Tell me about my barnfind 1930s Colson

[Bike-A-Yike-All]

I think it has a long wheelbase. Please tell me what you know about it. I just got it out of a barn. I am not concerned about its value. I like it and I am going to keep it in my collection. I enjoy all of your comments.

 

[saladshooter]

Yes, long wheel base. Sweet colors, sweet bike congrats!

 

[fordmike65]

Awesome!!! Looks like an early 35-36 transitional tubular fork and raingutter fenders. I love it! Thanks so much for sharing

If the day ever comes where you decide to let it go, please contact me. My girl has a close relative here at home.

 

[tryder]

I think it has a long wheelbase. Please tell me what you know about it. I just got it out of a barn. I am not concerned about its value. I like it and I am going to keep it in my collection. I enjoy all of your comments.

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Extremely cool ride. I dig the green paint & that the stripes are in such great shape. You really scored.

 

[Krakatoa]

Outstanding!

A real green machine!

Rack and chain guard are not original to the bike.

 

[tryder]

Outstanding!

A real green machine!

Rack and chain guard are not original to the bike.

It would be cool to see a straight shot & close up of Mike's chainguard.
I am thinking the bike might look better without a rack.

 

[rustjunkie]

@Bike-A-Yike-All :

what size is marked on the tires?

 

[srfndoc]

Beautiful Colson LWB! I have a very similar bike although a 36, interesting to compare your serial number to mine (9451 F).

 

[Bike-A-Yike-All]

Thank you for your comments everyone. It's tires are not original they are 26 x 1-3/4". What size tires should be on it? What should I call it? It is a Colson what? I would like to see your like bicycles if possible.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

26 x 2.125 balloon tires are appropriate to the April 1936 bike. Refer to the 1936 Colson catalog (p.3) for the official stuff.

1936 Colsons

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One may call it a BLW (long wheel base); or a Model 04086 or a code "Backer" (but few would understand); or a less than completely equipped motor bike (standard accessories); or a straight bar; or a tall-frame (20"-20.5"); or semi-streamlined; but I would probably just call it a "Colson" or a "blue Colson" (if I had more than 1).

Check-out the who likes Colson bikes thread for like bicycles.

Who likes Colson bikes! | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

I do! Post pics of your Colsons! Whether it be your's or one you'd love to find! Here are a couple of my double bars. A couple ladies I recently picked up A couple equipped motorbikes And a bomber I threw together

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