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Does anyone recognize those frame lugs?

My first “rider” Pneumatic Safety has gained a new caretaker! I provided him with all the information I had on it and pinned it down to 1902-4. We would both like any information. its a century marathon “Chicago “

There was a complimentary article on the success of the CABE in the spring 2021 newsletter. They mention the focus is more on post 1933 era bikes, but I have found an incredible amount of archival information and illuminating advice about the ToC era right here! thanks CABers!

21” frame 7” crank # 53 Bridgeport rat traps Whitney chain It’s supposed to be geared at 84.8” The sprocket are 24 and 8 tooth.

I gave the 1941 Western Flyer to My youngest nephew, so it’s back to the old barn for a bike to ride around on the compound. I am currently obsessed with pneumatic safeties but nothing beats balloon tires on loose sand. Also the fenders and chain guard keep most of it off the sprockets and...

At midnight A good friend gave me a heads up on this 28” Chicago at an estate sale this morning just over in Comal county! I’m not used to finding wooden wheels this close to home. He also had two straight NOS rims for it for $25 each! I assured the seller that it was Schwinn built, but now I...

Trying to help another Essex owner out, in identifying his bicycle. He’s away from it, and unable to take more photographs for the time being. Thanks much!

I now believe that it is a 1902 Wasp after doing some more research and learning that the American Cycle Mfg. Co formed then. So my Wasp was probably built from dead stock from one of 48 companies and I am curious about which one it might be. Anyone have any clues? Here’s...

Or is it just another generic ABC? The grip looks like leather wrapped wood but it’s rubber with a brass ferrule. The badge holes are 2-15/16” center to center.

So I solved my mismatched rim problem with the Cleveland by acquiring another one with an identical flat profile and removed a steel rod that had been driven through the finger joint. I have discovered that Cleveland painted the rims black with a Cleveland blue stripe down the center line of he...

I am having a reproduction Garford saddle made by Paul Watson in Australia, so I am trying to figure out what saddle was typically used by Cleveland in 1901. They used a Garford 284 model on the 1903 Cleveland so I am looking for Garford catalog images from that time period in order to can get...

I’m trying to figure out whether or not the saddle pan is original or not. The steel tool roll loops just look out of place to me. so far I have determined that it should have grey rubber tiring but it’s so badly deteriorated I don’t know the diameter. The handlebar is installed backwards and...

It looks really early to me....

Unfortunately this cannot be done with 21st Century zipper jackets.

Looking for a rear mounting peg for a 3/8”axle. Crusty is acceptable.

Preferably looking for one end ferrule, or let’s just put it this way. I will take it any way I can get it even if it comes down to buying another single grip or set, as long as they are very similar to these.

I have owned this bike since 1991 and finally pulled it outta the barn. It’s gonna be a farm/rat bicycle because the red knobbies on it do well in this sugary sand. I probably could have bought another really nice project for what I have put into it but it has good memories! Right now it’s...

Took it for a short ride this afternoon and found it amazingly comfortable to ride. The suspension was bottoming out even with most of my 135 pounds shifted to the front tire so I added a 1/2 socket to the spring chamber and now it’s like floating on a CLOUD! I was concerned that it might start...

Any brand 36 hole.

Does anyone have a catalogue showing what brand of hubs they were usually equipped with? I’ve done gone and bought another project....

I bought a Garford saddle from this guy and it is holding up well to regular use. He makes replicas of other brands and nice tool bags as well. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253991434974

This seems like the most appropriate place to post this.... This is the very first brand new vehicle I have ever bought in my entire life. I am big on conserving originality but I changed out some Allen screws to hex bolts and spacers to make room for the flats. Chrome bolts of correct length...

I am looking for a spoon brake and handlebar clamp for my 48” Centaur. It would probably be similar to a Columbia and I imagine that I will have to modify it.

Clenched, split, however you refer to it, when were they phased out? Are they useful in dating the year of manufacture of a frame?

