• Columbia Bicycle Serial Number Chart

Old Antique ELGIN Bicycle Sears, Roebuck & Co.Model # 501-167. First off I would like to say it is a really neat looking bike however I am not a bike dealer so I do not know too much about bicycl.from eBay. Schwinn date codes. This chart applies to chicago schwinn`s only. By frame location of the serial number.

Year and model shown as prefix to engine number. For example 8-T-33445 is a 1938 Speed Twin (later identified as “5T” instead of just “T”). Frame prefixes were-“TH” for early Speed Twin. “TF” for the T-I00 and later 39/40 Speed Twin. Year shown in engine number prefix with two figures.

For example 40-5T-26445 is a 1940 Speed Twin. This practice followed religiously and some single prefixes may appear on postwar models. Frame prefixes were ‘TL” for the 3T up to 1948 and TC for 1949.

TR5 for 1949 was followed by a ‘T” after the actual number. All other frames were TF. TR5 models did not have separate number series but ran concurrently with all other models. 112671 was last ’49 TR5 and I1 3386 the last ’49 5T. Note: All Grand Prix T-1 00’s have letter ‘R” suffix following engine and frame numbers.

Columbia Bicycle Serial Number Chart

TR5 models had separate number series; engines from 101001 to 106424, frames from TC11001-T to TC13107-T. By 1950 frame and engine numbers were matching. Thanks to Dave Gaylin and Lindsay Brooke for printing the above information in their book “Triumph in America”.

. Elgin bikes were available in range of colors: cherry red with black trim, cream and brown, green trimmed with black, and many more. Elgin bikes offered protective mudguards on both front and rear wheels. To make it more unique, the front guard had a built in splashier. Elgin bikes were incorporated with a bicycle repair kit, to repair the bike if needed.

Elgin bikes had two very durable and quality tires. They promised a soft ride and they lasts thousands of miles. The rack has the ability to carry maximum weigh, which again makes it distinguish form other vintage bicycles. Besides being very stylish, the fenders used on Elgin bikes made them more fitted for riding on wet and muddy trails, where riders on other bikes did not have this luxury.

The saddle that was used on an Elgin bike was made from quality materials, and gave the rider a comfortable pose. Due to it’s high quality it would last for years, and stayed comfortable as it initially was. Lastly, the frames used in Elgin bikes were not only made from high quality materials, but also were very stylish. As a frame is one of the core parts of any bicycle, this gave the Eglin bikes their special look. Elgin’s Different Models. Elgin bikes have numerous models in its range, which make it well competitive in the bicycle industry.

As variety matters in today’s age, it was always an important factor, what made Elgin so special maker in their time. Nowadays, when so many of us are looking for vintage bicycles, this variety of Eglin bikes makes this maker very popular as well. Here are some of the vintage Elgin models:. Elgin Twin Bar Twin forty antique prewar bicycle ( ). Pre War 26 1930s Elgin Bike ( ).

1930s Elgin Balloon Tire Bicycle ( ). 1937 SEARS ELGIN ROBIN BICYCLE BIKE ( ).

Vintage 1937 ladies Elgin Bicycle ( ). 1939 1/2 Elgin 53rd Anniversary Special, Men’s Twin Bar Bicycle ( ). Elgin Bicycles Prices Once I tried to buy an Elgin bicycle from eBay. I still keep a picture of the bike. Unfortunately I did not win the bid, and I still feel sorry that I did not raise the bid. Such a beautiful vintage bike is not easy to find!

Since Elgin bike has been the utmost choice for tour riders as well as for general public, it is somewhat surprising that the vintage Elgin bicycles are available in reasonable and affordable prices. As always, the prices are vary and depends on model and condition. In order for you to get a sense of vintage Elgin bikes and for other new and old bicycles, you can visit.