I think that bicycle is going to Ebay. I'd rather spend my time and money on restoring motor scooters.
Howard

> > Amazon.com has the Adams book, " Collesting and Restoring
> Antique Bicycles " by G. Don Adams for $18.00 plus shipping.
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> I ran the following on a Cushman site and it got a lot of interest, but nobody had an real answers.
> > I know there are good researchers on RinkWorks, so if you would like a challenge, go for it. I spent about four hours on the web yesterday and all I got was the date.
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> > I'm betting someone on here can help me with this. I'm trying to
> > find out all I can about a Columbia model 32 safety bike. I think
> > this one has the wrong wheels. It is a single speed direct drive,
> > meaning that the pedals never stop turning when the bike is in
> > motion. I guess that's why it has foot rests on the front fork. The
> > fork and handlebars are nickel plated and the frame is black. It was
> > manufactured by Pope, maybe in 1893. It has a drum brake with a
> > leather band around the outside. The brake lever is on the right
> > handle bar and operates through an open cable. The chain is 1/2 inch
> > wide and the pedals have white rubber blocks. I would like to know
> > what kind of wheels it should have, if that date is correct, and how
> > much it's worth in unbelieveably good condition. The patent dates on
> > the badge are all in the 1880's
> > Howard
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