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Hi well, well, well.... it has been a while remember this post: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php?threads/prewar-columbia-stencils-how-to-preserve-paint.9474/#post-109173 Here is what became of it - just finished! Components: - 1938 Columbia Super frame (powder coated locally) -...

Thanks Duchess. I measured it again with an electronic caliper and it definitely 33.10 at the most - I don't think I could fit a 34mm OD

[BUMP]... or a more classic headset...

[EDIT] I reword my request: Hi Here is the deal: I have a Columbia Superb frame that I suspect from the late 30s (straight down tube); I would like to turn it into a nice 26" klunker but at this stage, I have no fork nor a headset for it;. The head tube inner diameter is 33mm, so in terms of...

Hi there Not sure where to post this, I hope this is ok here http://www.nightbrighttyre.com/ and just for those who are still not aware of these: http://www.monkeylectric.com/m464q.htm cheers Ben

Hi Just seen this post... Just so you are aware (for those who aren't) CBR cruiser duplicates http://ingliscycles.com/bikes/retrotec_home.php Kona A'Ha http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3857 not so much a duplicate, Kona Humuhumu...

Salut Zaz Classe !!!!!!! I too like these bikes made from vintage/prewar frames but they are sure hard to find over here - thanks ebay! cheers BenG

Great, thanks A LOT Thaing1!

Hi Thaing1, just checked Village bikes in Google maps but couldn't find it: http://maps.google.fr/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Village+Bikes+11th+new+york&fb=1&split=1&gl=fr&ei=dIG3SZ-1NuLEjAfk8tibCQ&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=4&ct=image has it...

Hi, I will to be in New York at the beginning of next month (1st time in the US!) was wondering: could anyone recommend decent vintage bike shops where I could find some spares / vintage frame I could bring back to old Europe? Thanks a lot in advance BenG

Re: prewar Columbia stencils - if you're interested Hi again That's it I redesigned the stencils (with Xara Xtreme Pro): I hold on to the .svg file; to anyone who's interested, let me know and I can send it to you cheers BenG

Hi does anyone know if I can fit a BMX 9 tooth freewheel onto a standard wheel (a skyway tuff 24" for instance) BMX are all 9 - 25 ratio these days, would be great to transpose it to cruisers... what do you think ? Thanks a lot for all your help (and this forum IS really helpful) cheers Beng

Hi check this out http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A3404941%2Cp_4%3AWald&page=1 you will probably find what your looking for Wald manufactures/used to manufacture 5/7 to 7/8 seatposts (allowing fitting a standard modern saddle on prewar bikes) search ebay for them too it will probably be...

Hi I got 2 sets from http://www.thechopperdome.nl/index.php?module=shop&buttonID=5&shopID=1&subcategoryID=70 (direct link to their shop is http://www.fickser.nl/) but this may not help you much as this is in Europe, Holland, Amsterdam Contact Marianne and check availability with her... hope...

Hi Socal_Jack Thanks for your answer. I like you avatar, can I see it full size somewhere on this forum?) Cheers BenG

Hi could anyone tell me what headset to use with: - a Schwinn DX B6 Hornet - a Columbia prewar frame I have some 1" 1/8 to 1" reducers but they won't fit (as they did on a JC Higgins, and then I could fit a 1" headset) I may be asking something obvious here but please bear with me, I live in...

Hi got the stencils already will get back to you re. vector stuff, in a rush now sorry cheers Beng

Thanks, that really helps do you reckon I can find one on ebay? otherwise where else (given I live in FRance...) thanks a lot cheers Beng