1915 Flying Merkel 400 scout

[cr250mark]

1915 Miami Flying Merkel 400 scout (faux resto)

Probably my all time favorite bicycle from the teens era!
Have to give a special thanks to Jesse McCauley, Brant (New Mexico Brant), Paul (Oldwhizzer), John (whizzer1), Robert (barracuda), and Cabe member Stephen. Couldn’t have done it without their help. A lot of great people part of the Cabe community. Never did locate that cool Miami hub and wanted some cooler grips, but it is a awesome bike regardless. Still looking. Thanks. Enjoy the pictures. More to come….View attachment 1453558
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Killer job fellas , very nice Bike
Also Excellent hard to find Hercules pedals !!!
Definetly not hard to find a sweet bike setting up North
Great pictures
Mark

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Beautiful work on the paint! Unbelievable results. Thanks for sharing.

 

[oddball]

You got that right Steve, beautiful work indeed Glenn, you inspire me!

 

[OZ1972]

Completely awesome , great job !

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Can you please post some detailed images of your fork. I am trying to understand how this version varies from the three spring type. Are two springs used or one single spring? Is there a way increase and decrease the spring(s) flex range?

 

[hoofhearted]

Can you please post some detailed images of your fork. I am trying to understand how this version varies from the three spring type. Are two springs used or one single spring? Is there a way increase and decrease the spring(s) flex range?

@Goldenindian

 

[Goldenindian]

Yes it is two springs. And yes the two nuts on the end allow you to move only the second nut to give more tension.

 

[Freqman1]

Yes it is two springs. And yes the two nuts on the end allow you to move only the second nut to give more tension.

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@happyclark

 

[Goldenindian]

Probably do some update pictures on this machine this summer. Did some changes.

Got some new grips, new pedals, still playing around with the paint, and this treasure…..

 

[cyclingday]

Congrats!
Glad to see, you got that hub.