ID on UNIQUE featured track racer? bunch o pics

[ericbaker]

This one has some really cool features that I havent really seen on other bikes from this period so hopefully that will make it easier to identify.

really interesting fork features where the legs do not connect directly to the steerer, and the joints are smoothed out. info on this style fork?

dropouts are foreward semi-horizontal rather than rearward horizontal, the chainstays and seatstays are capped at the end instead of pinched or left open.

Seat post binder bolt is threaded directly into the rear end of the pierced top tube and will need a square wrench to loosen it... about 3/8"

The house paint is thiick, but underneath on the fork at least is what appears to be the original nickel(?) plating

 

[fat tire trader]

Maybe if you carefully remove the paint with paint remover, you'll find a decal and the original paint under the house paint.
chris ioakimedes
www.fattiretrading.com

 

[Talewinds]

I don't have anything useful to add but that bike is AWESOME! Finding something like that would be very high on my list.

 

[ftwelder]

That is a unique machine. It's looks to be a high quality build and in good condition to boot. Nice frame geometry, Ill bet it will rip.

 

[ericbaker]

stripped the paint off the fork, the original nickel is awsome!

I stripped the hubs too, og finish isnt as nice as the fork but they spin pretty good with some fresh grease

the rim is currently sitting all clamped up while i let the glue set

pulling the cranks to strip them right now

I want to strip the frame too, but Im worried about removing the original finish as well as the house paint... any recomendations obn the best way to do this?

I'll get some pics up tonight if I can

 

[twowheelfan]

waiting to see the pics!

 

[yewhi]

waiting to see the pics!

Me too! Cool factor on this old bike is off the scales.

 

[ericbaker]

Here are a few pics pf the crankset assembly all cleaned up and the rim while being glued

 

[ericbaker]

I forgot about the fork and seatpost clamp, I'll post tomorrow I get more impressed with this thing everytime I touch it.

 

[Major Taylor Archive]

Eric-

What's the back story on the bicycle ? Where did you find it ?

Jim