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1900 Model 66 Chainless Columbia

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MrColumbia

Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Well, here is my latest bicycle find. A 1900 Model 66 Ladies Chainless Columbia. I swore that I would not buy any more Ladies bikes but could not pass this one up. First of all simply I love that "American Bicycle Co. Successors to Pope Mfg." Columbia Head Badge.

The tires are what really blew me away. They have a matched set of United States No. 76 Giant Chain Tread tires that are pliable and hold air...completely! This bike is completely rideable the way I got it. The shaft gear mechanism is in excellent shape and the wheels run true. It has a correct match set of pedals though one side is missing it's rubber inserts.

The bonus that I did not know it had was the aftermarket shock absorber seat post. What is even cooler is I have the history of the bike including pictures of the original owner including ones with him and this bike.

The man who first owned it purchased a Ladies model because of a leg disability. In the picture notice he uses a cane. He could not mount a diamond frame. He purchased the bike with a mans seat and had a shortened rear fender without the skirt guard on it. The bike recently came out of the attic of the house in the picture.


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I am looking for grips for this bike. The ones it had were modern 70's rubber grips. I think it needs the leather wrapped wood ones. I do have one and if someone has a suitable mate for it I would be very appreciative and pay accordingly. This is the one I have.
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Great find, a bike in that condition with that documentation is tough to pass on. Very unique head badge, American bicycle company didn't last very long, I think ?
 
I think I may have a matching grip for you Ken - if you don't find one before Dudley I'll bring it and we can compare 'em.
Good for you on the nice find.
 
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