WW1 vs WW2 handlebars

[fat tire trader]

HI Adrian,
Yes, the W is for Wald.
Happy Trails,
Chris

 

[Mercian]

Thanks, Chris.

 

[redline1968]

Wow Wald made the identical military bars as Torrington that’s interesting... I wonder if the bike knows the difference... :0

 

[fat tire trader]

Not identical

 

[redline1968]

I don’t think the bike really cares for now ..lol

 

[redline1968]

I wanted to double check to see the differences ....well Unless you see something I don’t,,, it measures out the same as the Columbia catalog.... ::: bar drop is the same 6”and as is the width of 22”+/- 1/8”

Not identical

 

[fat tire trader]

You said that Torrington and Wald bars are identical. They are not. You are comparing your Wald bars to the description in your copy of a Columbia catalog.

 

[blackcat]

Hello;
The second WW1 COLUMBIA we have at exactly the same handlebars as the first.
Regards;
Serge

 

[redline1968]

What are you saying? ....same thickness ....same dimensions ... ie..length,....height..are basing this it has a W or is it a M on it... really? If that W was gone (eroded by rust).. is this what you base a ridiculous idea that they are not the same... I’m really impressed....show me when Wald was in business? I doubt they were in business in 1918. That my idea....

 

[redline1968]

You said that Torrington and Wald bars are identical. They are not. You are comparing your Wald bars to the description in your copy of a Columbia catalog.

expanded their bicycle line of products and in 1924 moved to a more central location, Maysville, Kentucky. The business continued to grow along with the bicycle industry, and a 300,000 square foot complex was built. Wald Cycle Company became Wald Manufacturing Company.
During World War II, Wald was honored by the U.S. Armed Forces with their prestigious "E" Award for our ability to produce munitions reliably and efficiently. Like many companies during that time, Wald did whatever we could to help our troops.