Well if we take 28" time 3.14 it gives 88 inches, but the rear tire flattens a bit under the rider's weight so 84 is probably accurate. Divided by 12 gives seven feet. 46 teeth divided by 16 teeth gives a ratio of 2.875 multiplied by 7 feet gives 20.125 feet per pedal revolution. If a racer pedaled the bike at 90 rpm he would go 1811 feet per minute, times 60 would be 108,675 feet per hour, divided by 5280(feet per mile) gives 20.58 mph. So I was just barely correct. An above average racer is supposed to be able to hold 100-110 rpm for a time-trial, so he would be well up in the 20s.
Filmonger, I will try to take a look at the parts and features you are interested in when I get a chance maybe tomorrow or Monday. That is interesting about a paper in the seat tube. I did not see any name on any of the hubs, but the rear is pretty rust-pitted in spots and it is hard to get to for cleaning being between all those spokes. I did not see any markings on the chain link on the side that is facing out, I will take a look at the other side of the chain soon.
I do not have a cell phone so the only time I can look at this page is when I can get to a desktop computer and log in, so I apologize if I do not respond to questions as quickly as some others are able to.
I re-measured the frame when a buddy of mine was over taking a look at the bike and it is closer to 22. 5" than it is to 23", center of crank to center of seat tube, a bit too small for me as I usually ride at least a 24"er.
Problems with the bike as it sits:
Needs a new chain, this one is rusty and has a seized link, one rear spoke is broken, so maybe some of the others are weak. Rear tube does not hold air. Seat is disintegrated, I have electrical tape holding it together now, needs to be replaced or redone along with probably the entire bike being taken down, cleaned and lubricated.
The buddy of mine who looked at it today is our cities biggest bicycle nut, he has a scale in his house and can guess the weight of a bicycle to a pound by hand usually. He said he thought this Pierce weighs about 25 pounds.
The bell, probably old-hat to some of you guys, but it is clockwork, you wind it up by turning the bell clockwise, then it rings when you push a button in . On the bottom of it's clamp I think it says "Standard".
Filmonger, I will try to take a look at the parts and features you are interested in when I get a chance maybe tomorrow or Monday. That is interesting about a paper in the seat tube. I did not see any name on any of the hubs, but the rear is pretty rust-pitted in spots and it is hard to get to for cleaning being between all those spokes. I did not see any markings on the chain link on the side that is facing out, I will take a look at the other side of the chain soon.
I do not have a cell phone so the only time I can look at this page is when I can get to a desktop computer and log in, so I apologize if I do not respond to questions as quickly as some others are able to.
I re-measured the frame when a buddy of mine was over taking a look at the bike and it is closer to 22. 5" than it is to 23", center of crank to center of seat tube, a bit too small for me as I usually ride at least a 24"er.
Problems with the bike as it sits:
Needs a new chain, this one is rusty and has a seized link, one rear spoke is broken, so maybe some of the others are weak. Rear tube does not hold air. Seat is disintegrated, I have electrical tape holding it together now, needs to be replaced or redone along with probably the entire bike being taken down, cleaned and lubricated.
The buddy of mine who looked at it today is our cities biggest bicycle nut, he has a scale in his house and can guess the weight of a bicycle to a pound by hand usually. He said he thought this Pierce weighs about 25 pounds.
The bell, probably old-hat to some of you guys, but it is clockwork, you wind it up by turning the bell clockwise, then it rings when you push a button in . On the bottom of it's clamp I think it says "Standard".
Last edited:
