What Colson model is this?

[Phattiremike]

I was able to work out a deal w/ Jesse on this killer Colson. It has all of the characteristics of a Colson Flyer 1933-34 moto bike except it's a single bar, no cross braced handle bar and the rims are not plated.

I have a few of the Colson books but everything I see is a double bar. What do I have?

-Mike

 

[The Carolina Rambler]

That is one of the nicest earlier model Colsons I have ever seen. She is a real beaute! If there is one thing I have learned about these earlier Colson bikes, especially those built around '35 and earlier, is that they are not very standardized. There were many badges they used depending on the dealer who ordered them or the different models, and quite a few different colors. Different tanks, headlights, other parts, many different parts seemed to be used by them. I've not seen one like yours, but there is no telling how many were built like that, probably not too many though, and fewer still that survive. Yours is very well preserved. If you look at my profile image, it is a 1935 Colson Rover I restored, and it is reminiscent of your bike, different though.

 

[tripple3]

There's this page from Mike @fordmike65
I had a 1936 with a Packard badge, Long wheelbase, sold it.

 

[Kickstand3]

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[Archie Sturmer]

Maybe a July 1933 model B-428, from the catalog or pamphlet of that month and year; except with a tank and truss fork. The model number may be a carryover from their lug frame models (prior to reorganization), which referred to a “bike-about”.
For some model numbers (e.g., B-428), the number 28 meant 28” wheels; in 1933 for other model numbers, the number 28 meant a 20” (taller) frame.
The deluxe (dash-D) models had the chrome rims; the standard (no dash) had painted steel.

 

[Phattiremike]

That is one of the nicest earlier model Colsons I have ever seen. She is a real beaute! If there is one thing I have learned about these earlier Colson bikes, especially those built around '35 and earlier, is that they are not very standardized. There were many badges they used depending on the dealer who ordered them or the different models, and quite a few different colors. Different tanks, headlights, other parts, many different parts seemed to be used by them. I've not seen one like yours, but there is no telling how many were built like that, probably not too many though, and fewer still that survive. Yours is very well preserved. If you look at my profile image, it is a 1935 Colson Rover I restored, and it is reminiscent of your bike, different though.

Thanks the info, your bike is killer. So is it a Flyer in your opinion, its all I can find in the few colson books I have. Any other catalog pages that show the single bar like mine, with the tank and other goodies?

 

[Phattiremike]

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I love he color and badge on yours, so yours is a single bar too, do you have any catalog specific info to share? BTW I like the way you have the bikes hanging up, wish I had higher ceilings but the brick as a background is very nice. Are those the original rims and stem, rims look like triple step?

 

[Kickstand3]

Thank you Sir
The rims and stem are original as far as I can tell . Your bike is beautiful as well. Thanks for sharing and Enjoy

 

[Phattiremike]

Installed new rims and tires.

 

[srfndoc]

New rims look great. What frame size would this be as it looks small?