Frame, women's:
Handlebar position corrected to upright:
On the seat tube cluster/saddle pin lug is probably the frame number "K 4 367", maybe showing date, company/maker and the 367th bike:
Bike tubes have red patterns with white lines, possibly being the brand of bike:
Blue lugs, with hints of patches of green overcoat or undercoat:
Some thin white lines on blue and red areas.
Was all that to imitate the Australian flag colours?
No head badge showing.
Head tube is red near the top end.
And is blue at the lower end, with the remains of a square white fine outline:
Rims blue with red narrow stripe along nipples:
Seat stay tubes are bolted, not welded:
Rear brake only, the 'Philco' brand of 'Central Pull':
Bottom bracket weld welt marking "P5" or "PS":
Tyre is in good condition, with the marking "OLYMPIC GRAND PRIX":
Tyre also says "MADE IN AUSTRALIA", "28 x 1 3/8" and "INFLATE HARD".
28 x 1/38 etc inscribed on rear rim near valve hole.
Brass nipples.
Rear tyre inner tube is inflated ok and is black and marked in white letters "SPARTAN OLYMPIC 28 X 1 3/8 X 1 1/4.
Front tyre inner tube is red, and both it and its tyre are severely deteriorated.
Seat tube is the old style ie 'L' shaped:
Single speed.
Mudguard on back wheel, maybe black.
On the tubes, I have discovered the blue, and some parts of red by using a dry stainless steel wool scourer, which removed a lot of the surface rust and dirt etc.
There seems to be a very small bit of chrome on the rear hub, showing that the bike might have been made after chrome's debut in 1928.
I love the patina and character of the faded paint colours, and want to keep it that way.
But should I strip the paint and repaint to the original probably bright blue and red and white?
Is their any product or method to brighten the existing paint, apart from a scourer, eg vinegar etc?
And a seat/saddle to suit its age would be good.
I am keen to ride it, etc.
