Columbia RX-5 in SoCal

[GameBent]

I wanted to keep my Columbia RX-5 as close to stock as possible, but it's too hard to pedal. I decided to switch the Bendix single-speed hub to a Bendix red-band 2-speed kickback hub, and now it's so much more fun to ride! I also changed the headlight to a more appropriate one and added a vintage Massachusetts bike license plate.

 

[MadMax '58]

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[chimichanga]

I agree that's a beauty!

 

[dogdart]

No arguments from me

 

[ruddigger]

Were you at the last Coasters ride? I think I saw you there.

 

[GameBent]

Were you at the last Coasters ride? I think I saw you there.

My buddy Michael has the same bike and hits every CC ride, so you probably saw his RX-5. I've only taken it there once (May), but I'm going to try to make the August CC ride.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

GB,
This is a beauty!It's great seeing a full fendered accessorized classic bike that's not a Schwinn (not that i have anything against them).

Good work!

Cheers,
Dr. T

 

[ruddigger]

Were you at the last Coasters ride? I think I saw you there.

My buddy Michael has the same bike and hits every CC ride, so you probably saw his RX-5. I've only taken it there once (May), but I'm going to try to make the August CC ride.

Ah, that must have been it.

 

[BeachBum]

Great work, fabulous ride!

Gonna find me an old Columbia one day!

 

[1968longboy]

Sweet bike. Only seen an RX-5 once in person. Its a wild bike to ride. So smooth, and it feels like your riding on...yes on...a tank with how well built they are. Great lookin' bike.