Schwinn or No Schwinn? That is the question.

[BRadzGarage]

Yes, Josh @dasberger has done groundbreaking work to document pre-1933 Schwinn, serials, identifying characteristics, etc. Helpfully made available, Here On The CABE !

Pre '33 AS&CO Serial Number Project | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

Greetings CABE Land and welcome to the Unofficial Pre '33 Schwinn Thread. This has come up a number of times in other threads and mentioned again yesterday. Let's get it done! It's time to put together a collection of all things Pre '33 Schwinn and get a Serial # registry going. Please...

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I appreciate it.

 

[billyjones]

Lots of Schwinn features but the seat stays and seat post clamp look Meadish to me too.. Is there an outline of where the head badge was? Time to start checking catalogs in both Mead & schwinn & if Schwinn ever made Meads

 

[billyjones]

Mid 20's Mead.. looks very similar -

Mid 20s Mead Ranger | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

Acquired this 1920s Mead Ranger Motorbike. In decent shape with a good portion of the original tan/brown paint left, with very little pinstriping surviving. You can even see the hint of the “Ranger” decal on the down tube. To my knowledge it retains all of its original parts minus the tires, and...

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[billyjones]

is the mini anvil for sale?

 

[BRadzGarage]

is the mini anvil for sale?

I would have to ask him when I see him this weekend.

 

[dasberger]

Mid 20's Mead.. looks very similar -

Mid 20s Mead Ranger | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

Acquired this 1920s Mead Ranger Motorbike. In decent shape with a good portion of the original tan/brown paint left, with very little pinstriping surviving. You can even see the hint of the “Ranger” decal on the down tube. To my knowledge it retains all of its original parts minus the tires, and...

thecabe.com

Some early 20's Meads are Schwinn built. The one you posted is not

 

[billyjones]

Some early 20's Meads are Schwinn built. The one you posted is not

i thought so. thanks for the reply bro