Planet Bicycle "Royal"

Submitted by rusty wheels on Fri, 01/05/2024 - 01:18

Does anyone know anything about this bike?  Bought it a couple years ago, with no real plans for it.  Looks mostly original except one of the wheels must of been changed due to the different styles.  I was thinking late 1800s or early 1900s, but not really sure since it's older than most of the stuff I deal with.  I do have a couple other photos if that would help with identification.  If anyone had any info that would be great.

Thanks

Erik

2 Comments

Submitted by Dave Brown on Fri, 01/05/2024 - 19:56.

Very nice original bike . Just wondering which rim you think is original to the bike . Does the bike have a coaster brake rear hub or fixed wheel. From what i can see the rear rim looks like it take a wire bead tire . ( Tire and tube type )  and the front a single tube glue on tire. At least that is what I see  Ithink. I would guess the bike is around 1898 to early 1903 or so.

Just my take on it.

Submitted by rusty wheels on Tue, 01/09/2024 - 15:30.

Thank you for the information. The bike does have a coaster brake, but I do not remember the type and can not access my other photos right now. You are correct about the types of wheels, I just wouldn't know which has been replaced.  Seemed odd to be mis matched.