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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,782
Posted By yobuttin

Trust me, I wanted to give it a go but I couldn't...

Trust me, I wanted to give it a go but I couldn't risk damaging it. The restoration was not inexpensive! If I ever feel the urge to ride one ill pick up a replica.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,782
Posted By yobuttin

Im not even sure why that hunk of wood was jammed...

Im not even sure why that hunk of wood was jammed under the seat. My guess was the seat was broke and that was the only way to keep the seat up. The original brake system broke and this is what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-20, 05:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,782
Posted By yobuttin

Penny Farthing 1885 Columbia Expert Restoration: before/after

I had another thread that was moved to appraisals, so I wanted to share here. We recently had our bike restored. Took approx 10 months to completely overhaul it. Here are some before photos:
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-10-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,322
Posted By yobuttin

Quick update. We had the bike completely...

Quick update. We had the bike completely restored. Took approx 10 months. It turned out really well. We couldn't have been happier. New brake system and seat were fabricated. Lot of the parts...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-28-19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,322
Posted By yobuttin

I wanted to give a quick update. The folks over...

I wanted to give a quick update. The folks over at thecabe.com have also been really helpful. It appears the bike is an 1885 Columbia Expert. The brake system and seat is garbage. Someone...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-28-19, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,322
Posted By yobuttin

I think your assessment of the thick silver paint...

I think your assessment of the thick silver paint not being original is correct :). I never though about taking some of that off. Any recommendations on paint strippers, im guessing any of them...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-28-19, 06:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,322
Posted By yobuttin

Well...originally I thought about selling it, but...

Well...originally I thought about selling it, but now im having second thoughts. If it is from the late 1800's thats even cooler. Id hate to think how much it would cost to restore...but since it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-28-19, 04:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,322
Posted By yobuttin

Here's a close up of the bearings. I dont really...

Here's a close up of the bearings. I dont really see any markings since it appears to have been heavily spray painted. Also a closer up picture of the brake. Was that brake a stock feature or did...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-27-19, 03:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,322
Posted By yobuttin

Its in pretty rough shape imo but im more curious...

Its in pretty rough shape imo but im more curious about age and manufacturer, and value of course.

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-27-19, 03:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,322
Posted By yobuttin

Says I need 1 more post then I can post images...

Says I need 1 more post then I can post images...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 03:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,292
Posted By yobuttin

Ive pretty much given up on all selling sites...

Ive pretty much given up on all selling sites other than marketplace. I cant stand solely app based ones.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 03:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,044
Posted By yobuttin

Sharp looking blue.

Sharp looking blue.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-19, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,071,865
Posted By yobuttin

Man, I should have dumpster dived when I lived in...

Man, I should have dumpster dived when I lived in DC. Probably a goldmine compared to where I live now.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-26-19, 03:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,322
Posted By yobuttin

Penny Farthing identification

Im hoping someone can identify this penny farthing bike. I dont know anything about it other than the front wheel is 52". I do know grandfather rode it in parades when he was a mason, that was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-25-19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,119
Posted By yobuttin

Resembles a dyson.

Resembles a dyson.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-19, 01:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,144
Posted By yobuttin

Nice farthing. I just inherited one but I cant...

Nice farthing. I just inherited one but I cant post any pics until I reach 10 posts.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 135,025
Posted By yobuttin

There's some ill stickers in these collections.

There's some ill stickers in these collections.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-25-19, 01:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,598
Posted By yobuttin

Nice looking bike. Low key, nice color scheme.

Nice looking bike. Low key, nice color scheme.
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