Columbia Superb

[8ball]

Any help on the age and details of this bike, which I'm getting ridable again, would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[1oldbikelover]

Here's my '52. Syracuse badged Columbia Five Star Superb. Cant tell if yours is skip tooth....mine is not being a '52. Your rear fender seems correct but front is not. Usually, the Five Star models have upgraded features like more chrome, a horn tank, etc

 

[8ball]

Thanks for the reply 1oldbikelover. Nice bike - great springer fork.

It isn't a skip tooth.

Yes, sadly, it was missing the front fender. The replacement doesn't look too good. I took a 1951 metal bicycle license plate (MI) off it, so I was wondering if it was older...

 

[cds2323]

Your bike is likely a 48 to 50 model. The serial number will id the correct year. Looks like the wheels and chainring have been changed as well. Hope you find a red front fender.
Cool locking front fork.

 

[Wildcat]

I agree, that's a nice bike. It may have been skiptooth when new, but it now has an AMF chain wheel from a 60's or 70's bike on it. The serial number should be on the left dropout by the rear axle. Here's a page on those bikes that has everything. Scroll way down for the serial number.

http://vintagecolumbiabikes.com/id79.html

 

[8ball]

I appreciate the help... cds2323 and Wildcat. I wouldn’t have know that the chainring and wheels had been changed. I’ll find the serial number and go to the link you kindly provided. Thank you.

 

[oldfart36]

Untouched 52, 5 star, hope this helps. Struts were off because of basket.

 

[Rustinkerer]

8 ball, your bike has a 60s- 70s amf chainring, and a later seat, fyi. Those era Columbia/Westfields are sweet though! -Adam