Columbia/Pope 1930 H Roadster

[kirk thomas]

This bike I picked up today and believe it is a 1930 Roadster. The serial # under the bottom bracket is H63198. The seat is pretty nice and the speedometer works. The reflectors are red glass and the tail light needs some work. The battery box is in nice condition inside and look at what was inside, a tire repair kit in great condition. The headbadge is Columbia and the crank sprocket says Pope. The seat tube is 21" from the center of the crank to the top of the tube. The rims are 25" across does this mean a 28" tire is needed? The tires are Chain tread but cannot tell the exact size.

 

[kirk thomas]

The rear rim is a Morrow with a patent date of Aug. 24 1909 is that right or a replacement?

 

[catfish]

Most of the Columbia chain rings had the Pope stamp on them. From the teens to the late 30s.

 

[kirk thomas]

I cannot find a exact picture do you have one and should there be a tank on it?

 

[kirk thomas]

The rims are wood clad and I believe they are 28" Chain tread tires. You cannot read the size on the rubber. I would like to know if the rims would have been original to this bike with a date of 1909 on the hub.

 

[kirk thomas]

Could someone please remove this thread as I have decided to sell the bike and will be listing in complete bikes for sale here. Thank you all!