decath6431
Look Ma, No Hands!
Thanks.
I wanted to thank everyone who has taken the time to reply so far. I saw one of those "ice cycles" sell at Copake a few years ago I think for around $1,200. Thought it was interesting. I now know with certainty the wheels are older so I appreciate that. I'm still a little torn on the frame, I believe the badge is original to the bike and Carls book dates those being made late 1890's -early 1900's, but I agree it also has some attributes that make it seem closer to the 20's. The badge looks period, bike not as much. The wheels I can easily see being replaced, what has me most confused is the bb and crankset. I suppose those could have been replaced also. I had until relatively recently an 1897 crescent model 9 frameset that had the fork nickeled like I presume this one was originally also. Anyone care to venture a current market value?
I wanted to thank everyone who has taken the time to reply so far. I saw one of those "ice cycles" sell at Copake a few years ago I think for around $1,200. Thought it was interesting. I now know with certainty the wheels are older so I appreciate that. I'm still a little torn on the frame, I believe the badge is original to the bike and Carls book dates those being made late 1890's -early 1900's, but I agree it also has some attributes that make it seem closer to the 20's. The badge looks period, bike not as much. The wheels I can easily see being replaced, what has me most confused is the bb and crankset. I suppose those could have been replaced also. I had until relatively recently an 1897 crescent model 9 frameset that had the fork nickeled like I presume this one was originally also. Anyone care to venture a current market value?