Looking for fork truss rods, pedals, crank and rear rack.

I’ve never seen a tangential pattern like this before. Look closely, the front half doesn’t match the rear half.

It holds the neck bearings in adjustment, has a pinch bolt incorporated and sometimes doubles as a headlamp mounting point. I don’t exactly know what it looks like since it’s missing entirely. Here’s one doubling as a headlamp mount....

I finally gave in to temptation and acquired Mr. Cates HTS. It’s getting a new block chain and will need pedal rubber but what pattern I do not know. The chain ring looks like a Crescent but who knows how many manufacturers used that same ring... Any clues as to the manufacturer are welcome...

I am looking for more information on this leather bag in order to make my own. Tough to tell from the photo how wide it is, how it opens and how many straps hold it in place. The photograph is of Crothers and Birdsong, National cycle dealers exclusively, right here in San Antonio.

Are New Departure R cogs interchangeable with A,C and D? Thanks in advance.

I need at least 36 or as many as 72, 14/15 gauge double butted 11-5/8” to 11-3/4” Also looking for a handful of rare double butted light gauge racing spokes, but that’s another issue.

The wasp is on the right with the display rims off of the Century Marathon, left. Here’s the front rim as found.... This is the front rim from the Wasp after a scrubbing and soak in hot water followed by an afternoon spent between two truck tool boxes in the 100 degree Texas heat. This...

I want to identify these because I need to make new straps for these pedals. They are from my 1901 National model 41. I could just “wing it” but they are riveted to plates that bolt into place so I want to get them correct the first time. I would also like to see the how the clips were designed...

A bare hub will work if the races are good. 36 spoke.

The lower cage came out in pieces. I need another one if possible. 5/32” bearings X 17 ID 1-1/4” OD 1-7/16 1902 Century

I am having some spiral washers made as requested by another National owner. They are patterned from the nice originals on my ‘o1 racer and they were used from 1893-1916. The machine shop is charging $48 apiece but the cost goes down the more we order. I’m trying to get a good idea of how many...

The bearings that belong here are totally absent! The outer race looks to be destroyed and looks like it is part of the hub and not pressed in. Please tell me I’m wrong and there is something that I can do to save it! It looks like the Morrows built into the WW2 Years, but are the components...

looking for a 32 spoke barrel hub, front.

It was delayed by the Austin Tx bomber. Held at the Schertz Tx. FedEx facility! Anyway it’s here. It’s definitely going to be a rider! I am leaning towards a full on restoration since the paint and nickel is so far gone and nearly everything I drive is unrestored. Although I do want to ride it...

Kansan wanted me to share photos of the National for reference. It’s only going to be of some help but it has Sanger adjustable bars, racing pedals and a New Departure coaster brake. I can snap a few detail shots if necessary. Note the emerging Blue Bonnets (our state flower) surrounding the...

Tomorrow I’m taking delivery of a Century Marathon found right here on the CABE. I’m about to order up a pair of Robert Dean 28”s for it and cannot decide between red or white. I assume both colors are appropriate for TOC bicycles but which was more widely used? Opinions?

I always thought it was a Schwinn racer because of the chain ring and the lack of truss rods. However it’s a twin bar and the headbadge holes are positioned horizontally. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/prewar-racer-bits.99062/#post-639378 Any help identifying the year and manufacturer...

Does anyone know of a good source for the 1” spoke nipples and longer spokes? I have a 192os Schwinn to put back on the road.

16/17/16 X 12” for front wooden rim. Does anyone have a few crusty ones laying around? Mine have 3/4” nipples. Looking for one to 32.

I found a '32 Schwinn racer in the barn that I had long forgotten about because I was koo koo for balloon tyred bikes at the time. I know it's a long shot, but I'm looking for period looking saddle, rat traps and drop bars for it. It still has the 1" pitch chain, ND model C rear hub and crank...