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| 1885 Columbia expert. 52" Wheel. Older restoration. New tire rubber. $4250 firm. Call me and we can talk. Please no tire kickers. Location is Michigan. 269-781-7535. Regards, Stephen |
| Can anyone provide or refer me to a source of dating Iver Johnson bicycles by frame serial number? THANKS! |
| For sale; 1917 Ivor Johnson, complete and appears to be all original, with original sprung leather seat, brass pump, bell, and handlebar mounted horn. Thw wood rim appear to have been refinished at one point and still look very nice, but most if not all of the nicholed componants need replating. All componants appear to be Ivor Johnson. Frame size 23&1/2" cc with a 22&1/2" top tube. She was purchased from the Copake Auction in Hillsdale., New York several years ago for restoration and I've just no time for another project, so I'd rather sell to a good home. Will ship to anywhere in the U.S. or Canada and available for local pickup. Can deliver within a hundred mile radius of Milwaukee. Pictures available. Asking price is $400 or B/O Peter Naiman Glendale, WI |
| How do you know the exact year of this bike? What is its serial number please (just below the seat post opening on the frame). THANKS! |
| I would liketo know if this bike is still for sale or possible for sale from the purchaser. THank you, April Manton Yes.. I am from the Manton Family |
| This is a personal invite to anyone interested in bicycle restorations from myself to those who may want to join a new growing list that is dedicated cycle restorations. There are no hard fast governing rules to adhere to, and it seems like a very congenial group. So far there are about 380 members and when I joined a few months ago there might have only 30-40, so it is growing quickly. To join, click on the URL listed below. http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bicycle_Restoration I just joined the Wheelmen after lurking from the outside for years and have found most lists are dedicated the either Antiques, Lightweight Racer, Balloon Tyre, or Touring bikes etc, but no group deals with all areas of interest. I'd like too see a list in which all cycle groups come together and share information. It doesn't matter what era a cycle is from, we can all share our knowledge and interest. P.S. to all, this is a personal disclaimer. This is not an attempt by me to steal away folks from the Bob, CR Lists or other lists as I'm a member of both and plan on staying active with both. It's just nice to have another public forum with which to air information without restrictions. Best regards, Peter Naiman Glendale, WI |
| Hello, I'm Classic & Vintage bicycle fan and have a dilemma, when did the "Roadster" term first began to be used, was it in the Bicycle Industry or maybe before that in the Buggy era, according to all dictionaries its defined as a two-seat, open car, traditionally without side windows, but in many Bicycle history books Roadsters are mentioned, the 1885 Swift Dwarf Safety "Roadstar" witch could very likely be the precursor of maybe a "franchised" Roadster, and the High-wheeler 1889 Springfield Roadster or the Columbia Light Roadster Safety of 1887, and of course the English Roadsters, please someone help me out on this one. Cheers, Jørge |
| The Columbia Light Roadster was first introduced in 1885. I'm sure the Brits were using the term earlier than that, maybe even in the 70's. As for figuring out who was the first, good luck! |