1920's racing bike

Submitted by John on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 20:08

A gentleman sent me the following note and photos -

my father purchased this bike in the early 1920's,he belonged to a bike club 
and raced for many years. i was wondering what the value is,how do i go about 
finding out. it has a brooks seat and bag,everything original,not the wood 
rims. thank you for any information you can give me.  frank m.

Thoughts?

John

 

 

3 Comments

Submitted by moonm on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 12:45.

Hello,

Looks a bit like my Flyer see pics at this link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/moonm/collections/72157628707166153/ 

Is there a serial number on the left rear dropout?

If the fellow wants to sell it I may be interested.

My e-mail address is moonm.music@frontier.com

Regards

Tony

 

Submitted by DJWC on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 18:16.

   It's hard to tell the condition from the photo's,  but I would say between $250-$500 depending details of it's condition and how original it parts are...    Dave

Submitted by BtfdRedbird on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 00:15.

Hi.  I'm certainly interested in this bicycle, especailly due to the fact it could be an old race bike.  An estimated value of $500 would be well within a reasonable price and I would be willing to pay at least that for the right bike.  I would be interested in talking to the owner to discuss the bicycle and the purchase of same.  He/she could email me at any time with respect to same.  Thanks a lot, Doug.