Brian R.
Wore out three sets of tires already!
I bought this bike with no head badge. The best guess is that it is a Crown by Great Western Mfg, due to the cutouts in the bottom bracket and Fauber crank set. I've been researching Crowns on this site and discovered that GWM made the Fauber crank set, so that makes sense. I also found photos of a Crown that seems to have the same frame construction and headset. If you think it's not a Crown but something else, please reply! Ignore the seat and front fender, as I believe they are not original to this bike.
1. What year or year range was this bike made by Great Western?
2. Which design of Crown badge was mostly likely on this bike originally? There is one tiny screw near the top front of the head tube, and I cannot find any other screw holes (but a second one might be hidden under rust). A photo would be great if you have one!
3. What make of hub brake and front hub were on this bike when new? Mine has a Hercules hub brake made by Canada Cycle and Motor (CCM), which is clearly not the correct one.
If you have parts for this bike that you are willing to sell, like a head badge, hub brake, front hub, handlebar stem, and handlebars, please contact me.
1. What year or year range was this bike made by Great Western?
2. Which design of Crown badge was mostly likely on this bike originally? There is one tiny screw near the top front of the head tube, and I cannot find any other screw holes (but a second one might be hidden under rust). A photo would be great if you have one!
3. What make of hub brake and front hub were on this bike when new? Mine has a Hercules hub brake made by Canada Cycle and Motor (CCM), which is clearly not the correct one.
If you have parts for this bike that you are willing to sell, like a head badge, hub brake, front hub, handlebar stem, and handlebars, please contact me.