Packard newbie wrote:
Very interesting stuff, Leeedy, Roger. Bike licenses were not a 'thing' when I grew up in BC and my Dad was always strict about recording serial numbers and having pictures. I did have a gorgeous 3-speed stolen. It had every bell and whistle in the Simpson Sears catalogue on it and was my prize possession. I THOUGHT maybe the serial number might help get it back and made the whole police report, etc., but never heard or saw anything of it again.
The Sturmey Archer catalogue is very cool Leeedy, thanks for posting that, but know, you don't have to prove you 'have the stuff' as far as I am concerned. When it comes to bike knowledge, I submit you have few equals and no superiors!! Chris.