Need Info, 1890's Spalding Mens Bike

[Mercian]

Hi @Muji

Thanks for your kind words, but I just remembered reading the article. The accolades here go to the writer, another CABE'r, @Wing Your Heel

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[Muji]

Hi Adrian. But I would’ve known nothing about the article without you attaching it————thank you so much. That article really means a lot to me and I will reach out to wing your heel. History is part of my fascination with bikes. Thanks! Muji

 

[Iverider]

Some noteable goodness, The Christy Saddle, front brake appears to be all there, everything seems to be in decent condition considering it's probably not been in climate controlled storage for sometime. The chain adjusters themselves are quite remarkable.

You're a crank arm and pedal away from having a complete bike if you have the chain. I think this bike would probably do well on eBay if you're wanting to move it on. If it were mine, I likely wouldn't sell it.

I don't know if the crank arms are able to be swapped from side to side, but I think it would be cool to switch the arm to the drive side and hang it on the wall.

 

[manuel rivera]

Amazing conditions thank you for posting.

 

[cstar]

Great bike! The missing crank arm is a shame, I may have the appropriate replacement, I'll look for you.

Oh that's excellent!! Thank you. I would love the crank if you can locate one.

 

[cstar]

A BIG thank you to everyone who has responded. All the information is wonderful.

 

[Bryan Akens]

That is very possible.....Im glad You found that!!!

 

[Wing Your Heel]

Glad to see someone here has read the article I did on the Buffalo Soldiers with my 1897 Spalding. I bought it ten years ago on US ebay and had a lot of fun dressing it up. Still have it hanging up in my garage. cheers, Colin

 

[Mercian]

Hi Colin @Wing Your Heel

Read, and remembered for many years, so I knew immediately where to look. (-:

Thanks for that.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[cstar]