Need info: Supre-Macy Sprint bicycle, Macy's Own Brand!

[Slick4d4d]

This is a unique 50's, 60's era Supre-Macy Sprint bicycle that was made it in Italy as "Macy's Own Brand". I haven't seen one before and can't find anything on it, so I need your help with any information you can provide, especially who made it for Macy's.

 

[Oilit]

That bike is amazingly well preserved and it's the first I've seen or heard of. Thanks for posting!

 

[1motime]

Nice! I wonder how long Macy's was selling bikes. Should clean up nicely and give some enjoyment!

 

[Slick4d4d]

That bike is amazingly well preserved and it's the first I've seen or heard of. Thanks for posting!

I have only been able to find mention of one other ladies version Supre-Macy, that is just a bare frame and it's racks, on a YouTube video. The video had no info, it was just showing off the find. I can't even find information on when the Supre-Macy brand was used, but apparently it was also used on radios and sewing machines as well.

 

[Slick4d4d]

Nice! I wonder how long Macy's was selling bikes. Should clean up nicely and give some enjoyment!

I haven't had time to work on it yet but I can't wait to take it for a ride.

 

[AndyA]

Nice! This is one of those chimera bikes built in Europe with an American-style, middleweight, cantilever frame mashed up with European-style lightweight wheels (26 X 1-3/8), 3-piece crank, and stem. This suggests a question on bicycle taxonomy: Is this a middleweight or a lightweight or perhaps a welterweight? While this example has a coaster brake, some of its cousins had 3-speed hubs. The chain ring might be a clue to its origin. (clever chain ring experts, this is your cue)
Have fun!

 

[1motime]

Welterweight is a good description. This bike is growing on me. Lots of interesting details. That chain guard is cool!

 

[Slick4d4d]

The chain ring might be a clue to its origin. (clever chain ring experts, this is your cue)

Let's play name that ring!

 

[juvela]

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now sorted over at the other thread:

Name that Chain Ring!


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