Monark rocket

[jbird171]

Got this given to me and I love it... any idea of a year? Or value?

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[Big Ape]

My best guess is early to mid 50's. I have a western flyer badged Monark that is the same basic bike, mine is a 53. There should be a serial plate on the bottom bracket under the crank.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Sounds like the value is Free

 

[RustySprockets]

That headbadge is certainly from the period that Big Ape suggests, but it's tough to narrow down further with the info provided.

Just so you know, it's best to photograph a bike straight-on, from the drive (or right-hand) side. Your blurry, one-quarter shot from behind manages to obscure just about every identifying feature that helpful eyes might find useful. Having the serial number revealed never hurts...but doesn't always help. Some manufacturers were better bookkeepers than others.