my next project 1969 Colombia Rambler

[dusan]

Sadly the back wheel on mt Schwinn riverside bit the big, and sense my leg is injured due to incadent at work keeping me from riding for a few more months i am starting a new build on this vintage lovely

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Front/rear rim brakes minimum and reinforced fenders if you plan to keep them.

 

[dusan]

New Rims and Disk break kit (hydraulic) are on order as far as the fenders i will be replacing those with custom fabricated and welded on. than i hunt for the original fender mounted headlight and tail light as well as a custom fabricate a fuel tank

this is a long term project i am going to take my time and do right

 

[curtisfox]

Nice bike, you going to be able to run fat tires on it?........Curt

 

[dusan]

Nice bike, you going to be able to run fat tires on it?........Curt

sadly no they wont clear and i don't want to go that far into cutting the frame etc to make it work.

 

[curtisfox]

Looks like 200's on there now will 2.35's fit, Probable not as they were narrow for the most part. Still should make a nice build, good luck on it..........Curt

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

Are you considering Springer forks and a suspension seat post? They vastly improve comfort while riding.

 

[dusan]

Are you considering Springer forks and a suspension seat post? They vastly improve comfort while riding.

yes to both i even manged to source a springer fork from an older Colombia bicycle and the seat post is a must at the moment i can't wait for the weather to warm up enough to get to work

 

[Sidewinder Jerry]

yes to both i even manged to source a springer fork from an older Colombia bicycle and the seat post is a must at the moment i can't wait for the weather to warm up enough to get to work

We got weather in the 70's here in Tennessee today will drop to the low 40's tomorrow. So been enjoying riding the Sidewinder today.

 

[dusan]

We got weather in the 70's here in Tennessee today will drop to the low 40's tomorrow. So been enjoying riding the Sidewinder today.

Today in Wisconsin we have 39 Degrees and Snow which is sad because we were in the 70's two weeks ago I need to move out of the frozen north.

 

[curtisfox]

43 here and coming your way, spring is way late ..........Curt

 

[Tony01]

You might be able to go 24” and wider tire, also get better gearing and rear wheel strength