Columbia Tourist V

[Rebuild1961]

Hello all. Found this in neighbors garage. Cannot find serial number, also cannot find history on this model with the cables running thru the frame, looks all original, suntour equipped. Any info appreciated, tks.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Does your neighbour know you are finding things in their garage?

 

[Rebuild1961]

Oh my, he also gave me a 10 Speed Michelin super speed Kabuki, both bikes in nice condition

 

[Rebuild1961]

I meant a Bridgestone Kabuki.

 

[Rebuild1961]

Kabuki

 

[Rebuild1961]

Just found serial # on the Columbia 9 231 0087

 

[Cycleops]

Both interesting bikes and would make good run arounds but no great value I would think.
Were mostly Brits on here so wouldn’t be brands were familiar with. However @Gravity Aided is in the States so maybe he’d be able to shed some light.

 

[Rebuild1961]

Ok thanks, I hope my replies are reaching the States. I do the restorations for the fun not the value. I am trying to date the serial number and find out more info on the Columbia, can not find any on internet that have the cables running thru the frame.

 

[AndyRM]

Those are both really good looking bikes. I particularly like the Columbia. Neither look like they need a great deal of work?

 

[Rebuild1961]

No, they are clean, I will replace and degreaser the bearings, clean up the hardware with quad steelwooll also the rims will be cleaned up, check the spokes. I will be busy since these 2 bike have to wait their turn. Working on a few others.

 

[Rebuild1961]

It's 16:30 my time in the States, I will be on later this evening, gotta mow the grass .

 

[Gravity Aided]

Might check on that Kabuki, it may be aluminum. Check all over with a magnet, unless there is rust.

 

[Rebuild1961]

Just checked the Kabuki, magnetic,

 

[Rebuild1961]

These are my other projects. Raleigh Record, Schwinn Sprint and a Chicago made Schwinn that I call a Schwinn,-Zo. Used a crank and the rims from a carbolite that I had laying around.

 

[Rebuild1961]

Forgot the November 1973 schwinn