New Mexico Brant
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
This past summer I bought the Motosacoche engine John Sheedy found in a barn in Durango, Colorado. With curatorial discussions with Jesse McCauley it seemed appropriate to pair the motor with an American bicycle that was promoted and sold Europe. I wanted to take it a step further and find a bike that used the American West in the European advertising; Cleveland and Buffalo both came to mind. A few weeks later I was able to purchase an original large Buffalo Cycle Company French poster. Unfortunately, just a couple days earlier a Buffalo frame had sold on this forum...
I have since found a Crescent frame that seemed fitting to the project in respect to the "as found" patina of the Motosacoche. This weekend I mocked it up; sans cranks, chain ring, sheave. Personally, I feel the motor looks a bit awkward in the Crescent's tall frame. The patina match is good so it will serve as a temporary place holder frame until a suitable Buffalo or Cleveland come my way.
Anyway, I am still on the lookout for a Buffalo or Cleveland for the Motosacoche.
A shout out to the following people who have gotten the project this fair: @John Sheedy, @Jesse McCauley, @bentwoody66, @geosbike @oldy57,@David Brown, @dave the wave, Tom Babbage (sheave), Eric (frame), & Richard (Crescent crank/chain ring).
I have since found a Crescent frame that seemed fitting to the project in respect to the "as found" patina of the Motosacoche. This weekend I mocked it up; sans cranks, chain ring, sheave. Personally, I feel the motor looks a bit awkward in the Crescent's tall frame. The patina match is good so it will serve as a temporary place holder frame until a suitable Buffalo or Cleveland come my way.
Anyway, I am still on the lookout for a Buffalo or Cleveland for the Motosacoche.
A shout out to the following people who have gotten the project this fair: @John Sheedy, @Jesse McCauley, @bentwoody66, @geosbike @oldy57,@David Brown, @dave the wave, Tom Babbage (sheave), Eric (frame), & Richard (Crescent crank/chain ring).
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