This is a very rare Miami Cycle & Mfg. Co. built 1919* Flying Merkel “Motorbike” bicycle. It’s an un-restored survivor with original paint intact. The trademark “Merkel Orange” is accentuated with maroon head and gold pinstripes. It features the motorbike style frame with truss fork.
Persons leather saddle, cross brace handlebars and of course, a Miami built Musselman “Armless” coaster brake. Notice the large 28 tooth front sprocket featuring 6 flying letter F’s.