Eaton Glider

Submitted by Steve Z on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 18:34

Hi all. I'm looking for some help and knowledge on a pair of Eaton Gliders. I primarily collect CCM, with the odd Sunshine or  Road King here and there. These bikes are are new to me and are (beautifully) badged Eatonia with the following serial numbers:

24684

and ND4899

 

Any help greatly appreciated, in particular dating them. Thanks in advance. Steve

 

4 Comments

Submitted by T-Mar on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 17:16.

The 2nd serial number indicates that the bicycle was manufactured by Raleigh's Nottingham factory during March of a year ending in '4'. Reportedly, this format was introduced in 1973, so it is most likely a 1974 model. Sorry, I can't help with the other serial number. 

Submitted by Steve Z on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 10:55.

Thanks for the reply T-Mar. I'll try to post photos of the bikes. I'm really not certain, but based on characteristics like pedals, saddles, and the stem bolt  (on one in particular) I believe they are both significantly earlier than that. 

Submitted by Steve Z on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 11:59.

Inserting photos is such a PAIN!

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Submitted by Steve Z on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 12:02.

sAfter some discussions with Brian, I have to agree that both bikes are circa mid 1930's. I have included a page from Eaton's 1936 spring summer catalogue that shows a very similar bike. The one with the racing bar has some nuances like the snowflake chain ring, double braced front fender, and a very cool stem. My list of projects is already large enough, if anyone is interested in one or both bikes, please send me an e-mail.

Thanks,
Steve

s_zagz@yahoo.ca