Found this ????? bike

[2Slow]

Picked this up with some other from a guy in Pueblo, CO.
It has me completely stumped. The tag appears to say "Janes and Alice High Class Cycle". Could be James or Sanes not sure. Has some more modern looking parts, 3 piece crank, not skiptooth, so probably not that old. But the rear stand, seat and style make me wonder. It has a symbol stamped into the fenders that looks like ES3. The chainguard says Edgeworks on the back. Looks European to me but the writing is english. Any ideas?

I only have $20 into it so I may just clean it , grease it, put on some new rubber and see how it comes out. But the bike is screaming Steampunk style custom. Any info will help my decision specifically if there is any value to it.
Thanks

 

[Wildcat]

Is there a name on the coaster brake arm?

 

[Sphinx]

It appears to have a Head Badge. Can you read it?

 

[tanksalot]

Its interesting at least ...

 

[2Slow]

The hub is japanese Nankia. Aryaya wheels. Cannot make out the headbadge at all.
It is one odd bike.

 

[M.Martian]

The spring loaded drop stands were used in Asia much later than in the US and even Europe. I think there may even be some manufacturers that still use them in Asia.

This does appear to be an older bike but who knows how old. The hubs may be the easiest way to get a rough estimate of a date.

Other than that I haven't idea how you could find out more info on it.

 

[beatcad]

dang. i dunno,but i dunno much :lol:
i hadnt thought asian.
looks 50s/60s french to me, but i'v been wrong befor.

 

[Sphinx]

Not "Dead On", but there are striking similarities.
http://www.flyingpigeonproject.org/2010 ... cycle.html

Cool Slideshow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngzXfK7YZH8&hd=1


Appears to be an owner ID tag. Since it's in English, I'm guessing the bike is a "Bring-back" from an American Military family.

 

[2Slow]

I think you are right about Japan after looking at that link. I will post pics after I finish it. The first obstacle is finding a 24 x 1 3/8 rear coaster brake wheel. After a closer look there is one spot that is really rotted.

 

[mitchelangelo]

I would just lace in a new 24" x 1 3/8 hoop or rim. That may be easier to find. Cool bike!

 

[M.Martian]

There aren't many out there but I've got a sears folding bike from the 70's with 24x1 3/8 wheels with a Sach Torpedo 2 speed auto in it.

Besides the usual suspects, keep an eye out for 24" folding bikes.