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This is a photo found on ebay. Valve stems are visable on front and rear rims so pneumatic tires for sure.
Radial spoked wheels make it look out of time period with the advent of the later pneumatic tires on the rims. I realize Columbia Standard and Expert models kept their radial spoking throughout their manufacturing time line but don't know of other makes retaining this with pneumatic tires.
I had a 1892 Victor 52" high wheel bicycle with cushion tires and tangential spoked wheels which was late in high wheel period but this photo throws me a loop.
Anyone want to name it and post the year. Is it American or European manufacture?
Mike Cates, CA.

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Over 50 original head badges for sale. Will sell all or individually $50 - $250 depending on rarity and condition.
Note the interesting Indian Bicycle Company factory bicycle registration tag with script on both sides, how many of these have you seen?
The US BICYCLE shown at the bottom of the second photo is a coat lapel pin.
A few sample photos are attached but I can send close up photos of other badges.

AS OF 04-27-20 - BADGES NOW SOLD OR PENDING PAYMENT ARE:
EXCELSIOR
HUDSON
PIERCE
PANAMA

Mike Cates
Phone:  (760) 473-6201 Voice Calls Only and No Texts
Email:  cates0321@hotmail.com

 

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Here is a trick I have used on safety bicycles that are going to be ridden to stop seat posts and handlebar stems from slipping down. Basically it is an internal spacer.
(I realize that makes/models/years/designs of antique bicycles vary greatly but read the steps below to see how to fix a current or possible problem, especially on a restored antique bicycle with shiny nickel plated parts).

1) Set up your comfortable heights of seat and handlebars.
2) Place some tape to mark the junction at the seat post and seat post frame tube OR at the handlebar stem and front fork stem/steering head.
3) Remove the seat post and handlebar stem and measure from their ends to your tape mark. Write down measurements.
4) Using a tape measure or stick, internally measure from the top of the seat post clamp/top down to the crank bracket. Do the same from the handlebar clamp/steering head down to the fork crown and write down measurements.
5) Subtract the measurements you got in (3) above from measurements in (4) above to get length(s) for your new internal spacers and write down measurements.
6) Get a piece of plastic sprinkler pipe, wooden dowel, etc that will be strong enough and the outside diameter should just barely slide into the seat post frame tube or front fork stem/steering head. You want a sliding fit "if" you want to easily remove it in the future. If internal diameters of seat post frame tube or front fork stem are odd internal diameters not matching the diameters of the plastic pipe or wooden dowel, you can file/machine down the outside diameter of a slightly larger diameter flat washer that will slide into this odd inside diameter and use a smaller diameter pipe or wooden dowel that you slide in first and then place the washer at the top so the seat post or handlebar stem will bottom out on it.
7) Cut pipe, wooden dowel, etc to the measurements you got in (5) above and slide in your new cut to length internal spacers until they bottom out.

Lastly, slide in seat post and/or handlebar stem until they bottom on the internal spacer, align them and tighten in place.

You now have stopped the sliding down problem you may have been having or could eventually experience. The good part is you don't see this "fix" from outside the bicycle!

Mike Cates, CA.

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CLEVELAND BEVEL GEAR CHAINLESS SHAFT DRIVE LADIES BICYCLE (Exact year still to be determined) manufactured by the H.A.Lozier Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

Older restoration started but never completed. Frame and forks are in gloss black automotive enamel paint and all other parts are nickel plated as originally done.

I have the nickel plated handlebars somewhere and am looking for them.

Missing are: rims, spokes and tires that will complete this rare shaft driven bicycle.

It is the complimentary match to the Man's model of the same year.

Note, the staggered holes in the original hubs that are approximately 3/16" diameter. This is similar to a Columbia direct pull porcupine hub but the original porcupine barrels from this bicycle are missing They would not be a hard part to make by using a 3/16" steel flat head rivet that could be cross-drilled for the spoke diameter and counter sunk for the spoke head.

This bicycle would have 28" diameter tires front and rear.

The seat is uncommon with the lateral or transverse flat spring and is unique in it's design.

Bike is dusty from storage and is waiting for YOU to bring it back to life.

$3850.00 plus shipping cost.

I ship world wide and have a 100% POSITIVE SHIPPING RECORD for years from my buyers.

I can pack in regular bicycle cardboard boxes OR make a wooden crate and only charge for the plywood, 2 X 2's and screws to make it. I DO NOT CHARGE an additional labor charge to do this.

I can get shipping insurance if requested that will be added to the cost.

Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201 Voice Calls Only and I DO NOT TEXT.
Email: cates0321@hotmail.com

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In researching through my catalogs concerning my 1890 LOZIER & YOST GIANT NO. 4 hard tire safety that I currently have For Sale, I came across the continuation of the H.A. Lozier company now offering this 1892 CLEVELAND NO. 1 cushion tire bicycle with double diamond frame and also using the Bolte front fork springing. Does anyone have one of these bicycles and if so, please share some photos for all of us to see and learn from. This CLEVELAND NO. 1 is an interesting hybrid of using the design of the COLUMBIA double diamond framing and the Bolte front fork springing of the LOZIER & YOST GIANT NO. 4 hard tire safety.
Also the use of the YOST patent saddle on both bicycles.
Mike Cates, CA.

