Old Crow
Look Ma, No Hands!
Hi,
I'm new here and have just come into the possession of this c1908/10 bicycle, built by the Great Western Manufacturing Co.
The brass badge on steerer tube states "THE LEADER" and the name of John G Nuebling, Mr JG Nuebling from what ive managed to research owned a sporting goods business in Reading at the turn of the last century....
This particular bicycle was last seen on "The Cabe" in 2013, where the original gentleman that found it was trying to find out some information on this machine, it was then sold and disappeared for awhile..
In early 2020 it was sold to a friend of mine and made its way to Australia, it is now in my possession, and i have since put back on some parts that i believe are more suited to this marvelous bicycle, i hope i have done the cycle proud, and get a tick of approval from you vintage/veteran guys across the pond..
Information Wanted
When this bicycle first appeared on The Cabe in 2013, and up untill today (7 years), no other information on this bicycle has ever surfaced.
I gather it maybe a little in the rarer category, or just from a smaller amount of cycles put out with that particular badge....
I would really like to see another baring the same badge, and any more information on this cycle.
The Fauber star pattern chain wheel, cranks & bottom bracket put it in the Great Western Manufacturing Co category. I know Mr John G Nuebling had a sporting shop in around the same area, the bicycle is a beauty to ride, im very happy with it in general, but would love to find out much more aut it.
So if anyone can shed a little more light on this fabulous machine it would be much appreciated..
This cycle is now touring the back bush roads of the mid north of South Australia, it's gone "Down under"..
Thank you all very much for taking the time to read my post, and i hope that it brings a few more of these bicycles out into the light...
Cheers
I'm new here and have just come into the possession of this c1908/10 bicycle, built by the Great Western Manufacturing Co.
The brass badge on steerer tube states "THE LEADER" and the name of John G Nuebling, Mr JG Nuebling from what ive managed to research owned a sporting goods business in Reading at the turn of the last century....
This particular bicycle was last seen on "The Cabe" in 2013, where the original gentleman that found it was trying to find out some information on this machine, it was then sold and disappeared for awhile..
In early 2020 it was sold to a friend of mine and made its way to Australia, it is now in my possession, and i have since put back on some parts that i believe are more suited to this marvelous bicycle, i hope i have done the cycle proud, and get a tick of approval from you vintage/veteran guys across the pond..
Information Wanted
When this bicycle first appeared on The Cabe in 2013, and up untill today (7 years), no other information on this bicycle has ever surfaced.
I gather it maybe a little in the rarer category, or just from a smaller amount of cycles put out with that particular badge....
I would really like to see another baring the same badge, and any more information on this cycle.
The Fauber star pattern chain wheel, cranks & bottom bracket put it in the Great Western Manufacturing Co category. I know Mr John G Nuebling had a sporting shop in around the same area, the bicycle is a beauty to ride, im very happy with it in general, but would love to find out much more aut it.
So if anyone can shed a little more light on this fabulous machine it would be much appreciated..
This cycle is now touring the back bush roads of the mid north of South Australia, it's gone "Down under"..
Thank you all very much for taking the time to read my post, and i hope that it brings a few more of these bicycles out into the light...
Cheers