I’ll be selling this bike but I am unsure of what it is. The frame has been powdercoated. It’s a neat bike but out of my wheelhouse of bicycle knowledge and my source on what it was has passed away. Any clues guys? Also value? Thanks
by Terminator-Fox
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It’s pretty rad, maybe a serial number
Doesn’t look high end and it’s not very old maybe the back half has age but it’s very low end. Fork loos modern cheap. Make it go and ride it doubt it would be worth much
Early 1900s board track racer. Maybe Iver Johnson?
That’s a sweet frame tho the geo is similar to a modern riv lmao
This bike appears to have a welded frame. Tubing diameter seems modern, larger than old tubes. Fits a contemporary 1″ threaded headset. Ashtabula crankset. Seatstay attachment welded not bolted. No lugs. I don’t think it’s particularly old.
Fork seems inconsistent and may not be original.
I suspect it’s an Indian or Chinese frame, intended to be retro, made in the past couple decades.
It’s got a Fauber crank and Kelly adjustable handlebars.
I just want to say I love prewar bikes!
You may want to post on r/FixedGearBicycle as there many vintage track enthusiasts there with quite a bit of knowledge on these niche bikes.
Sprung saddles are for upright bicycles, not for those with dropped handlebars.
What a beautiful bike
I’m fairly certain those are modern welds. Possibly even robotic. The seatstay is basically a wishbone but with twin tubes, same with the chainstay. I’m betting modern product, maybe someone’s school project or some other one-off work. More pics maybe?
Are those wooden rims? That’s awesome! Wish I knew what the bike was but it’s probably from a local builder