I just got this one barn fresh and it looks somewhat unmolested although there look to be about 2-3 brush coats of paint on it from a long time ago. One of the cranks was welded back together also but at least both pedals are still there and the bottom bracket still spins super easy. I wanted to post this here so there are some pictures for collectors but also had a few questions. I restored a 1914 Peerless so I have some idea what things entail. I like to get fix a bike back to where I can ride it but not sure about this one. I have some questions for all of your.
1. I have a very old box chain from another old skip tooth bike....what are the chances it will work on this one? I cannot seem to get the old one apart. There is one link where there are two pins that are more raised than all the rest and there is a diamond marking on that link. Is that the one I need to separate? There are no obvious "screw in" links to take apart easily. What would be the period correct chain for this thing (if findable at all). There are pictures of the chain in this post.
2. Should I try to make this a rider? This one apparently has no brakes at all so pretty dangerous to ride on street (or anywhere). The back rim is cashed but the front still quite true. I know there is a camp that says leave it as is so I would find it acceptable to get a different set of rims to use for riding but what should I use? I have thought to have new wheels built via Ghisallo so they would be wooden but maybe I should just let it be a hanger since I am not sure there are any rear hubs with brakes I could use.
3. I am looking for a cork grip just in case anyone has one laying around.
4. Please let me know if you have any other information about this bike. I found the one old catalog online but it doesn't zoom in so I can see pictures close or read text. Thanks in advance for your help. if I should post some of this somewhere else please advise.
1. I have a very old box chain from another old skip tooth bike....what are the chances it will work on this one? I cannot seem to get the old one apart. There is one link where there are two pins that are more raised than all the rest and there is a diamond marking on that link. Is that the one I need to separate? There are no obvious "screw in" links to take apart easily. What would be the period correct chain for this thing (if findable at all). There are pictures of the chain in this post.
2. Should I try to make this a rider? This one apparently has no brakes at all so pretty dangerous to ride on street (or anywhere). The back rim is cashed but the front still quite true. I know there is a camp that says leave it as is so I would find it acceptable to get a different set of rims to use for riding but what should I use? I have thought to have new wheels built via Ghisallo so they would be wooden but maybe I should just let it be a hanger since I am not sure there are any rear hubs with brakes I could use.
3. I am looking for a cork grip just in case anyone has one laying around.
4. Please let me know if you have any other information about this bike. I found the one old catalog online but it doesn't zoom in so I can see pictures close or read text. Thanks in advance for your help. if I should post some of this somewhere else please advise.
