Need help identifying possible Miami cycle co.

[rayorate]

Hi all,
In need of help on this one. Trying to identify make, model and year . So far a couple friends suggested Racycle model, but im not sure. The bars, pedals and kick stand are not original from what I can gather. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Barn Finds are the best

 

[Freqman1]

Not Miami. Kinda looking Mead? Does it have a serial number?

 

[rayorate]

Not Miami. Kinda looking Mead? Does it have a serial number?

it seems to have some coats of paint, I can't find a serial number.. and I don't feel confident about scrubbing off the paint.

 

[rayorate]

it seems to have some coats of paint, I can't find a serial number.. and I don't feel confident about scrubbing off the paint.

I don't want to mess with its current state.. But if you have a suggestion to properly find the number I would give it a go

 

[lgrinnings]

The lower fender bridge is usually pretty telling on a Miami from my limited experience. Do you have a good shot of it by chance?

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Davis built some bikes with ribbed forks.
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OK all you Great minds out there... Mead forks | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

Mead had many suppliers of their bikes, different forks, frames too, simultaneously in the same year model, just depends on manufacturer. It's not year specific. You can endlessly chase your tail with Mead. Hmmm, I'm chasing mine now...Below is a photo of a 1918 Mead, notice the front fork does...

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[rayorate]

The lower fender bridge is usually pretty telling on a Miami from my limited experience. Do you have a good shot of it by chance?

I'll take a shot tomorrow of the lower end and post

 

[rustyjones]

Same sprocket as this Flying Mercury...

 

[Archie Sturmer]

We have seen a Miami-built Simmons Blue Bird, with the same 6-spoke sprocket, and kind of similar-looking badge profile, offered by a member Pat McClarren, and later sold by Scott.

[post-20, picture-heavy; 3rd frame, after Davis-Shapleigh Rugby, and Westfield Columbia]

Numerous makes and models identification | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

You can have some fun with all this now! I would separate the bicycles from the parts, get them out in the sunshine and post some pictures. Individual parts are good sellers and you should start there to try to thin it all out. Stacked up and not used parts won't help anyone. Post pics of...

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[1st post, last frame]

A few frames etc for delivery to MLC/Monroe | Sell - Trade: Bicycle Parts, Accessories, Ephemera

Here are few interesting frames and what not for delivery to MLC/Monroe-Prepayment required. 1-Mead camelback. Black Beauty 1/2" chainring. Appears to take 26" wheels. $100 2- Monark/Airman ladies 4 bar carcass $100 SOLD 3- Colson Vassar ladies snap tank $175 2-28" Bluebird double diamond. Left...

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Simmons was supplied by various bicycle manufacturers, and comparing the frame of the first post, with the Simmons(?) Blue Bird, suggests that the unknown bike is not a Miami product.

So maybe some Hardware store badge; and some Century Cycles used that sprocket.

 

[rayorate]

Update! So I believe I found a serial number... Please let me know your thoughts and many thanks already for helping me with this one. Learning so much about other models while searching the provided info from you all. Used a wire brush to knock off the grime and some paint.