Columbia Sports Tourist

[skoda]

The SA shifter is for a 2 speed, so I don't think the "49" dated 3 speed goes with the bike, thinking it is supposed to have a coaster or at least 2 speed older rear. Wheels are pitted pretty badly anyway, but man is this bike cool. Brought it home yesterday after it floundered on the local CL, buddy of mine was trying to sell it for a while. I don't know why I didn't get it sooner. ?? :?

 

[hubgearfreak]

that is beautiful, truly. i'm in love. but i'm not sure that it is a 2 speed shifter. doesn't it say low-n-high on it? as in low, normal and high? here'sa page from the 1938 brochure, is it the same?

The SA shifter is for a 2 speed, so I don't think the "49" dated 3 speed goes with the bike

 

[skoda]

Thanks for the tip, I assumed that meant neutral, normal makes more sense. I'm going to try flushing it out with some oil and putting tires on, go from there. (greasing everything as well)

 

[blsm]

I just picked up an old Wards with a three speed that's been sitting for... probably most of my lifetime. That had the same problem: first and third were fine but it would free-spin whenever I tried to peddle in second. I fed the hub a cup of SAE30 oil and adjusted it with help from diagrams on the How-To board (I actually had to go a bit tighter than what was recommended). Now it works like brand new.

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

AWESOME bike

 

[Tempe-Terror]

That looks like it's going fast just standing still with it's flat tires. I wonder if it is factory or an old custom job. Looks a lot like my Racer with the gear and bar setup.

 

[OUTLAW]

:mrgreen: that is way too kool. luv it.

Outlaw :mrgreen: