35/36 double diamond Mead Ranger

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1937?
That would explain the forged stem, the fender braces &..
I don't think those are Schwinn handlebars you
might want to confirm with one of the experts.

The handlebars definitely seem to be women’s half moon style seen on elgins…

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Here’s the serial number, I was expecting a hand stamp?

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Hmmm might be 1937/39 serial. Crazy stuff..lol

 

[mr.cycleplane]

1937 mead cycle ranger-gilled tank-formed braces-steel forged stem-rear drop stand-and still mounted on the early double diamond frame.

looks like yours had a tank at one time also-see holes in front fender for light/armored cable-nice shape bike! preserve it!

 

[Frank and Pam Skid Kings]

I've read various on line information here and elsewhere about Mead stockpiling over produced and leftover parts from Schwinn and various other manufactures. Case in point the rear rack. They then assembled the bikes and marketed direct to consumers through magazine ads etc. That was their thing. Makes sense to me there are going to be differences in those bikes even if same year and model. Don't think that serial number will tell you when bike was built, just approximate year frame was made. To me all this is what makes Mead bicycles so cool.

 

[fordmike65]

@BatWaves

 

[Jon Olson]

I have both a 1920’s and 1930’s mead chainrings, when did they stop using them?

 

[Jon Olson]

Thanks

 

[Archie Sturmer]

I have both a 1920’s and 1930’s mead chainrings, when did they stop using them?

I believe that they stopped using 1920’s chain rings, in the 1930’s…,

Seriously, the skip tooth sprocket looks like it is prior to the 1918 patent and one used on a more economical model, (did not have to import English 1/2” chain).

The 1/2-pitch sprocket looks like post 1918, with the new patent, for simpler manufacture.

 

[kccomet]

nice bike, I love rangers, here's one of mine

 

[JBone]

Congratulations, GREAT looking bicycle, the rack is awesome as are the seat and those seat tube decals, WOW!!!

Totally new and ignorant here on what the MEAD RANGER represents?

It appears like most Schwinn built 2 x diamond frames with a Hockey Stick guard yet many different parts like the forks, seat, chaindrive, rack etc...