Marc, I came across the same bike about 8-10 years ago at a semi-fancy antiques shop in Manhattan. I think it was about $600.00. I called The Bourgwart (sp?) Bicycle Museum in upstate N.Y. and got the real dope. She was a very utilitarian machine built for the masses to emulate fine racing machines. I walked home. But give um a call, find out more and maybe their are some special bits to make her more special. enjoy, Johnny Pergolizzi Brooklyn, New York
>A friend is selling a track bike. It has wood rims, track bars with leather
>grips on the ends of the bars. It appears to be all original except for
>possibly the saddle which looks more like a pre war cruiser saddle with the
>big loop spring under the nose. Also, I believe someone tried to put modern
>sew ups on the wheels. One rim has about an inch crack the other is
>slightly warped around the stem hole. The paint is good except for the down
>tube where a good portion of it is missing. No rust though. Headbadge says
>davis sewing machine co. or something like that. The front fork is not
>slotted, it has to be spread to get the wheel on.
>
> This may not be much to go on but these are all the details I have at the
> moment. Any help would be appreciated. He's asking 800.00, is this worth
> it?
>
> thanks
> marc garcia
> chicago IL