OT: Victor bicycle

Geo-TH,In

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My dad had a 1896 or 1897 victor bicycle with wire spokes and wooden rim/tire. To some extent it resembles a modern looking bicycle. It was in my uncle's garage for many years. After my dad died in 1985, my uncle gave the bicycle to my mom who gave it to my youngest sister. For Christmas, my sister's boys restored the bicycle, had the handle bars nickle plated, took it to a body shop had it painted and found some parts on line. I don't know what's so special about the chain, but they are in need of a chain. Any ideas where one could be found or made? Is there anyone who has a pic of what the chain even looks like. My guess is that the WW2 war effort many old metal items were melted down.

George
 
Here is a picture I found online...
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I think you are looking for a "skip" chain, as far as I know (which really isn"t very far) new ones are not available. Have heard of swap meet prices on NOS chains around $300. Good Luck.
 
The chain below is called Block chain. It has no rollers and is a bit less efficient and durable than modern roller based chain. If your pitch is one inch, there is probably chain available. If not I do not know. Google Skip tooth bicycle chain, and skip link bicycle chain for images and history. Jim
 

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