1892 sterling track bike find.

[redline1968]

picked this up last weekend. I did not have my camera at the time so i finally got it back. here is my new find. it is a 1892 sterling track bike it has nos and restored parts. it apperars to be restored at least 40 yrs ago using original and replated nickel parts and laquer paint. it is green in color i tellyou that this paint almost fooled me on original because of the age. the wheels are true and runs great. only one thing its missing the back crank arm and peddle. the seat is original and i guess is period correct. it was found in a storage unit in vancouver washington. really cool bike.

 

[redline1968]

here is a couple more photos. love this bike.

 

[Robertriley]

Nice, I'd love to have that. I'm working on trying to put together a late 1890's bike right now

 

[Velostigmat]

Gorgeous! Lucky you.

 

[walter branche]

not 1892 ,send an email address, and i will send you some photos of my 1st year ladies bike,..... on the early machines ,there is a fixed handlebar stem, also the hubs are similar ,, not exactly the same as what is shown on your bike ,,, does yours have a cupless frame ,where the front forks match up to the bottom of the frame neck?? the nameplate-uses 92 as some of the dates of the patents, the rear chainstays are like my bike ,, my serial number is 00045 -there are other differences .. they are high quality bikes ,, like the name says built like a watch, my wifes bike is a very rare 26 inch size,,it will be for sale

 

[redline1968]

thanks, the bike was given to this dude for free just as you see it. yes the cup is fixed and numbers are stamped to it. the tube is 1" in diameter. here is some more photos for reference. copeke has one with the same badge and is listed as a 92. no reason to believe different. walt, i'd love to see your bike. mark

 

[redline1968]

here is some more the crank has a sprocket attacted to it for special gearing. neat bike.

 

[redline1968]

here is a better badge photo. everything looks correct in fit and function.

 

[yewhi]

Beautiful find. I love the crank/chain ring setup. Very Jealous!

 

[redline1968]

it is beutiful. dont be jealous, we all have something cool. i like them all. mark