Originally Posted by
ericchastain
Due to the lack of lugging on the fork I figured it wasn't original but what characteristics indicate its from a Columbia? I don't doubt you I just don't have a clue.
The pattern of the stamped fork crown gives it away. Compare it with the Columbia Tourist III, you'll find that it is identical. Save for the stamped fork crown, of course, but those crowns occasionally find a way of disappearing after being swapped to another bike.
-Kurt