Ca. 1895 Pacemaker Bicycle Co - Stunning Survivor

[Jesse McCauley]

@Kurt S. some good info about Kenyon too

 

[Jesse McCauley]

PS- I hope everyone took time to read the badge -
The subtext is impressive - "We know what a good machine is and we know how to build one"

 

[corbettclassics]

 

[MildandFire]

Wow! This post is an incredible find for me. Thank you for sharing this. This bike was designed by my Great-Great-Great-Grandfather Ernest D. Kenyon. Our family is currently looking for one of these first generation bikes, as it has a huge sentimental value to us. Surprisingly, the company that ultimately took over the Kenyon Bicycle Mfg. Co. is still in business today known as Barr Bikes. https://www.barrbike.com/articles/our-history-pg182.htm

Here's a picture of Ernest D. Kenyon:

And one of the original flyers:

 

[Phattiremike]

That's a beauty for sure!

 

[Jesse McCauley]

Wow! This post is an incredible find for me. Thank you for sharing this. This bike was designed by my Great-Great-Great-Grandfather Ernest D. Kenyon. Our family is currently looking for one of these first generation bikes, as it has a huge sentimental value to us. Surprisingly, the company that ultimately took over the Kenyon Bicycle Mfg. Co. is still in business today known as Barr Bikes. https://www.barrbike.com/articles/our-history-pg182.htm

Here's a picture of Ernest D. Kenyon:

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And one of the original flyers:

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Very cool family connection!!
I bought and worked on this bike because I was impressed by it and I knew it deserved it, I don't need to keep it forever.
I PM'd you, we can talk about the potential of reuniting this bike with the family.

 

[sprocket]

Many thanks for posting Jesse,a fascinating read,so much history. The saddle is very similar to the Christy.....

 

[Viewmaster]

Thats beautiful, Jesse. Thnks for posting.

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