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Wizard of Oz Bike
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locomotion
Cruisin' on my 1897 Comet
corbettclassics
I live for the CABE
If you're restoring your Pierce, then I think I have an extra decal for 1899 era >
Same as this one …. I had a spare after I used the one on this bike -> pictured.
Same as this one …. I had a spare after I used the one on this bike -> pictured.
razinhellcustomz
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Man that is one cool looking chrome fork!! I wish i could find one of these just to play around with. Like to see the rest of the bike to know what to look for. Ride On. Razin.
bikewhorder
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
This one looks pretty close. https://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/3342951/fp607.cgi
rustyjones
Wore out three sets of tires already!
Late 1800's Orient
Jeff54
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Jesper
Wore out three sets of tires already!
I was watching the film this past evening and the bike stuck out in my mind as odd (and unknown) so I thought I would venture to see what the masses had to say on it. I have a pretty decent restored edition of the film and I can verify that the front brake is cable operated via a lever on the right side. During ride to the farm she goes from grip to lever. There is no lever present on the left side of the handlebar. The brake is a caliper type contacting the rim on the sides. She didn't need much braking considering the way she dismounted the bike like in a triathlon transition. The headbadge is definitely not Crescent (at least not one I've seen, no large "C" on each side); it appears to be somewhat diamond shaped (take that loosely, no real detail can be discerned) being longer top to bottom than side to side. Unable to see clearly any actual logo or name on the badge. The chainwheel seems to match the Orient example; it definitely does not match the Crescent chainwheel example. The chainguard is ill-fitting for the bike (extends too far forward), as previously mentioned, possibly an add-on for safety purposes regarding the dress getting caught. I assume the braking system was added for safety considering the style of brake shown in the 1890's example if a similar type was originally installed on that bike.
During the tornado visions scene the bike is apparently white as opposed to the dark color during the reality scenes; maybe for effect to differentiate between the fantasy/dream and reality worlds. It is not clear that the frame is the same (cannot see DT "J" bend), but I think it is, although it may be a different bike of the same model. It does not have any brakes mounted to the fork and the right side brake lever is missing.
That is all I can add. It would be great if the present owner could post detailed photos of the bike(s?). All references are saying 1900 Orient Ladies Safety model (with noted upgrades).
During the tornado visions scene the bike is apparently white as opposed to the dark color during the reality scenes; maybe for effect to differentiate between the fantasy/dream and reality worlds. It is not clear that the frame is the same (cannot see DT "J" bend), but I think it is, although it may be a different bike of the same model. It does not have any brakes mounted to the fork and the right side brake lever is missing.
That is all I can add. It would be great if the present owner could post detailed photos of the bike(s?). All references are saying 1900 Orient Ladies Safety model (with noted upgrades).
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