1938 Colson Heavy Service

[fatbike]

This is a really rare tankless straight-bar 1938 with original paint with chips and incredible original aluminum fenders that were issued on Heavy Service Colson made bicycles. I really wanted to robbed the rear fender, reflector chain-guard for my 39 Imperial that is on the eBay right now, but you know how it goes. Really cool bike, hardware store model with a Portland OR Heavy Service nameplate. The wheels are very nice, but the on the rear New Departure hub there is a few things missing inside so it is non-functioning. The wheels are not original to the bike but are correct for the year and brand appropriate for Colson. the original hardware model would have the same wheels but in a 120 gauge spoke. Nice original Troxel saddle. No pedals and one missing grip. I do have it's original chain but got missed in the photo shoot. 1200 shipped.






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[fatbike]

Bump!!!

BUMP!!!! Bump!!!

 

[fatbike]

I might be willing to part this bad boy out which I hate to do, it goes against everything I beleive with an original bike.

 

[scrubbinrims]

I might be willing to part this bad boy out which I hate to do, it goes against everything I beleive with an original bike.

I just don't see 1200 shipped in parted out value.
Nice bike and distinguished fenders/guard, but tankless and rackless....
I would ebay it with a reserve first, but it simply might not meet your expectations in this economy...none of my stuff is anyway.
Chris

 

[Rear Facing Drop Out]

Pedals, chain and grip would help

I see past items like that but not everyone does. Might be a good hundred bucks spent...just my 2cents

 

[fatbike]

It is a tankless model and it is specififcly badged. In 1938 Colson really didint make straightbar bicycles. The fender set is sweet, I would value them at least 500 by themselves and the frame-set 300, saddle 200, wheel-set 200, chain guard 100 are defintely worth more than the rest. The 1200 is shipped meaning the is actually a $1000. So i do see the value to a 1000 plus close to 200 shipping. Thank you for your input.


Derek

 

[sm2501]

Very rare bike...How many of these things survived? Those fenders are absolutely gorgeous! Somebody needs to buy this to end my temptation!

 

[JOEL]

Rare indeed, and super clean. Amazing this hasn't sold yet.

 

[fatbike]

Thanks Scott and Joel. Me too! Colson, people really do not know enough about them.

 

[Boris]

Thanks Scott and Joel. Me too! Colson, people really do not know enough about them.

Derek-
I certainly didn't know about these Colsons before I saw yours. Are there any figures available as to the number of these units produced and what years they were in production?