1899 Thor Crankhanger - Stock on?

[Jesse McCauley]

Does anyone know definitively if Thor was supplied as stock gear for any particular bicycles or if it was a matter of customer demand / aftermarket upgrading?

Many thanks,
Jesse

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[fordmike65]

@Robertriley

 

[Balloontyre]

These pics are from a original 180 page jobber catalog 1899, Thor optional parts are shown darkened in the image, many other were available by selection. Looking at a catalog like this, of anything and everything bicycles, leads me to believe Thor parts were not exclusive to any one brand. I had a couple bikes with Thor headsets and seat clusters.

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[carlitos60]

Super Nice!!!
Can I have 1st Take; IF??

 

[corbettclassics]

It was factory for the 1899 Thomas Racer Model #29. Here's my Thomas Model #29 and a couple pictures for you.

 

[willswares1220]

 

[corbettclassics]

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What bike is it that you have?

 

[willswares1220]

What bike is it that you have?

I'm not sure what the brand this racer is. It has an eagle with flag decal for a badge. It does sport 30 inch wheels with a large cog in the rear also.
Here's some blurry / grainy photo's of it, I took a couple of years ago. Sorry, for high jacking this thread!! View attachment 647339 View attachment 647340

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[willswares1220]

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Jesse, would you mind measuring the bolt-circle of that Thor chainring? I have a couple of 4-hole chainrings that I haven't identified... one of them may fit the Thor crank.

Thanks!