1899-1902 Marion Bicycle Co. Aetna - Original Paint

[cr250mark]

Original paint Bicycle -excellent
Aetna - Marion Bicycle co.dates back 1891
Killer supple Og Tires - ( Gordon and Wright Chicago ). David Gordon Wilson ( Gordon cycle comp. and Wright Brothers .
Sitting on Original paint wheel set
“ Claus “ adjustable stem - mid 1890’s
Corbin / new departure rear hub
was pointing to early 1900-1902
Wright brothers had put there name on tires from I believe 1900-1904 til they left to pursue
Flight.
Few others who viewed this bicycle thought mid to late 1890’s.
Like to hear your feedback

 

[cr250mark]

Few extra Picts

 

[David Brown]

Beautiful original bike.

 

[decotriumph]

Wow, that is gorgeous!

 

[Michael Rosenow]

Great bike! Awesome camera ... so clear

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

Very nice!
I have the advertisement for the handlebars.
I will post it, when I find it...

 

[oldspoke]

Wow !!
Great bike = love that adjustable stem.
My guess is late 90's - 1900
Have you seen this - http://grantcountyhistory.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-halliday-temple-scorcher-marions.html
Thanks for sharing this time capsule .

 

[Velo-dream]

nice bike !...

..................I'm iving at the wrong side of the world .....

 

[bricycle]

Mark, you ALWAYS come up with the nicest chitt!!!

 

[olderthandirt]

needs tires ! otherwise great bike ,i would ride that baby to work every day ! if i had a job and it was close by !