Bike in photograph ?

[Bogdawg]

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!!

 

[Craig Allen]

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.

 

[saladshooter]

The rider is no doubt Conan O'Brien

 

[HEMI426]

You joined the Cabe 45 min. ago, we welcome you.

 

[HEMI426]

Man those bars are close to his knees, hard to turn when pedaling

 

[Bogdawg]

That might explain his knee injury!

 

[Barnegatbicycles]

Maybe?

 

[Bogdawg]

Maybe?
View attachment 1665711

Yes!!! Makes sense! Photo was found in Massachusetts
Chicopee in close to Springfield.
Number of sprockets match!
Thank you!

 

[lgrinnings]

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:

1896? Ames Model B | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

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...

thecabe.com

 

[corbettclassics]

That Cabinet Card is on eBay.