Teens "Rambler" model question

[Barnegatbicycles]

Regarding Model 172, my first thought based upon the number is 1901 like the other year catalogs suggest. What made me think it might not be made in 1901 is the existence of Rambler badges with the year 1901 printed on the badge, while my badge only has the model number.

This thread shows an 01 badge with a 2 digit model number.

Rambler, help needed please | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

An acquaintance of mine has just acquired a 'Rambler' bicycle, a fairly unusual machine over here. Unfortunately pictures are not available as yet. What I know of the bicycle is that the head badge says Rambler, Model 41 at the bottom and bears the date 1901 at the top. It has what he describes...

thecabe.com

Also basing the model/year assumption on the few catalogs I have and have seen, I have thought, if not 1901, then maybe 1911. But if they stopped producing the lugs in 08, then my bike could not be a 11.

So maybe they switched from 2 digit model numbers in the middle of 01 to three digit model numbers.

Thanks,
Chris

It is 100% not a 1901. That badge style wasn't used until 03. The numbers for 01 are double digits. Here is the list of 01 models and their corresponding bikes I put together one day.

 

[fat tire trader]

It is 100% not a 1901. That badge style wasn't used until 03. The numbers for 01 are double digits. Here is the list of 01 models and their corresponding bikes I put together one day. View attachment 1176691

What year do you think it is? Thanks, Chris

 

[Barnegatbicycles]

What year do you think it is? Thanks, Chris

1890's-00? rambler model 172 | Antique Bicycles Pre-1933

just picked this up today. i always wanted one. its a rambler #172. im not sure what year but i think its in the 1890's-00. the lugs are fantastic and the badge is interesting. i have had a rambler before but have not seen this type of lugs on it. it has the adjustable neck track type bars...

thecabe.com

I've seen 1911 a couple times but I don't know for sure without a catalog but it's a place to start.

 

[MrColumbia]

 

[fordsnake]

Excellent find...and thats why Mr.Columbia is called the man!

 

[Barnegatbicycles]

View attachment 1176772

Any idea on the year?

 

[MrColumbia]

this is from the 1911 catalog. Model 172 is a Roadster, not a chainless. I must be blind.

 

[MrColumbia]

1911. I was way off. I did not look far enough ahead. My apology's.

 

[Barnegatbicycles]

this is from the 1911 catalog. Model 172 is a Roadster, not a chainless. I must be blind.

All good thanks for the help. I learned something too.

 

[fordsnake]

All good thanks for the help. I learned something too.

...me included.