Grips for 1917 Columbia Military Model

[Mercian]

Hi All,

Having possibly obtained the stem and bars for this bike (kind CABE members are currently posting them to France, since the Ebay vendors would not do so directly), I find myself in need of the grips to go with them.

I can only find one photo example of what I'm after, and have been unable to find them on Ebay or bike sites, even though they appear relatively unsophisticated.

As ever, photo credits and thanks to OldBike.eu, without whse site I would not be attempting this.

http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/world-war-one/1918-ww1-columbia-military-model-u-s-army-issue-usa748/

Detail of grip from different angles:

The grip is black 'Hard Rubber', ringed. It would fit a standard 7/8" bar. It actually looks more lile a wheelbarrow grip now I look at it. If anyone has a pair, or something similar you'd be willing to sell, please let me know.

Thanks,

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[fordmike65]

If that's the correct grip, it looks very similar to these repopped CCM grips
http://www.vintageccm.com/content/corrugated-rubber-grips

 

[Mercian]

Hi Fordmike65,

thanks for the rapid reply, I think that you are right.

On the webpage it states that they are from 1915 onwards, so are just the right date. I suspect the ringed design is made to look like the earlier wrapped leather grips.

I will contact them tomorrow (it's near midnight here), and see if they will send me a set.

http://www.bicyclepedalrubbers.com/grips-1/

Again, thank you for your help.

Best Regards,

Adrian