Michael Barnes
On Training Wheels
I have slighly restored this bike to rideable and would like to know more about the bike. Its been difficult to find info and I was referred to post it up here. These are some things I know and want to know. Please chime in with any info.
What I know:
-Bike was sold out of Schmelzer Sporting goods store located in my home town of Kansas City, Mo.
-Has a 1937 Kansas City, Mo bicycle tag or license plate.
-Originally it had 28x1-1/2 wood clad wheels.
-It had a New Departure Model C hub rear hub and a brass Wald font hub
-Have not been able to find any other example or information of bike.
-Has never been repainted that I can tell.
-Mileage counter has patent dates of October 22 1895 to June 18 1901 stamped on the side. Have the spoke hitter also.
Some info I would like to know:
-Are there any other known examples/pictures?
-What is the approximate worth and rarity?
-Any other info is great, Thanks!
What I know:
-Bike was sold out of Schmelzer Sporting goods store located in my home town of Kansas City, Mo.
-Has a 1937 Kansas City, Mo bicycle tag or license plate.
-Originally it had 28x1-1/2 wood clad wheels.
-It had a New Departure Model C hub rear hub and a brass Wald font hub
-Have not been able to find any other example or information of bike.
-Has never been repainted that I can tell.
-Mileage counter has patent dates of October 22 1895 to June 18 1901 stamped on the side. Have the spoke hitter also.
Some info I would like to know:
-Are there any other known examples/pictures?
-What is the approximate worth and rarity?
-Any other info is great, Thanks!