How does one date a Racycle? Where are they stamped?

[Sped Man]

Before I sell this badboy I would like to know what year it is. I have a Racycle Rideabout. It is dated underneath the crank. I have enclosed a photo. What year is it? Is this a Racycle frame or did someone swap out the frame? I don't want to sell someone something that isn't correct. Thanks for your help.

 

[Cooper S.]

I don’t know, but that bike is killer!

 

[gtdohn]

The tag above the head badge will have the info you need. What does it say......142, 152, 162, 172, 182 ?
They were made from 1909 to 1913 (maybe a bit later).

 

[bentwoody66]

Interested

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[JKT]

Hmmm. I thought you were married ?? are you trying to Date again ?? lol

 

[Major Taylor Archive]

Killer bike. Love the license around the seat tube.

 

[bentwoody66]

Usually stamped above the buttocks.

Hmmm. I thought you were married ?? are you trying to Date again ?? lol

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[tripple3]

Hmmm. I thought you were married ?? are you trying to Date again ??

Funny; same question for OP thinking about selling this bike.
I dont think it will help dating life tho.

 

[Sped Man]

The tag above the head badge will have the info you need. What does it say......142, 152, 162, 172, 182 ?
They were made from 1909 to 1913 (maybe a bit later).

Sorry but that badge was missing when I got the bike. I replaced it with one I had lying around. It isn't the correct top model badge.

 

[gtdohn]

Shoot, sorry, then I can't be of much help. If the chain ring is original to the bike it is at least 1911, and like I said, they only made the Rideabout from 1909 to 1913, so it's a 1911, 1912, or 1913.