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| Let me try again---sorry for the triple post
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| Did it not go through the first time?
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| A Bilenky Sterling Tandem.The Sterling name is of some interest seems as I'm told that whem Bilemky started building his own bikes he used the name Sterling but it was "owned" by another party so he had to drop it. Just instaled the Honjo hammered fenders--sam
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| I have several vintage Bicycling and Bicycle Guide magazines listed on ebay now with several reviews of high end tandems and recumbents - also a 26", 48 spoke tandem wheelset - ebay name is stekemm - click the search items and descriptions box to find all the tandems reviewed in each magazine by: 209.143.35.206 |
| Hey, all. I may have posted here in the past, so forgive me if this is a redundant post. I have a Pierce (Buffalo) triple, pretty complete except for the wheels. The bars are pretty much rusted away - we found the machine in our Moms uncles basement, stored upside down. Seats are there, but in very rough shape. We have pictures of the bike, with my Mom's relatives on it, and posing with it. My brother and I would like to refurbish it, with the goal of riding it. I've gone over the frame pretty closely, and it seems to be in good shape (I'm a cyclist, so I know where to look for problems). Here are my questions: Can we do it? I believe this frame is in really good shape. What else should I look for on a bike that is over 100 years old (we're basing this on family history, with the thought that a couple of the guys in the pic died before 1903). Is there a reliable source for parts for this ride? Keeping in mind that a bicycle that is ridden (this one was) has the potential for replacement parts, we're not concerned with authentic OEM parts. Period parts will do. I had contacted a guy in Palmer, Ma at the Larz Anderson show several years ago, but lost touch with him. Is there anyone out there (pref in New England) that sells old parts, or makes repro? I have a feeling that the bars for the two rear riders are going to be tough to find. I have the orig parts, but they are nowhere near rideable. Being stored on the bars for 80 or 90 years was not kind to them. Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated. I'll post pictures as soon as I can. Thanks, Sean by: 72.192.28.163 |
| This may be a good source of information http://www.pedalinghistory.com/ Ed by: 64.136.27.226 |
| Wow! Pierce(Buffalo New York) were pre 1918 bikes before Pierce sold the bike division.And a triple with family history to go with it. No real source of parts for this bike You mostly would be able to put together some parts that would allow you to ride it---like 28" rims off an english roadster as such---but this bike is very rare,are you sure you want to go that way? Post pics when you can ---sam by: 69.149.105.249 |
| I agree with Sam, parts will be tough to find. Best source of information is Carl and Clarice Burgward owners of Pedaling History Museum in Orchard Park near where Pierce bicycles were made. Use the link Ed supplied but not with the ED at the end. They have many good examples of Pierce bicycles an their museum. That bike may have had wood wheels or steel clad wood, either ones originals are available but will be fragile. Only 28" tires available are reproductions and not accurate repros and still cost over $100. each. There were probably several options for handlebars, you may have to search but should be available. The Burgward Museum does sell parts and bikes so give them a call. To save you time and trouble, ship that bike to me for proper disposal! -Brian by: 70.144.49.159 |
