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1901 Columbia Steam powered bicycle

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pkleppert

Finally riding a big boys bike
Anyone ever seen a 1901 Columbia steam powered bicycle? Anyone venture a guess on what it may be worth?

This picture was sent to me by an antique dealer who really doesn't know very much about old bicycles

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A gentleman by the name of Roper made one or more prior to 1900. I'm not sure if this is one of them. I was in contact with a guy from New Zeland who was making a replica. I will try and find his info.
 
I did find out that the steam engine was made by the White Motor Co. and it has been in a families basement for over 70 years.

That would make sense. White was founded in 1900 and made steam cars.

I would be interested in knowing if it ever was successfully run and what speeds it attained.
 
This looks like a static display from an engine show- that size boiler would not handle the cylinder under load very long- and yes their is a guy making a copy of the later Roper steam bicycle in Australia ....
 
General consensus is that this is a 1920's Columbia with an early White Motors esteam engine.
what a great bike to restore !! value? you would think $1000-$1500.?
I think we are on the same page. If for no other reason, it is a great display.
 
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