Teens Mead - Model/Year ID

[Wheeled Relics]

Out of curiosity were there any mead badged frames from this era with vertical badge holes?

 

[redline1968]

Yes horizontal not vertical. Also I think they all had rear adjusting screws built into the frame also. The one in question doesn't.

 

[Balloontyre]

1910-1915 era, probably Miami built. Could pass for a sears master uf all the other clues didn't point to Mead.
Here's one.

http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?33886-can-someone-date-this-Mead-Crusader

 

[Nick-theCut]

Based on the production of this stamp, this Crusader catalog was between 1914-15... Or it's an older stamp used at a later year.

Doesn't help with the frame maker, just another image of the bike from around the same time (1914-1916)

 

[bricycle]

Thanks for the help so far guys. Patric, I'll get some closeup pics for you. I didn't think of Miami as the builder, but it does seem to show the Miami Built characteristics. I'll take the crank and fork out to inspect for any identifying marks. Josehuerta, thanks for the scan.. that's the bike! If this thing wasn't so tall, I'd build it into a rider!

I vote that Mike or Nick gets this girl just because they can actually ride it... (no offence Patric, wuv ya!)

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Some detail shots:

 

[hoofhearted]

Dave .. am wanting this frame/fork ... don't want pedals .. I will pay for shipping and insurance.

Let me know how much cash to send (you won't shock me) ... maybe you want some bicycle schtuff, also.

Lemme know ... you have my off-the-line contact info.

You make me happy ... I make you happy .....

Prepare to become waaay happy.


Thanks - Dave .................


....... patric

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Dave .. am wanting this frame/fork ... don't want pedals .. I will pay for shipping and insurance.

Let me know how much cash to send (you won't shock me) ... maybe you want some bicycle schtuff, also.

Lemme know ... you have my off-the-line contact info.

You make me happy ... I make you happy .....

Prepare to become waaay happy.


Thanks - Dave .................


....... patric

Bike is yours Pataric, we'll work something out

 

[hoofhearted]

Bike is yours Pataric, we'll work something out

Holy Crap ... you is too good to me, Dave .... much appreciated - this !!


...... patric

 

[Nick-theCut]

Am curious as to the type of crank-system ... Fauber or something else (?) ....

Thank you - Dave .....


...... patric

I'm wondering if the bottom bracket on Dave's looks like this one.

Notice the cutouts. These are threaded BB cups, and if the same, would be Fauber on a GW frame.
The serial # has a distinct "font" that may also be compared.
From what I've been told in the past and have seen, this resembles Great Western.