Columbia Convertible Commuter *FINISHED*
- Thread starter The Renaissance Man
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My plan is pretty straight forward.
I recently discovered that the convertible tanks that I sell will work with the late 50's early 60's Columbia girl's frames so I wanted to build this as an example of what one can look like. I hope to put it together with bolt together parts that require no more tools or skills than what one would find in any average hobbyist's garage. No over-the-top eye candy for this one!
The goal is to build a very functional hybrid type multi-speed bike. Think commuter bike. It will have modern components and will run 700c wheels with front and rear caliper brakes. I also plan to have fenders and of course lights. Even though I'm starting with a vintage steel frame, I hope to keep it as light weight as I can.
Here's what I'm starting with:
I recently discovered that the convertible tanks that I sell will work with the late 50's early 60's Columbia girl's frames so I wanted to build this as an example of what one can look like. I hope to put it together with bolt together parts that require no more tools or skills than what one would find in any average hobbyist's garage. No over-the-top eye candy for this one!
The goal is to build a very functional hybrid type multi-speed bike. Think commuter bike. It will have modern components and will run 700c wheels with front and rear caliper brakes. I also plan to have fenders and of course lights. Even though I'm starting with a vintage steel frame, I hope to keep it as light weight as I can.
Here's what I'm starting with:
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Sweet! I think women's frames have become more valuable in the last year. Save the old ladies!
Nice choice looks like another top build .
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Nice! Also cool that the rack in the back is part of the frame. Well since you did a rusty one last time do you plan to put some paint on this one?
This should be another great frame transformation.
Since this is like a ladies Firebolt, you could call it Fire Boltless.
Since this is like a ladies Firebolt, you could call it Fire Boltless.
Yep, no rust at all.Nice! Also cool that the rack in the back is part of the frame. Well since you did a rusty one last time do you plan to put some paint on this one?
I have three colors picked out. Black, black and black.
Henry Ford would approve!
This should turn out nice.
This should turn out nice.
R-man, you have some serious skills. Read all your posts on construction of this add-on and was very impressed. Very detailed and generous that you are willing to share your techniques.
Barto
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He's awake and has entered.
Step aside another great ride being built.
Now that you are making these tanks,you could even design other rare styles.
Sky's the limit.
A lot of work went into just creating the molds.
Step aside another great ride being built.
Now that you are making these tanks,you could even design other rare styles.
Sky's the limit.
A lot of work went into just creating the molds.
Oh, sweet! Triple black!Yep, no rust at all.
I have three colors picked out. Black, black and black.
Mr renaissance those tanks you make are soooo cool . I have a space liner frame I would like to build next it's at my buddy's shop getting some magic powder shot on it right now . One of your custom tanks would look sweet on it do you have any more & how much are you selling them for ? Let me know when you can . P/M if you need to ..
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Looking forward to this build , one of these days i am going to mount one of these tanks that i got from you on a frame but i am scared to cut into it
i saw two at the flee market last weekend and i wondered if they would work on those ...