What can you tell me about this crank arm and pedal? - help

[us56456712]

I only have the non drive side. I think it is a very old cottered crank. The pedal is attached with a nut and bolt and the crank arm length is adjustable. I want to keep it for a display piece but I don't really know anything about it. Anyone have any knowledge of this kind of cottered crank? It's nickel pleated.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Wonder if it's from a penny farthing?


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[us56456712]

Wonder if it's from a penny farthing?


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One of my collector buddies has an original big wheeler. Thanks for the thought, I will take it to compare it with his cranks. This never occurred to me.

 

[us56456712]

One of my collector buddies has an original big wheeler. Thanks for the thought, I will take it to compare it with his cranks. This never occurred to me.

It is very similar to the big wheel crank on my buddies bike which has a bolt on pedal and adjustable length crank. The big wheel crank arms are not cottered but use a different system. The guy with the big wheeler thinks my crank arm and pedal are from around 1900.

 

[partsguy]

There's a lot of people who are into these very early bikes and parts on the CABE. You can give them a try also, if you don't find your answer.

 

[SSG]

I'd say its from a 1890-1900 safety. Cool pedal too.

 

[Junkhunter]

Hard tire safety. I don't think Columbia. For value check Copake Auction website. Search past sales. I believe one like that was auctioned this year.

 

[us56456712]

Hard tire safety. I don't think Columbia. For value check Copake Auction website. Search past sales. I believe one like that was auctioned this year.

I found a similar crank arm and pedal (columbia) on that site that sold for $555.00. Thats insane.

 

[Junkhunter]

They're fun to ride.

 

[Junkhunter]

I know someone that will buy it if you're interested in selling.

 

[horsefarmer]

View attachment 31719 They're fun to ride.

Gotta love that springer fork!

 

[us56456712]

I know someone that will buy it if you're interested in selling.

Not interested now.

 

[SSG]

I think most of the money is in the pedals, early pedals go for pretty serious amounts of money.

I found a similar crank arm and pedal (columbia) on that site that sold for $555.00. Thats insane.