First you need to know the brand. It could be a MONARK or a SILVER KING, etc. (Just like Pontiac and Chevrolet are both made by GM, but one is one, the other is the other). Then you need to know the model. For example, there were at least 20 models of Monarks and Silver Kings in 1955, so that's about 40 different bicycles in all. You need to know which of these is yours. Try www.NBHAA.com has ever Monark and SIlver King catalogue and knows evertything there is to know about these bicycles. The bicycles in question would have to be "MONARK", not "Monarch" which was another company that did not make Silver King. Contact www.NBHAA.com which has all original Silver King and Monark information. Be sure to read and follow instructions in the FAQs section for getting IDs done.
I have been looking for information on Monarch bikes, but have not found any. Mine is from around WWII, so maybe the company changed names.
Dave Stromberger has a blog with a lot of good and useful information on vintage bicycles. You can find it at nostalgic dot net. His blog contains images and details on vintage bicycles.
Monark
Based on the serial number and model, your Monark Silver King Triang Rocket bike is likely from the early 1950s, specifically around 1952. Monark produced a variety of bikes during this period, and the Silver King model was known for its distinctive aluminum construction. For a more precise dating, you could consult vintage bike resources or forums that specialize in Monark bicycles.
It's probably not worth a lot, bicycles rarely become expensive collectibles. Check Craigslist and Ebay to find out what similar bikes are selling for.
Monark was created in 1908.
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Monark Starstalker was created in 1977.
To determine the year a Monark bicycle was made based on the serial number A1298877, you would typically need to refer to the manufacturer's records or databases, as different manufacturers may have different coding systems. Monark bicycles were produced primarily in the mid-20th century, and if this serial number follows their usual format, it might suggest a production year in the late 1970s or early 1980s. For precise identification, consulting a vintage bicycle expert or a Monark-specific resource would be advisable.
what did the ancient bicycles look like?
There is a Monark Bicycle Company (which operated in the 1940s and 1950s after World War II) and a Monarch Bicycle Company (which operated in the 1890s). Neither is still in business.
GT Bicycles is a manufacturer of top quality bikes. There is a quite a bit of information about them on line but you will find that if you look for their official website you can find a lot of information there. You will also find amny cycle sports pages with information too.