Sold 1895-7 (?) VICTOR Safety by Overman Wheel Co.

[Dale Brown]

Looking for a new home for this bike that has been on display in my store for 40 years.
I found it under a pile of pillows in an Antique store in 1976. It was refinished its original color, black, by McLean Fonvielle, the builder old Silk Hope & McLean frames in 1980 or so.
The saddle was recovered in about that same period, plus it received replacement tires made by Coker. The grips were missing so those on it now were added. Everything else is original, and it is a handsome machine. The wooden rimmed wheels are reasonable round and mostly true, but with original spokes and some minor wobble, I would not recommend riding it...
Large (38 pics) album here on my Flickr site
It is currently listed on eBay HERE but I am offering it to CABE members for $2800. + shipping (via BikeFlights.)
Dale Brown, cycles de ORO Bike Shop, Greensboro NC 336-274-5959

 

[Dan the bike man]

Wow! Love it!!!

 

[mtnbikeman]

Funny a pile of pillows. Most stuff I find seems to be in a pile of twisted metal. Very nice bike.

 

[Dale Brown]

Thanks folks. Sorry I duplicated those pictures, first time I tried to add them. Doh! Re: this Victor - the machining of the cranks, bottom bracket and hubs is just amazing. Better than Campagnolo in my lightweights.... DB

 

[Jay81]

Here's a TALL frame for you @fordmike65

 

[hellobuddy]

what is the steel tag on the front rim?

 

[fordmike65]

Here's a TALL frame for you @fordmike65

Wish I could swing it! Such a beauty and the perfect size!

 

[Rusty McNickel]

what is the steel tag on the front rim?

That is a trap door for a fold-away air valve.

 

[IngoMike]

Can you post a standover height of top tube? Thank you.

 

[IngoMike]

Congrats to the new owner, that was a good one!