A Colson for my kid...

[77 bc]

Here's my first project post...

Bought this last week, and have been working on it little by little. Still a long way to go, but wanted to get the kid involved a bit.

Near as I can tell, due to the skiptooth sprocket, etc, I am guessing this to be pre-war Colson, as it appeared when I unloaded it from my van.

After borrowing the front wheel from my old '89 Giant, and the rear tire, so I could check out the repacking of the New Departure coaster brake hub, here's what she looks like now. (seat just set upon the seatpost for this pic)

Here's a couple of shots from her "test ride." I believe the kid is hooked.

Have a set of Kenda Flames on the way for this bike, and am working on getting it's wheels cleaned up and trued, so I can put my Giant back together. Need to scrounge up a seat clamp that will work for this bike.

Any suggestions on some pedals that I can use on this thing? All the pedals I have lying around are late metric stuff.

 

[Uncle Stretch]

Since she Is a cute girl child ,the bike will work perfect. I would buy some of the barefoot pedals. Wallyworld has them and probably everybody else too. They work good for kids because the will jump on a bike without shoes alot.
Nice job cleaning it so far . Nice bike.

 

[user 135]

Cool bike. I really like the looptail frame.

 

[sensor]

you could probably find some old ladies or kids persons or torringtons on ebay(the ladies&kids normally go really cheap)...
looks good so far :mrgreen:

 

[rgallen]

I'd say with a smile like that, she loves it. But is she doesn't, I'll be your (big) kid. I like riding girls bikes. Cool, Looks nice