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WANTED - Hand brake lever and pivot, Brake spoon and return spring to fit my 56" 1884 Columbia Expert I have For Sale on this site.
Will buy outright OR trade for original antique bicycle catalogs that I also have for sale.
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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I am doing the final assembly on a restoration of an 1890 LOZIER & YOST GIANT NO. 4 hard tire safety. It features a unique articulated front fork with Bolte action springs that can be adjusted to the rider's weight and/or road conditions. Ball bearings to hubs, pedals and steering head. 30" wheels with 7/8" rear and 3/4" front red rubber tires. Saddle (not shown installed yet) has fresh leather. New stainless steel v-spokes. Rims are excellent originals.
I will get completed photos posted soon but it is for Sale now prior to it's final re assembly.
I have included a sample photo if you don't know what this very rare bicycle looks like and there are not many in existence compared to the many sprung fork Victors and Columbias out there.
This is an experienced collector's collectible and a key piece for any world-class antique bicycle collection.
I haven't seen a bicycle like this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201 Voice Calls Only and No Texts Please
cates0321@hotmail.com

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I have two more of these G&J rear sprung bicycles but they are in a state of already being painted and parts already nickel plated and need re assembly.

I haven't seen a bicycle like this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.

Mike Cates
(760) 473-6201 Voice Calls only and no texts please
Or email me at: cates0321@hotmail.com

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Search my current ebay auction for details.

I haven't seen a bicycle like this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.

Mike Cates, CA.
(760)473-6201 voice Calls/Leave Message and No Texts Please
OR email me at:  cates0321@hotmail.com

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I have what I'm estimating to be a 1884 56" Columbia Expert high wheel bicycle Serial #1965 in very straight and older restoration condition. Original dust shield with patent dates and original keeper clip at bottom.
Seat is incorrect but looks good and is useable. Original flat seat spring has slotted friction set screw with hex jam nut at center of keeper bracket. Single screw with hex nut steering adjustment (missing dome nut that would have been above hex nut). Tubular rear forks. Large flanged front hub. Missing all brake hardware and wire pants guard. Straight nickel plated handle bars with nice Art Hart made pear grips with nickel plated ferrules.
Very good rider with nice original solid crescent rims and true running wheels, all original spokes and new Hammel red rubber tires. Nice Columbia script ball bearing pedals and fixed oblong mounting step with two mounting screws top and bottom of step.
$5000 and I can ship at additional cost for crating and shipping cost.
I haven't seen a bicycle like this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

PS: Dave where does this serial number fall in your Columbia records to better dial this bike in as to manufacturing date?

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Search my current ebay auction for details.
I haven't seen this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.
Mike Cates
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

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Here is a original and useable one inch pitch block chain of the Elliott Self Oiling pattern. It will need oiling and freeing up of some links but nothing to be concerned about for installation on a rideable bicycle. It was used on Elliott Hickory and Columbia Cushion Tire and Pneumatic Tire Safeties and other makes. It is a uniquely  designed chain in that there is a piece of felt pressed into a through hole in each block that holds drops of oil to continually lubricate the pins of each block link (see 2nd photo down showing felt in through hole between side plate ends). Elliott's claim is that the chain could be oiled at far less intervals than a standard designed block chain. The blocks are flat top & bottom and the side plates are symmetrical profile varying from the block profile. The block width is .438" and distance between plates is .455". It's length is 46" pin-to-pin and has the original slotted and threaded master link pin and nut. These chains are hard to find in useable condition.
I haven't seen this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.
$200 plus $8.30 USPS Small Flat Rate Box to the lower 48 states.
CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO ENLARGE THEM.
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201 Voice Calls/Your Message and No Texts Please
cates0321@hotmail.com

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Just found these sections of original Block Chain in rusty shape but good to complete an unrestored original display bike or wall hanger. Could be loosened up by soaking in penetrating oil and using some elbow grease. One inch pitch, laminated blocks made up of 6 laminates each , blocks profile are flat tops with concave bottoms, .520" block width, side plates are symmetrical profile varying from the block profile. One section is 24" pin-to-pin, one section is 19 1/2" pin-to-pin and one short section is as shown in photos.
This type chain was used on Lozier, and other brand HTS and CTS bicycles.
$75.00 + $8.30 USPS Small Flat Rate Box Shipping to the lower 48 states.
I haven't seen this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.
CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO ENLARGE THEM.
Mike Cates, CA.
(760) 473-6201 Voice Calls/Your Message and No Texts Please
cates0321@hotmail.com

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28" CLIMAX TOC cyclometer.
I can be contacted outside of feebay at the below contact information as long as there is not a pending bid on my auction.
I haven't seen this offered at Copake Antique Bicycle Auction 2020.
Mike Cates
(760) 473-6201
cates0321@hotmail.com

Ebay auction link click here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/CLIMAX-28-TOC-ANTIQUE-BICYCLE-CYCLOMETER-RARE/163976493044?hash=item262dc2b7f4:g:q1kAAOSwYAdd3KgO

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