Picked up an ol' Columbia this week.

[sbusiello]

that seat is really unique. What type is it.

super cool bike. im jealous.

 

[dfa242]

Actually I think that bike from Colin's site is a Light Roadster, Chris. Yours is a Century, which if I'm not mistaken, might be a little less common than the Roadster.

By the way...good trade!!!

 

[bikewhorder]

Actually I think that bike from Colin's site is a Light Roadster, Chris. Yours is a Century, which if I'm not mistaken, might be a little less common than the Roadster.

By the way...good trade!!!

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Thanks, I was under the impression that they were the same except for the name? BTW thanks again for passing on this one!

 

[dfa242]

There were a number of differences between them - I'm on my way out at the moment but will get back to you on this...

 

[decotriumph]

What a great find! Congratulations

 

[dfa242]

Okay, I sit corrected. Now that I look at the later, circa 1891 Light Roadster more closely, I see you're right that it's very similar to your Century. I was thinking of this older Roadster from Copake, http://copakeauction.auctionflex.co...word=columbia&lso=lotnumasc&pagenum=1&lang=En
which has the incorporated rear fender like the earlier ones.

I've only seen one other Century in person and have trouble finding good reference pics of the model - here's another Copake project - http://copakeauction.auctionflex.co...yword=century&lso=lotnumasc&pagenum=1&lang=En

It might be even more rare than I was thinking. It would be interesting to get input from some of the Wheelmen on this very cool find.

 

[Rustafari]

Wow! Congrats on acquiring such a rare and cool bike!

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

Good score!

 

[carlitos60]

Bad to the Bone!

That is a Bad A.. Bike!!!!!

Congratulations!!

Love to have Something Like That to Ride!!!!!

 

[olderthandirt]

who whao whaooo

great find you must eat lucky dog three times a day ???? you lucky dog !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!