Toc Ladies Sterling

[Ed Minas]

Does anyone have one or pictures of a Sterling ? It has a hint that at one time it had a spoon brake, but other than a screw and a tab there nothing left. It may be a fender mounting. Just curious if they even had spoon brakes on ladies Sterlings
Thank you

 

[Blue Streak]

Sterling catalog cuts from www.sterba-bike.cz

1894 Sterling:

1897 Sterling:

1898 Sterling:

Sterling Tandem with front brake:

 

[Barnegatbicycles]

1897

 

[Jesse McCauley]

I have seen this style of spoon brake before, usually a small hinge is integral to the inside edge of the fork crown?
For this type of spoon brake I don't believe crown "guide" is necessary since it is so sturdily mounted.

 

[Jesse McCauley]

Sterling catalog cuts from www.sterba-bike.cz

1894 Sterling:
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1897 Sterling:
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1898 Sterling:
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Sterling Tandem with front brake:
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@Blue Streak is that top tube on the front end of that tandem de-mountable? Haven't seen that style up close, love it.

 

[Ed Minas]

Thanks Jessie indeed that exactly the style I have. The little pivot is still on the fork

 

[Ed Minas]

1897
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Does anyone have one or pictures of a Sterling ? It has a hint that at one time it had a spoon brake, but other than a screw and a tab there nothing left. It may be a fender mounting. Just curious if they even had spoon brakes on ladies Sterlings
Thank you

Wow Barn guy (insert real name LOL) That looks like exactly what I need. Any chance that is for sale?? Does it require special stem and handle bars????? Thanks again.

 

[Ed Minas]

1897
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Sterling catalog cuts from www.sterba-bike.cz

1894 Sterling:
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1897 Sterling:
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1898 Sterling:
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Sterling Tandem with front brake:
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Thank you so much that is super helpful.

 

[Barnegatbicycles]

Nfs I can get you more pictures at some point if you want.

 

[Blue Streak]

@Blue Streak is that top tube on the front end of that tandem de-mountable? Haven't seen that style up close, love it.

Similar setup on a 1896 Tribune Combination Tandem: