Schwinn B10E LaSalle 1933

[mr.cycleplane]

Mead had several makers making bikes for them here in the U.S.A. For many years(Schwinn and Columbia being the main ones)-even after the war(can't remember who it was) so those parts are everywhere. Also Rangers were built in England so maybe other makers there supplied them there as well. Perhaps some of our bicycling chaps from across the pond can chime in with some information!

 

[Jon Olson]

Just got a message from “jrapgza” who found the rack was in his collection of Mead catalogs starting 1934-37. I guess my 1933 Schwinn will stay a Schwinn. I do have a 1937 Schwinn girl’s frame, tank, and Mead girls fork , but it’s a girl.

 

[Jon Olson]

After a morning conversation with “jrapoza” it looks like my 1933 Schwinn will stay a Schwinn. My Mead parts will end up on a 1937 Columbia boy’s bicycle. Like I said when I started this, “I never know where I end up!” I had this yard sale Columbia that just didn’t interest me, but now that I rethink what it could be...another project!

 

[Jon Olson]

This Schwinn project has ended until I find the right tank. Thanks for the help from the Cabe I now have taken my Mead parts to a new project...1937 Columbia Mead Ranger!

 

[Jon Olson]

 

[Jon Olson]

Found the tank for my 1933 Schwinn B10E at JAF/CO 2021 swap in Stockton, Ca. I’m thinking about a color?

Maybe “blue”, I don’t have a blue bicycle?