I Found #'s For Davis Dayton

[MEW1359]

I think Davis Sewing Machine Company moved from New York to Dayton in 1892, and “started” the changeover to bicycles. Lots of history about this in that 81 page thread. Not sure when they started making their racers.

 

[MEW1359]

.....roadsters

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Interesting thank you
My next question is what was the first year roadsters?

Roadster would have been made from year one.

 

[Goldenindian]

It’s possible it’s a model 170 Dayton roadster .....which would be 1920....just my two cents (guess). The (1) is possibly not stamped. Cool find thanks for sharing.

 

[JO BO]

I'm still leaning 1907 because of seat design and other features eg. chain style. doesn't appear to have pinched stays, frame bulkiness etc. It also seems teens stuff always have a 6 digit serial number also where this bike has only 5

 

[JO BO]

Here is my 1920 Dayton(on left) notice pinched stays, lighter frame style, 6 digit serial ,front fork design,newer font style on numbers etc...