Pierce Bicycle Mega Thread + Serial Numbers

[sm2501]

Here's a late 1890's Pierce that I have at work. I could not find any serial numbers. Sorry for the lousy pictures, but it's 15' up in the air. Notice the sub badge below the badge is actually a decal.

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I'll say this one as well is a 1897. Same early badge, internally threaded bottom bracket shell, same size tubing, same cranks, same head parts as the one I just posted.

 

[giorgio]

Pierce Chainless - Help Needed

Hi All,
the 1902 Pierce I assembled had both bearing cages of the main shaft broken. I through away the balls and replaced with new ones without using cages. Problem is that I find the setting of the gears non perfect. Can you help me in letting me know the size of the cages and the size of the balls.

Many thanks,

G.

 

[filmonger]

Interesting..... There was a fire at the Pierce factory in 1906. The Buffalo factory was built in 1901. It is my understanding that they produced bicycles here until 1915 at this location. Here is an ad they posted in the 1906 Bicycling World about the resumption of bicycle production and availability.

 

[filmonger]

Pierce Pan American Special ( Nov 1900 from Bicycling World )

 

[Edinmass]

1901 Pierce Chainless, Pan American Model #298

I can see for years people are trying to get a serial number and date certain on the Pierce bikes. Well.......thanks to the help of another member here, we determined the year and model of my Pierce chainless. Here is the proof and the number. Photo of decal is a Pan American sticker or transfer on the frame, and a photo of the serial number. My best, Ed.

 

[filmonger]

1899 - Pierce Racer Ad Model 131 & 133 with Specs

 

[tommydale1950]

Are mens and womens serial numbers separate from one another on Pierce models? The reason I ask is # 82244 is a mens 1901 and my ladies #61758 is purported to be a 1902. It was presented to me at time of purchase as a 1899, so I am a little confused on these numbers..Tom

 

[filmonger]

Ummm - that is a good question..... I suppose we might be able to speculate ( in an educated ) way fairly soon. A few more additions and some serials with known hard dates should get us on the right track.

 

[filmonger]

Sept - 1899

 

[filmonger]

Oct 1899