Any idea what this bike is and what it is worth?
05-23-24, 02:07 PM
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Any idea what this bike is and what it is worth?
Team, I got this bike from a local collector... I don't know much except it is a BSA (from the cranks) and looks to have all original parts, wooden wheels and original red tires (they are as hard as a rock right now...pre butyl!!
I do have the missing pedal cage
I do have the missing pedal cage
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Rat rod bike??
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Bike is not necessarily made by BSA. BSA was a popular crank set during the era of this bike. They were found on many different brands of bike.
You will probably get more and better information on a bike of this age from The Cabe.
Brent
You will probably get more and better information on a bike of this age from The Cabe.
Brent
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Looks to be a path flat track race bike from the 1920's very interesting bike. The fork crown is a bit unique that may be a good place to start when looking for a ID on the frame as said the BSA crank set and other parts are pretty common for the era and type of bike.
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No clue what it is but that's a whole lot of coolness to me!
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I really like the old school wood race wheels in good condition with red sew up tires tubes likely not ride safe at this point but totally cool.
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Too bad they didn't paint the whole bike orange.
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The naked frame with light chrome and paint lugs was common on race bikes of the this vintage. I would leave it as is with a bit off mild cleanup.
