another trick signed card on eBay.... http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5...0001&campid=5335809022&icep_item=381506234499
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What is he wearing?Any thoughts on what the make of this cycle may be?
The rider is Guy Torley, famous "fancy" rider in his day especially in Minn.
Multiple articles refer to his bicycle as a "special make" but do not refer to a particular special maker.
I suppose he could have had any small craftsman build it but there are some relatively distinct features, triple crown fork, nearly no rake by the looks of the fork,
Here's my 1890's? Unicycle in orig condition. Definitely a trick bike. Only one I've seen or know of for the moment.
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I have one of these fancy cycling trick bikes manufactured by Stearns (perhaps a custom model?) Has anyone seen a Stearns catalog featuring this model? It has lugs on the frame and wheels. 26" wheels. Straight forks (no rake). The headset is slotted so that the handlebars and neck can be easily removed while riding. It's geared pretty high as well. Does anyone else have one of these from another manufacturer?
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I have one of these fancy cycling trick bikes manufactured by Stearns (perhaps a custom model?) Has anyone seen a Stearns catalog featuring this model? It has lugs on the frame and wheels. 26" wheels. Straight forks (no rake). The headset is slotted so that the handlebars and neck can be easily removed while riding. It's geared pretty high as well. Does anyone else have one of these from another manufacturer?
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Maybe it's just one hell of a beard?What is he wearing?
What's with the face mask?
Lots of people wear anti pollution masks riding in London, I don't imagine this was a problem back then.