Pierce Bicycle Mega Thread + Serial Numbers

[Rustngrease]

I am thinking late 1907 or early 1908 based on serial number research to date:

Estimated Pierce Serial Number Range per Year

1895 8,000 (0-8,000)
1896 15,000 (8,001-23,000)
1897 15,000 (23,001-38,000)
1898 15,000 (38,001-53,000)
1899 15,000 (53,100-68,000)

1900 15,000 (68,001-83,000)
1901 7,000 (83,001-90,000)
1902 10,000 (90,001-100,000)
1903 10,000 (100,001-110,000)
1904 8,000 (110,001-118,000)
1905 5,000 (118,001-123,000)
1906 5,000 (123,001-128,000)
1907 7,000 (128,100-135,000)
1908 8,000 (135,001-143,000)
1909 7,000 (143,001-150,000)

Thanks I appreciate it

 

[James427]

Sorry for the bad photos. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Supposed to be a Pierce Arrow track bike. Wooden wheels and it has a quick release butterfly nut on the front wheel and two sprockets on the back wheel so you can turn the tire around and change the gear ratio. Is this a real Pierce racer? What is right and what is wrong with it??

 

[piercer_99]

Sorry for the bad photos. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Supposed to be a Pierce Arrow track bike. Wooden wheels and it has a quick release butterfly nut on the front wheel and two sprockets on the back wheel so you can turn the tire around and change the gear ratio. Is this a real Pierce racer? What is right and what is wrong with it??

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Looks like a Pierce Racer.

The Pierce Cycle company didn't manufacture Pierce Arrow bicycles.

 

[James427]

Looks like a Pierce Racer.

The Pierce Cycle company didn't manufacture Pierce Arrow bicycles.

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Sorry for my confusion. I own a 1931 Pierce Arrow land speed record streamliner and did not know the bicycle end of the business left off the "arrow" on the name, eve though they include it in the logo. So, any insight as to age? Model? does it look like it has all of its original parts?

 

[piercer_99]

Serial number will get you a clue, as will the headbadge

 

[James427]

Serial number will get you a clue, as will the headbadge

I was under the impression that bike guys can tell a lot about a bike by looking at its style, age, wheels, etc. Kind of like I don't need to see the badge on a car or have its VIN to know what kind-type or general age a car is. I will be going back over to buy a few other things from this gentleman in the next few days and will get it out and take better photos. I've also done some good research here in the last day and have a much better idea of what I will be looking at.

 

[fordmike65]

I was under the impression that bike guys can tell a lot about a bike by looking at its style, age, wheels, etc. Kind of like I don't need to see the badge on a car or have its VIN to know what kind-type or general age a car is. I will be going back over to buy a few other things from this gentleman in the next few days and will get it out and take better photos. I've also done some good research here in the last day and have a much better idea of what I will be looking at.

It's not magic. Many times(but not always) the serial number can help narrow down the year of manufacturer, as can a good clear pic of the badge in the case of Pierce bicycles. I would post some more clear & close up pics of the bike and its components, frame joints, crankset, headset, etc.

 

[James427]

It's not magic. Many times(but not always) the serial number can help narrow down the year of manufacturer, as can a good clear pic of the badge in the case of Pierce bicycles. I would post some more clear & close up pics of the bike and its components, frame joints, crankset, headset, etc.

I have spent at least 5 hours studying images and info out here on Pierce bikes and track bikes. I have yet to see a single one with TWO sprockets on the rear hub so you can turn the rear wheel around and have a different gear ratio. Has anyone ever seen this on a Pierce wood wheel or race bike before?

 

[fordmike65]

I have spent at least 5 hours studying images and info out here on Pierce bikes and track bikes. I have yet to see a single one with TWO sprockets on the rear hub so you can turn the rear wheel around and have a different gear ratio. Has anyone ever seen this on a Pierce wood wheel or race bike before?

I assume they are different tooth count cogs. I'm sure that would help fine-tune the drivetrain to different track characteristics and possibly rider preference.

 

[James427]

I assume they are different tooth count cogs. I'm sure that would help fine-tune the drivetrain to different track characteristics and possibly rider preference.

One just looks smaller than the other.