Prewar Columbia worth picking up?

[dave429]

I really don’t need another bike but can get this women's Columbia relatively cheap. Think it’s worth the hassle? Would it be a crime to part it or is it better to keep it together? Did they use the shifter on other bike brands?

 

[ian]

Looks like some good usable parts.

 

[MrMonark13]

If you get it, id be interested in the hub set up

 

[dave429]

@ian i was thinking the same thing. Though it might be nice kept together?

 

[dave429]

@MrMonark13 I will keep that in mind. Have any idea what year the bike is?

 

[DrRumack80]

Too nice to part out. I hate seeing 80 year-old bikes stripped to pieces. That bike would clean up really well with a little bit of effort.

Columbias can be dated using the serial number. Should be on the underside of the bottom bracket. The hub/shifter is a New Departure 2 speed. It was used on many different brands.

I have a '42 Rollfast with the same setup.

 

[catfish]

Yes

 

[Mercian]

Hi @dave429

About 1940 - 41. The two numbers on the bb will date it. (one is a letter with only one or two figures), the other below it is a letter with four to six numbers. If you can tell us these we can date it to the month.

And, yes, nice paint and quite complete, it would be a pity to split it.

Best Regards, Adrian

 

[Freqman1]

The bike itself maybe a $100. The two speed set-up $400+. I'd buy it pull the two speed off and lace in a regular ND D hub. V/r Shawn

 

[Junkman Bob]

Dave I really could you that guard if you aquire