Look what I just got!

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Co worker gave this to me today. Not sure of the year, but it's a Columbia Twosome tandem bike with the most badass patina. New whitewalls, chains, and I had to repair and repack the front bearing.

Never rode a tandem bike before. Scary at first, but after a few minutes it was a breeze. I even rode the front seat and made Bob (250lbs+) ride bitch for a while. Had to give all the neighborhood kids a ride, then convinced my wife to hop on. No crashes so far.

[Cali_Army_Guy]

http://www.vintagecolumbiabikes.com/id113.html

Looks to be a 60's-70's

[cdennisg]

I've had my '67 Schwinn Twinn for almost 20 years. My daughter is now finally tall enough to ride on the back. So much fun. Like driving a school bus.

Enjoy your tandem. They are like nothing else on two wheels.
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[Erik G]

Nice!

If you want to bring back the red underneath, I suggest WD40 and synthetic steel wool (the kind that looks like a scotchbright pad - next to regular steel wool at the hardware store)

Just that and elbow grease made my 50's Columbia look worlds better without repainting

yes really, this is the same bike - just WD40 and Synthetic steel wool

in progress

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[awreed]

Wow That is a pretty amazing transformation. But I kinda like the rusty patina on my tandem. If I start with that synthetic steel wool I'll be totally committed at that point. My wife loves it too, so I'll keep it ratty and patina for now.