Outing by Hay & Willits

[New Mexico Brant]

Thanks to the return of the restored Hunt saddle by Josh @STRADALITE I started seriously working on the Hay and Willits Mfr. Company "Outing". I love the sexy geometry of this bicycle! So many refined treatments were used by this Indianapolis, Indiana maker; they were clearly ahead of their time! A special thanks to @Jesse McCauley as this bicycle is missing it’s badge. Jesse was responsible for the proper identification.

The serial number appears to be pretty low digits but I can’t quite make it out. I am not going to do the 'lottery ticket scratch-off" so it may remain a mystery.

The frame has thinned remains of a gunmetal blue paint. One has to imagine this color is similar to the paint mentioned on some early Racycles.

I look forward to presenting updates in the coming days and weeks.

Any further information and posts are greatly appreciated. I have had trouble finding literature on this company.

Thank you for looking!

 

[corbettclassics]

Here ya go Brant .. (from my archives) ------->>

 

[dnc1]

Thanks to the return of the restored Hunt saddle by Josh @STRADALITE I started seriously working on the Hay and Willits Mfr. Company "Outing". I love the sexy geometry of this bicycle! So many refined treatments were used by this Indianapolis, Indiana maker; they were clearly ahead of their time! A special thanks to @Jesse McCauley as this bicycle is missing it’s badge. Jesse was responsible for the proper identification.

The serial number appears to be pretty low digits but I can’t quite make it out. I am not going to do the 'lottery ticket scratch-off" so it may remain a mystery.

The frame has thinned remains of a gunmetal blue paint. One has to imagine this color is similar to the paint mentioned on some early Racycles.

I look forward to presenting updates in the coming days and weeks.

Any further information and posts are greatly appreciated. I have had trouble finding literature on this company.

Thank you for looking!

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What a saddle!
Wonderful.

 

[Mercian]

Hi Brant.

S/N seems to be 3340.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[DonChristie]

Nice ride! Will be great seeing it roadworthy! Oh, ya, Josh does miracles! Beautiful Saddle!

 

[Jesse McCauley]

The Outing was responsible for one of the more memorable 1890's adverts in my database.

 

[Jesse McCauley]

1896 Model Hay & Willits

 

[Jesse McCauley]

1896 "Baby Outing"

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Some more progress was made yesterday; trying on gums for size. The Outing needs an overly wide rear hub. I am still trying to figure out a solution. These Dean tires still need a patina to be applied and I can fiddle with this wheel set so it can be used just for display until a more suitable rear wheel becomes available.

 

[catfish]

Very nice!