joelflood bicycle coalition, bike rides, National Bike to Work Day, Philadelphia

National Bike to Work Day

from- http://blog.bicyclecoalition.org/Seems some people ride an 1886 bike to work here in Philadelphia. Yes, my watch does match my shirt, thanks for noticing. The bell on my chrome French bike? Ad-Hoc, of course!Thanks to the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia for putting this together and Mayor Michael Nutter for once again being apart of it, and … Continue reading National Bike to Work Day

joelflood 1890's, 1900s, coaster brake, New Departure

Early New Departure Controller hub

 New Departure Controller coaster brake hub. This is an early one, notice the brake arm on the driveside(no cog affixed in the photo). It is also takes straight-pull(or sometimes referred to as button head) spokes.New Departure began in 1888 producing doorbells and by 1898, they produced their first bicycle coaster brake hub. They later were … Continue reading Early New Departure Controller hub

joelflood 1960's, Campagnolo, cinelli, for sale, Legnano, Pista, track

SOLD – Chrome Legnano Track bike

Chrome Legnano track bike  55cm center to center seattube55 center to center toptube.Chrome is in good shape, with some areas of rust- around the seat binder and such.I believe it is mid 1960s.The headbadge is held on by improper screws, see photos. Campagnolo pista 165mm track crankset, bottom bracket and pedals.Campagnolo headset and seatpost Unicanitor … Continue reading SOLD – Chrome Legnano Track bike