Flying Mercury Bicycle
 

We found an old wood rim bicycle at my work the other day but are having little luck finding information on it.

the badging on the front reads Flying Mercury, Chicago

I know there are alot of bike riders on pelican so I though I would ask for some help

I added photos below


http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1268681256.jpg

here is the crest (online photo)
This is the only information I can find

Thanks

how about some pics of the rest of the bike?
i have no idea but would love to see it :)

Very rare bike. Used in racing. Just saw one on the pickers show. They may have the show on line. American pickers. It's worth around 250 - 500 from what I gathered from the show.

Go here www.WingYourHeel.com

Here is the web site of the pickers show. I have his phone number too if you want, call him. He buys old bikes.

http://www.antiquearcheology.com/

Thanks for the info!!

Ill grab a photo of it tomorrow

I can not match it to any models from the link provided

It has two top tubes and no tank

Thanks for the show info... watching it on lunch break is actually was started our search for more info

The Classic and Antique Bicycle Exchange - The Classic and Antique Bicycle Exchange

more...

These guys might be able to help:

Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Pix! We need 'em!

Yes, we need pix, someone here may be interested in it...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1268746701.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1268746726.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1268746751.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1268746789.jpg

Damn seats were uncomfortable back then. :D

Looks like it might have been made by Cleavland Bicycles, not a racer, cost a lot to restore it, I haven't bought tires for one of those for a few years but they used to be real expensive. Maybe mid teens, Not one of the expensive bikes of the time.

Trades???? Sorry, I have to ask:D

Sorry Byron as of now no.

I would love to get more information on it, an see if has any value.

It was pulled from a dumpster in the 60 and sat in a boiler room until now

bell still works tho... lol

Call this guy...Mike Wolfe @ (563) 289-1530

I wouldn't get too excited, I think the badge is the most worthwhile part. But then, I stopped collection those bikes ten years ago.