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~ Roadkill Monark Five Bar Find! ~
- Thread starter Krakatoa
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cyclingday
I'm the Wiz, and nobody beats me!
Nice challenging project, you got there, Nate!
Balloonoob
I live for the CABE
Be sure to post an "after" photo next week when it's all done. 
Superman1984
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
He'll have that buffed out in no timeBe sure to post an "after" photo next week when it's all done.
. I have no idea of the history of this but I would dress the hell outta this weird Monark with deep fenders+goodies & want to build a unique 1 off custom
lgrinnings
I live for the CABE
This is on my way to and from work. I’ve started dialing the number at least twice, but came to my senses each time before completing the call. Lots of very ugly welds in very tough spots.
Superman1984
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
I believe with time & patience with good files a man could make this acceptable again. May even have to braze it again or more but it is definitely a unique designed frame.
Krakatoa
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Thank you all for the positive comments!
Initially I thought this was an HTB but on closer inspection I noticed features on this frame that are different.
Tube below the top two tubes is straight not curved...
Has a seatpost clamp as opposed to tube & quill...
Tubes are closer into seatpost area...
The frame style seems to be a blend of the HTB and a Five Bar but matches neither!
The bike is paid for but not picked up yet...You can try and swoop in Lester but we'd all know it was you lol!
Seller had no other parts except a badge...A Monark Silver King badge...I thought sure I'll take the badge too but thinking it wasn't correct...I haven't asked him if he took the badge from the bike...
Thoughts anyone?
@Freqman1
Initially I thought this was an HTB but on closer inspection I noticed features on this frame that are different.
Tube below the top two tubes is straight not curved...
Has a seatpost clamp as opposed to tube & quill...
Tubes are closer into seatpost area...
The frame style seems to be a blend of the HTB and a Five Bar but matches neither!
The bike is paid for but not picked up yet...You can try and swoop in Lester but we'd all know it was you lol!
Seller had no other parts except a badge...A Monark Silver King badge...I thought sure I'll take the badge too but thinking it wasn't correct...I haven't asked him if he took the badge from the bike...
Thoughts anyone?
@Freqman1
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Freqman1
Riding a '37 Dayton Super Streamline
This is not a HTB. it is a Monark Five Bar. This is a late '39/'40 frame with the built in seat binder. These frames just didn't hold up well and I have seen more than a few of them broken at the bottom bracket and seat cluster. The straight down tube is common to all Superframe Five Bars. Why don't you think it is a Five Bar frame? BTW all of these bikes were equipped with tanks. The spring fork was optional. Looks like you have your work cut out for you. My original bike and the one I restored below. V/r Shawn
Krakatoa
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Alas you are correct Shawn thanks for your input bud.
I guess I jumped the gun on the reveal but I was excited and it's all good anyway, I've spent more on lunch at the diner! I've never had a 5 bar and Monark frame designs are some of my favorites.
It will be interesting to compare when it joins it's raggededy HTB sibling soon!
Yikes gotta get back to work!
N
I guess I jumped the gun on the reveal but I was excited and it's all good anyway, I've spent more on lunch at the diner! I've never had a 5 bar and Monark frame designs are some of my favorites.
It will be interesting to compare when it joins it's raggededy HTB sibling soon!
Yikes gotta get back to work!
N
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