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Hi
I'm new to this forum. I'm trying to ID and date the bike in the attached photo. If you blow up the photo you can see the head badge.
Also can anyone ID the rider....I know this is a long shot!!
It probably is about 1895-1898. About the only way the rider can be identified is to go through old bicycle periodicals of the time frame such as the LAW Bulletin. Plenty of photos of racers, some great, some not so great.
Ames was notable for military sword manufacturing. They also did a significant amount of manufacturing for Overman Wheel Company (Victor) behind the scenes. Here’s a cool thread with a bunch of info:
Howdy folks- I’ve got an 1896? Ames Model B bicycle. It’s dressed up like a racer, but I’d love to know what the Model B was originally designated when manufactured. It’s been repainted. The rear wheel has been replaced with a coaster brake, but I think I may have the original rim. Kelly bars...
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