OK, who collects early racing bikes?

[boardhoarder]

Looking good, Bill. Can't wait to see it all finished!

 

[oldspoke]

Hello Folks,

55 inch Columbia Racing Ordinary circa 1886-1890 . Weight 22 1/2 pounds !!!
Tires on this cycle are 1/2 inch . These racers were built to order and this cycle most likely belonged

to a Columbia team racer .

I have heard that a similar machine exists in New Jersey and is on display at a local historical
society. It may have been on loan to the Metz Museum in Freehold at one time . Would any members
know of this racer and where it is on display ?

Any info on the Columbia team would be greatly appreciated too.

Many thanks,

Glenn

 

[corbettclassics]

Glenn .. most Racers I see today are the Humber's and Rudge's.

I think the one you are talking about is a Rudge that is on display. I have a pic of it but yours is the only Columbia I've seen so far.

William Rowe raced a Columbia and I think Willie Windle did as well. I have pictures of both with their Columbia's in my archives somewhere.

 

[corbettclassics]

1898 - - just got these grips so decided to try them on the Columbia

 

[bricycle]

1898 - - just got these grips so decided to try them on the Columbia

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They look Maaahvelous!

 

[bikebozo]

my 1891 New Mail racing bike , read about the antique international bicycle races in a Sports Illustrated story ,, go to Sports Illustrated vault ,, big wheels

 

[corbettclassics]

1896

 

[mongeese]

 

[corbettclassics]

 

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