New Mexico Brant
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Here are some detail images of the hill racer that recently came my way. A huge thanks to Tomas @luckyfind for allowing me to be the next caretaker of this beauty! The bars are unbelievable! They have been described previously on the forum as types used for hill sprint races; I would love to determine the actual manufacturer. The wheels are early Safety period metal clincher rims; the front tire is a period correct G & J clincher, the rear button is an early teens Pennsylvania clincher. The rear wheel is set up for 40 spokes, the front 32. The rear wheel has a replacement New Departure hub with a coaster brake. The bicycle originally was badged but sadly the badge is missing. On the top right side of the bottom bracket is the number: 93. The pedals are marked: "Overman Wheel Co. Boston - Aeolus Pat. May 18, 1880."
If anyone has a period correct 40 spoke hub please let me know. I would also be interested in buying a G & J clincher (or a pair if needed) to make both tires a match. Does anyone have an early Sterling badge available to see the hole spacing? This measures: 2 7/16" from the hole centers.
Any information to help identify the maker would be appreciated. Both Sterling and Monarch have been suggested. Huge thanks to Jesse @Jesse McCauley and Matt @Barnegatbicycles for there help in trying to identify the maker.
Kind thanks, Brant
Catalog image courtesy of Jesse McCauley.
If anyone has a period correct 40 spoke hub please let me know. I would also be interested in buying a G & J clincher (or a pair if needed) to make both tires a match. Does anyone have an early Sterling badge available to see the hole spacing? This measures: 2 7/16" from the hole centers.
Any information to help identify the maker would be appreciated. Both Sterling and Monarch have been suggested. Huge thanks to Jesse @Jesse McCauley and Matt @Barnegatbicycles for there help in trying to identify the maker.
Kind thanks, Brant
Catalog image courtesy of Jesse McCauley.
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