Columbia Klunker

A guy brought this bike and engine kit to me. CDH engine kit. Wallmart bike. Columbia Klunker. For a under 150 dollar bike This one was pretty good. All steel solid with substantial seat and chain stays. Food for thought for those who are looking for a solid 7 speed cruiser with suspension disc forks at a low price.View media item 61152

 

[willis617]

the confined space is the only real drawback on these bikes. I think if I was going to have one for myself I would use a set of the allen bolt head studs to make life a little easier.

Am i missing something here?
Using socket head cap screws may make it easier to get the motor in place, but i don't see how it's going to give you more space or change how the motor sits in the frame.

 

[Will'smotobikes19]

Oh maybe welding it would help.

 

[HumanPerson]

I've been riding this one for about a year now.
All in all i have to say it has been a good and sturdy MB.

 

[HumanPerson]

any thoughts on a klunker ebike?

 

[GreasyChris]

I am currently using a similar bike for my first build. Mine started as a Columbia rambler sold at Walmart in canada. Mine came with a single speed but I've upgraded to a jackshaft and a 5 speed. Here's few pics for now. I'm not quite done yet but will post the final build and details.

 

[HumanPerson]

I am currently using a similar bike for my first build. Mine started as a Columbia rambler sold at Walmart in canada. Mine came with a single speed but I've upgraded to a jackshaft and a 5 speed. Here's few pics for now. I'm not quite done yet but will post the final build and details.View attachment 85790View attachment 85791View attachment 85792

Very nice!
Welcome to the forums

 

[curtisfox]

KOOOOOL! build What is the little roller on the chain for? by the crank sprocket. Took a second look and see it's tensioner. And do you have a link for the headlights.?...........Curt

 

[Will'smotobikes19]

If I may ask what size/brand tires are those?

 

[GreasyChris]

KOOOOOL! build What is the little roller on the chain for? by the crank sprocket. Took a second look and see it's tensioner. And do you have a link for the headlights.?...........Curt

Yup it's a tensioner. I don't have the exact link for the lights but I got them from Ebay. They are just vintage style led headlight with visor. I think about $15 canadian dollars a piece and I made a little bracket to mount them. I saw a set like mine a couple years ago on ebay that were called foxeye but couldn't find any so I just made my own.

 

[GreasyChris]

If I may ask what size/brand tires are those?

The tire size is 2.35x26 there isn't really any other marking on the tire other than what appears to be a WD. They were on the Columbia rambler when I bought it.https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/26-columbia-rambler-mens-moto-cruiser-bike/6000198185147