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Pierce Bicycle Mega Thread + Serial Numbers

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Pierce Special 55615 - Serial Number on the seat post. Museum has dated it around c1901. I think we can get some fairly accurate dates with analysis of the stolen ads. Though, they to can have typos and be incorrect. ( TY to Cabe member Blue Streak for the work on this. )

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From Bearings 1894 for the 1895 market.... Note the name migrating to Pierce in conjunction with the Queen City line.

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From Bearings for the 1895 bicycle show in Chicago - Note the introduction of the Pierce brand.

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Jan 1895 at the chicago show stand 37 { from Bearings Jan 1895 )

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First Ad for the Model 1 Pierce ( from Bearings Jan 1895 )

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Bearings reporter at the show in 1895 - note prices and no of models.

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Here is My 1920s PKS!!:D Based on The Details and Specifications; It is 22" Mid BB to Top of Seat Tube,,,and 21" From Top BB to Top of Seat Tube!!!
I'm NO Expert!!!
May Come Up for SALE PM If Interested!!
Pure Track Bikes are Too Soft for The Road,,and I Like Riding Mines Hard!!!
Check the Color!!!!
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