cbustapeck
Wore out three sets of tires already!
On eBay, I came across what the seller describes as a "Turn of Century Hibbard Spencer & Bartlett Ajax Bike Bicycle by St Nicholas MFG Chicago". They additionally note that the bicycle has 28 inch wheels, as one would expect. The saddle appears to be a Christy. When I asked the seller about the wheels, they noted that they "turn fine but the front wheel is warped".
My intent would be to make this a bicycle that I could actually ride.
I would appreciate any information about what this bicycle might have looked like originally or what specific brands or types of parts (pedals for instance) would have been installed. Are there any parts that are missing, other than the grips, pedals, tires, and skirt guard, for instance a spoon brake? Pictures that illustrate what the pinstriping would have looked like (I can see a few remnants here and there) would be welcome, too.
My big concern here, in addition to being a librarian and just needing to know everything, is cost. I would absolutely want to retain the original rims, but I cannot seem to find any tubular tires that are wide enough. I suspect some exist, and that they are pricey, but I have no idea as to how pricey. I would appreciate thoughts as to options and cost. Also, what are the cheapest pedals and grips that I might find that would look right-ish? Are there other parts that I am failing to think of that would be needed?
TL;DR
Please help me with:
Christopher
The following pictures are all by the seller, lodestarexpress, and are left here as a record for research once the listing has expired.
My intent would be to make this a bicycle that I could actually ride.
I would appreciate any information about what this bicycle might have looked like originally or what specific brands or types of parts (pedals for instance) would have been installed. Are there any parts that are missing, other than the grips, pedals, tires, and skirt guard, for instance a spoon brake? Pictures that illustrate what the pinstriping would have looked like (I can see a few remnants here and there) would be welcome, too.
My big concern here, in addition to being a librarian and just needing to know everything, is cost. I would absolutely want to retain the original rims, but I cannot seem to find any tubular tires that are wide enough. I suspect some exist, and that they are pricey, but I have no idea as to how pricey. I would appreciate thoughts as to options and cost. Also, what are the cheapest pedals and grips that I might find that would look right-ish? Are there other parts that I am failing to think of that would be needed?
TL;DR
Please help me with:
- Period literature
- Modern photographs
- Costs and options
- Tires
- Pedals
- Grips
- Other things I failed to think of
Christopher
The following pictures are all by the seller, lodestarexpress, and are left here as a record for research once the listing has expired.