the Catford Hill Climb: http://www.catfordcc.co.uk/hillclimb/history.aspx?sm=21_4 The Catford Cycling Club history refers to the particular popularity of hill climbs...
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    Please help identify

    Bars and gearing possibly set up for early hill climb racing?
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    Two 20ish Hawthorne Flyers I picked up today

    Great score! You did well with this pair of old Hawthornes. Please post some detailed pics when you get them sorted.
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    Sold For Sale: Early Henry Zahn Black Diamond made in Buffalo, New York

    ...but what a bike to blow your "diet" on. An extraordinary bike!
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    1926/7 Hawthorne Flyer Motorbike Complete - Original - BEAUTY

    Glad you are not parting the tank on this splendid bike and survivor, Amanda! Tank is absolutely correct. http://https://share.shutterfly.com/share/received/welcome.sfly?fid=6bec497e50f943da&sid=0AZNmLVi5ZN2KibM...
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    Sears Chief Bicycle For Sale

    Wondering if this bike is still available? New member here and cannot seem to send PMs as yet? Thanks!
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