Originally Posted by
cudak888
Not exactly - it is a Real Fred™ Columbia middleweight from the mid '60s. Columbia is a well-known name amongst Real Freds™ and Real Commuters™ , as their 3-speeds make good Real Grocery Bikes™ . Of course, they are probably one of the most susceptible American bikes to Real Frame Whippiness™ , and therefore, are not really suited for Real Commuters™ . However, Columbias are ideal for Real C&V'ers™ .
That's not all a Columbia 3 speed is good for; this $5 garage sale buy was bought for my wife for this specific purpose.