1899 Columbia Chainless

[Velocipedist Co.]

Install gear cover. Reverse threading.

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Install crankset and conical crank arm nut. Reverse threading.

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Brass bushing Oiler hole thing. Not sure if this is standard on all chainless Columbia's but mine had one so I'm simply reinstalling it where I found it. It's concave on the bottom to follow the round bearing housing. I'll add some gear oil later

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

The rear backlash is adjusted by loosening the large hex nut. Then turning in or out the center shaft/bushing assembly. Tighten hex nut. Make this adjustment while the covers are off, of course.
Once the adjustment is locked in, you'll need to remove the simply once more to reinstall the covers. You will not need to loosen the locknut to do this. Once the adjustment is locked in, you'll need to remove the assembly w frame component (two flathead screws) once more to reinstall the covers. You will not need to loosen the locknut to do this

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

The assembly tested well by hand. I am not an expert but this method seems to have worked well for me. I basically greased bearings and used oil/bath for the gears. I'm sure the oil will get into the grease after some riding but I was afraid that the bearings would run dry with oil alone. Please post if you have more advice or if I got something horribly wrong.

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Headset adjusted, front rim trued, hub bearings serviced and adjusted, added a Troxel saddle and some kelley drop bars.

 

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[fordmike65]

Well....come on! How does she ride????

 

[Vintage Paintworx]

Your dog seems to be a very good photo bomber.......

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

Your dog seems to be a very good photo bomber.......