Columbus Superb Reproduction

[schwinnguyinohio]

I'm thinking of going to look at one to use as a rider this summer , just wondering if anyone has/ had one on what the quality is on these . Thanks

 

[rollfaster]

I like these, seem like the quality is very nice to me.

 

[schwinnguyinohio]

Ok thanks thought I'd ask before making the drive , only Columbia repop I remember seeing in person is that cheaper version cream and red

 

[mazdaflyer]

They are really heavy!


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[Freqman1]

I thought these were sold with a dashboard (speedo & clock)? V/r Shawn

 

[bike]

Yes but this one was priced with plenty of room to buy a dash set up from mike on ebay-they are always available

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Sp...chwinn-Columbia-YELLOW-dashboard/222835191884 has drive he has more

 

[rollfaster]

All the ones I’ve seen were.

 

[schwinnguyinohio]

Yes it should have the dash I believe, appox what year were these made ?

View attachment 767095 I'm thinking of going to look at one to use as a rider this summer , just wondering if anyone has/ had one on what the quality is on these . Thanks

 

[island schwinn]

Go through and grease all the bearings and hubs. Every one I've come across was lacking sufficient grease.

 

[2jakes]

Yes it should have the dash I believe, appox what year were these made ?

I believe it was 1997, I recall seeing ads in Hemmings Motor News magazine.

I have the 1986 Columbia RX-5 reproduction which I bought at a very good price.
In spite of the rough butt-welds on the rims, the crank and sprocket which were left
rough, the bike has held up very nice.
I’ve read that the original dies used to make some of the ‘50s parts were still around
which were used to stamp out the parts so they were exactly like the originals. I ride
it all the time. It’s very comfortable and everyone always pays me a compliment when
they see it.