1915 Flying Merkel 400 scout

[Goldenindian]

1915 Miami Flying Merkel 400 scout (faux resto)

Probably my all time favorite bicycle from the teens era!
Have to give a special thanks to Jesse McCauley, Brant (New Mexico Brant), Paul (Oldwhizzer), John (whizzer1), Robert (barracuda), and Cabe member Stephen. Couldn’t have done it without their help. A lot of great people part of the Cabe community. Never did locate that cool Miami hub and wanted some cooler grips, but it is a awesome bike regardless. Still looking. Thanks. Enjoy the pictures. More to come….

 

[SKPC]

 

[Rusty72]

Amazing !!!

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Looks fabulous Glenn! Congratulations; I am glad I could assist with this beauty.

 

[cyclingday]

Wow!
What a magnificent bicycle!
Fantastic job on the fauxtina.
Really nice photo shoot as well.
Thanks, for the look see.
Definitely looking forward to more, of this wonderful bike.
Congrats!

 

[Goldenindian]

 

[catfish]

Beautiful !

 

[Jesse McCauley]

There it is!!!
Community, skill, vision and a passion all working in perfect harmony.
Congratulations, kudos, bravo.

 

[Freqman1]

Now that gets my motor running! Great bicycle. V/r Shawn

 

[Goldenindian]

This bicycle was a fun one to work on and assemble.

The guy I got it from told me it was in a hayloft for probably 80 years! When it was purchased new in 1915 it was the only source of transportation on the property.