Looking for a early safety frame

[slowroller1842]

I'm interested in buying a turn of the (last) century safety frame. I'm not too picky at this point. I kind of just want to see what's available and go from there. Thanks.

 

[ace]

Boys or girls frame? Price range?
Ace.

 

[slowroller1842]

A boys frame. Ideally i'm looking for something under $200. I guess I should educate myself more on these bikes. (I'm a prewar balloon guy that's branching out) Are there any goods books out there on this era of bikes? I've learned a few things from the book American Bicycles and also from browsing the Copake site. I've seen some cool smaller racer/track type frames with original paint and badges in this price range but I'm not sure how common that is. A fairly complete bike would be considered as well. Thanks.

 

[ace]

I have an early 1890s boys frame with some extras on it but it's above your price range ($350). I also have a complete 1897 boys bike (no headbadge) with adjustable handle bars, cained seat, rat trap peddles, large sprocket, and wood wheels ($650). I like prewar balloon bikes and like to trade also. email me for pics if your interested.
Thanks!
Ace

 

[slowroller1842]

Thanks ace. I'd love to see some pics. PM sent.

 

[ace]

1897 bike

 

[ace]

1897 cained seat.

 

[ace]

1897 Adjustable bars.

 

[ohdeebee]

Also looking for an old safety bike. Mens. Preferably pre-1900 but am open to other options. Sorry about hijacking the post!

 

[mre straightbar]

so im curious if we ike these bikes and want to stick with period correct parts does that mean we have to ride in period correct garb?