Another Auction Find - WHAT IS IT?

[backpedaler]

Another friend of mine found this at an auction. We're not sure what it is. The fork isn't right. It has wood wheels, a New Departure "A" hub, no decals or headbadge. The seat is alittle stiff but in good shape. soooooo what do you think it is?

 

[jerrykr]

Since I have no idea, I'd just say "a real challenge!"

 

[Flame Jigger]

It is a bicycle. :lol: To be more specific a very cool old bicycle with some neat parts. Love the gooseneck.

 

[DonQui]

that is a nice looking rat bike. as i am new to bikes and parts, this is the first time i actally see "wooden wheels" on a bike. it has lots of potential imo.

 

[bombshelterbikes]

LAWN ART... based on how that seat is attached to the frame. No human ever rode that bike like that. Cool find..let me know if you want to sell the seat!

Cheers!

Brad

 

[deorman]

I don't know, but that saddle is awesome. 8)

 

[bikeriderx]

What is it? A MESS!! :lol: But it sure has some cool parts! :mrgreen:

 

[B607]

The fork looks like it's from a Cycle Truck. Gary

 

[badmuller]

Wow, cool find, looks like that fork is 28" and came out of something like this,

seems it had on of those big flipdown stands at the back once too.
love the bends in the seatstays.

 

[Walker]

I think you will be amazed when all the .... comes off the cranks and hus, you're going to find a nice finish under there. The seat is in great shape, soak it with lexol..

 

[roadmaster]

no clue, but love the patina! i've never seen a chainring like that before. the hearts would make me think like schwinn's sweetheart sprockets, but...

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

That's really cool :wink: Sorry that I don't know what it is

 

[bikeriderx]

PM forum member rms37 he'll likely have some ideas... :mrgreen:

 

[flatblack50]

It is definatly pre-1930's. I have the same exact sprocket on my 1926 Hartford (Columbia made) (mine has new wood rims too), but i also have seen that same sprocket on a 1917? i think it was, Overland bike that looked to be all original. FYI if you plan to actually ride it, i know where you can get new italian made wood 700c clincher rims. They use standard tires, and tubes. The tubular, lace up rims are a pain, and all of the bike shops i've talked to won't touch them. And the lace up tires are like $400!!!

 

[flatblack50]

If it is a Columbia made bike... this site will help alot. The guy that runs it is very knowledgeable. http://www.vintagecolumbiabikes.com/

 

[backpedaler]

now we're on to something . . . thanks!

 

[SSG]

Those curved stays are pretty unique and will probably be the thing to ID that frame.

 

[backpedaler]

i'm with you on that - i've been surfing - looking for a pic or an old ad . . . :shock:

 

[SSG]

Try the Cabe if you haven't already. http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/forum.php