Gormully and Jefferey new baby coming home tomorrow.

[Tedhils]

Okay, you G&J gurus. I am final turning my riding hobby into a collecting hobby. But, I sure could use some help identifying this beauty.
The badge looks like a model 86?? I can't find anything on that model.
Any ideas on model and year?
Thanks!

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

1898?

 

[Jesse McCauley]

I can tell you the bars / stem / grips are correct.
The saddle and rims are not.


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[corbettclassics]

I don't think that's an "8" as it looks more like a "2" for 26

 

[fordmike65]

1898 #26

Check inside the seat tube for a build tag

 

[Tedhils]

Ahhh. I had not considered that the 8 is really a 2. I will see tomorrow.
What would the saddle and wheels have been on originally if not on this bike?

 

[Iverider]

I’m not sure what’s wrong with the rims unless they should be G&J wood clinchers. They look fine to me. They should be “28 inch” which measure around 25” in diameter.

 

[razinhellcustomz]

1898 #26
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Check inside the seat tube for a build tag
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Cool bike and tag. Ride on. Razin.

 

[fordmike65]

Cool bike and tag. Ride on. Razin.

Thanks!....but not riding anywhere yet. Just a display piece for now.

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

Ahhh. I had not considered that the 8 is really a 2. I will see tomorrow.
What would the saddle and wheels have been on originally if not on this bike?

Here is an original Rambler saddle....