Just wondering what this is worth. Offered it in trade and think I offended the guy or something. Please don't reply with "its worth what someones willing to pay for it," 'cause although thats true (to an extent) its still a pretty lame answer.
Colsen Commander
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that is a cool looking bike. And I agree with Clancy's assessment.
i have no idea what it's worth either. But that is one of the best looking bikes I have seen - man they built that one RIGHT.
As a complete bike, I would have thought more like $300-500, but I am no expert.
Good looking ride.
Good looking ride.
I'd be willing to spend around 200 to 250 for it.Personally, I dont think it is a 4 to 5 hundred doller bike. It has great lines, cool tank and overall a sweet looking bike. Hope thAT helps. Good luck!
Thanks for the replies! I know the Delta Rocket Ray light goes for a lot of bones all on its own, I also know that I've never seen this exact Colsen Commander bike anywhere. I'd also like to add I was at the TrexlerTown bike swap meet and saw three Colsen Commanders in rougher shape than mine go for 300 to 500 each. Two sold at the Velo the first day and the other behind the FireHouse the second day. So I do have a rough idea of what they go for but still need to do some research before I have a more solid idea, hence my post.
those are some wicked cool truss rods!
charliechaindrive said:
I agree! I love how they flow with the lines of the downtube and fender. Sticking that idea away in my head.
This is an early Evans Colson bicycle. Colson went under in '53 and Evans bought the name out and began producing bicycles for the '54 model year in Plymouth Michigan. This looks to be a first year model '54 or early '55. I live in Plymouth, so I have a bit of a personal stake in these bikes. I've never owned a nice, nearly complete one and would be interested.
I'd say the 250-300$ range is fair for this nice bike. They haven't appreciated terribly much since they're such a small company but a nice bike is a nice bike. Whereabouts are you located? Out of curiosity. Great find!
I'd say the 250-300$ range is fair for this nice bike. They haven't appreciated terribly much since they're such a small company but a nice bike is a nice bike. Whereabouts are you located? Out of curiosity. Great find!
I'm in Philly PA. Due to the info I've gathered I'm going to stick with the higher quotes/guess-timations. :wink: BTW, you say "nearly complete," what to you seems to be missing?
the light seems correct, but it may need to be red, not sure. Needs head badge. Needs whatever zip-tie is holding on resolved. Yeah, maybe if you clean it up real good, buff it out, replace any bad chrome you could get $300 for it, maybe more depending how good she looked. I think it's such a cool bike it would be an easy sell either way. If you leave it as is, around $200-$250 seems about right but I know that hurts to hear. But what do I know, I'm just a tinkerer... 
kingplinker said:the light seems correct, but it may need to be red, not sure. Needs head badge. Needs whatever zip-tie is holding on resolved. Yeah, maybe if you clean it up real good, buff it out, replace any bad chrome you could get $300 for it, maybe more depending how good she looked. I think it's such a cool bike it would be an easy sell either way. If you leave it as is, around $200-$250 seems about right but I know that hurts to hear. But what do I know, I'm just a tinkerer...
Due to what I've seen them go for AND the info I've gotten here on RRBs I'm gonna go ahead and stick to my guns....for now. :wink: not to mention I sold the white rusted out orig Delta Rocket Ray light that came on the bike for good money here on RRBs AND I sold the box the NOS replament white Delta Rocket Ray light came in privately for even better money. I'd also like to mention the bike is not for sale. I'm just curious as to the value, you know, just in case I do decide to sell it in the future.
All I really see missing is the headbadge. The rims are correct despite their curious zinc plated nature. Kind of like Monarks, they were never chromed. Enjoy! It even looks awesome with the brick red tires.
Thanks man! I really enjoy it. Going to get the rear hub rebuilt soon, not stopping as well as it should, then the new repop badge, and I'll be cruising her as she looks in the pics, no shame!
Thanks all the the helpful replies!
Thanks all the the helpful replies!
ENJOY!!!
No problem dude, post away! I truly hope you DO NOT get laid off! Times are hard and a good job is hard to find these days.
I truly hope you DO NOT get laid off! Times are hard and a good job is hard to find these days.
