The less than 10 known club

[Hobo Bill]

is thar a orig. wheel set for this byke ... a 1898 Eldredge Special .. haven't seen another one like this one ...

 

[Mark Mattei]

Ladies Iver Johnson 28 inch single tube tires on faux wood painted metal clad wood rims. Late 20s early 30s is my best guess.

 

[Mark Mattei]

Dauntless women’s bike with three down tubes in a lateral orientation. My guess is mid 1890s.

 

[Mark Mattei]

Women’s Hawthorne made in Japan, unusual frame, construction. . Late 60s is my guess.

 

[C M Gerlach]

The "American" Indian is unique.

 

[bikewhorder]

There's rare and then there's obscure. I'm not exactly sure how to define it, but I feel like the obscure bikes almost NOBODY even knows they exist and when they do surface they don't get more than a shrug. Whereas the truly "rare" bikes are sought after and somewhat famous in the small circle of people that actually want them.

 

[bikewhorder]

This is the only example of this bike i've ever seen. I think only the true fans of the Columbia brand would appreciate it.
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1935-columbia-n4-roadster.85229/

 

[Mark Mattei]

There's rare and then there's obscure. I'm not exactly sure how to define it, but I feel like the obscure bikes almost NOBODY even knows they exist and when they do surface they don't get more than a shrug. Whereas the truly "rare" bikes are sought after and somewhat famous in the small circle of people that actually want them.

You’ve found me out, I’m definitely a fan of the obscure as the my last several postings on this thread have demonstrated. I have more non-rare obscure bikes I will be listing soon with the hope it does not raise the ire of the moderators.

 

[Oilit]

You’ve found me out, I’m definitely a fan of the obscure as the my last several postings on this thread have demonstrated. I have more non-rare obscure bikes I will be listing soon with the hope it does not raise the ire of the moderators.

Your bikes may be obscure, but they're interesting. Post away!

 

[Mark Mattei]

New-Lu-Mi-Num cast aluminum bicycle, the chain guard is a structural member and does double duty as there is no conventional right chain stay, late 1890s.