Anyone here own a Miami / Flying Merkel Bicycle?

[bentwoody66]

Great photo of a 1916 or 17 Miami made Arrow in the wild. Note the Miami band coaster brake on the rear

 

[Mercian]

Hi,

the photo itself was probably taken in 1922, or after, when the 'Hinkey-Dee' was written for a popular dance.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[hoofhearted]

Horse Power Boost

Ken, i can delete this -- your wish is my command .....

p.

 

[tripple3]

Funny to me; lines from past,
"your wish is my command" pretty sure is Jeannie.
"As you wish", really meant "I Love You" is Wesley & Dread Pirate Roberts...
and "3" Wishes is from the Genie of Aladdin's Lamp.
And Jiminy Cricket sings, "When You Wish upon a STAR, makes no difference Who You are."
Patric @hoofhearted posting was the lure to be here.

 

[bentwoody66]

Hi,

the photo itself was probably taken in 1922, or after, when the 'Hinkey-Dee' was written for a popular dance.

Best Regards,

Adrian

I tried to find this exact show and couldnt find any references to the performers listed.

 

[bentwoody66]

Horse Power Boost

Ken, i can delete this -- your wish is my command .....

p.



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I really like it when you add the extra "oooomph" to these old photos Patric

 

[bentwoody66]

Here is the back side of the Arrow postcard/photo

 

[Freqman1]

Great photo of a 1916 or 17 Miami made Arrow in the wild. Note the Miami band coaster brake on the rear

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Does anyone have one of these brakes? I don't believe I've yet to see one. V/r Shawn

 

[Kato]

Based on info from others here is my Miami built Standard.
Not sure of the year - striking out on any type brochure etc type info.

 

[Mercian]

Hi @Kato

If the brake is original (and, of course, it could have been changed long ago), the patent for it is dated July 16, 1907.

Best Regards,

Adrian