Bride of Frankenstein?

[Bikesquirrel]

Hi all, I acquired this bicycle as you see it about 8 years ago.
It has a Schwinn badged men’s(?) saddle, no head badge, wood rims, a Morrow rear hub, an old style crank but with a non-skip tooth chain ring, maybe a Columbia chain guard, a drop stand, super short stem and unique handle bars.
Any help identifying this unique bike or assessing value would be greatly appreciated!
I’m still a rookie!
Thanks, Scott

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Looks like a Mead Chicago product (e.g., Ranger).
Mead sprocket; Mead seat stays; Mead-patent chain tensioner?

 

[Bikesquirrel]

Looks like a Mead Chicago product (e.g., Ranger).
Mead sprocket; Mead seat stays; Mead-patent chain tensioner.

Any thoughts on value in it's given state? Ballpark?
Thanks

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Value might be in its parts; i.e., valuable to someone in need of particular parts, or to someone who thinks that they can make a profit from parting-out the bike.

For example, collectors might be interested in the tiller-type handlebars; or an early Morrow hub; or the front fender with two braces; or the crankset with older-style forged and reduced-size Mead sprocket (48-tooth, easier to pedal); and so on.

 

[Bikesquirrel]

Value might be in its parts; i.e., valuable to someone in need of particular parts, or to someone who thinks that they can make a profit from parting-out the bike.

For example, collectors might be interested in the tiller-type handlebars; or an early Morrow hub; or the front fender with two braces; or the crankset with older-style forged and reduced-size Mead sprocket (48-tooth, easier to pedal); and so on.

Thank you very much for your knowledge!

Usually, I’m not a “part out” kinda guy especially if a bike has stayed mostly intact for this many years…but given the status of this particular bike, and major projects I already have going, it might be the best option?

Thanks again for your advice!
Scott

 

[juvela]

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[Mountain Trail Andy]

Thank you very much for your knowledge!

Usually, I’m not a “part out” kinda guy especially if a bike has stayed mostly intact for this many years…but given the status of this particular bike, and major projects I already have going, it might be the best option?

Thanks again for your advice!
Scott

Use it for an "OZ" bike.

 

[Demzie]

Wish it was closer. I'd put that back in the road.

 

[Bikesquirrel]

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What are you referring to? Skirt guard?

 

[Bikesquirrel]

Wish it was closer. I'd put that back in the road.

How far away are you?
I’m going to Memory Lane and Munroe in May!