Alvin Drysdale Red Devil

[comet]

Thank you fat tire trader. You're right, using that Williams date code it would make it a 1939. That sounds about right from what I remember talking to the grandson. I emailed him a picture of the bike cleaned up and asked for the date again and any pictures he can find.

 

[kccomet]

these 20s 30s racers don't get the love, I think they should, it's among my favorite era. just a little bump on this post. I mean come on look, comment, this is an exceptional bike

 

[dnc1]

these 20s 30s racers don't get the love, I think they should, it's among my favorite era. just a little bump on this post. I mean come on look, comment, this is an exceptional bike

You're so right, fantastic era of racing and wonderful bikes.
I am never disappointed when I get the chance to ride something like this. Lightweight, fast, responsive; a real joy to use, and admire!

 

[alexander55]

Spectacular bike. Congratulations!!

 

[comet]

I put a couple more pics of this bike with a 1939 Paramount that I have in the General Discussions thread. It's titled "A black bike and a white bike, two bikes". Check it outfit you like this one. Thanks for the nice comments. I got lucky, but they are still out there. Happy hunting and then riding.

 

[juvela]

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Thank you so much for sharing this outstanding find with the forum

Phillips pedals appear to be the Grand Vitesse Nr. 49 model -

[they enjoyed a moderately longish production life and one can sometimes detect minor differences from example to example]

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[Siestabikes]

If you need more info. about Drysdales, Edward Albert can help you. [email protected]

 

[corbettclassics]

I've always looked for the "White flyer" or the "Drysdale Special" model with no luck.

I'm sure everyone has seen these ads >

 

[juvela]

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thanks very much for sharing these listings

had never known that DBS maintained a New York office at one time

Alvin retired in 1967


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[St33lWh33ls]

I've always looked for the "White flyer" or the "Drysdale Special" model with no luck.

I'm sure everyone has seen these ads >

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I don’t know if this a White Flyer or not, but it is one of his upper level bikes. Lugs look similar to a Red Devil, Chater Lea chainset, block chain, adjustable track stem, looks like low flange Airlite hubs, a real racer with known provenance. If I had room for one more bike…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1920s-Alvi...iptooth-Track-/274852861229?campid=5335809022