I am not really want to write about other people's auctions on ebay but this Rene Herse is something special. Not only is it a beautiful bicycle, compete with all the Rene Herse propritary components(stem, cranks,bottom bracket, brakes, front derailleur, rack, and other bits) but the bicycle fetched over a whooping $8600! That's a lot … Continue reading A very nice Rene Herse Randoneur bicycle
Early 1950s Claud Butler Jubilee Model
Claud Butler was a very popular bicycle manufacturer for many decades. Best known for filet brazed (lugless) frame construction and paradoxically at the same time beautifully ornate 'lugs' on other models using the 'Bilaminate' technique. Bilaminate lugs were basically thin cut sheets of metal that were brazed over a filet brazed frame. One might consider … Continue reading Early 1950s Claud Butler Jubilee Model
Some people may scoff at this destruction
We have tons of tubular tire(glue-on tire) wheels, jokingly I would say we have a 'wheely' lot of them. Most of the are mediocre rims, basic Mavic or Fiamme or Super Champion, and have not much resale value as a complete wheel, the hubs are worth more than what we could sell the wheel for. … Continue reading Some people may scoff at this destruction
old French cycling newpapers
I have always liked to collect paper goods- catalogs, books, magazines and even newspapers on bicycling. They are an invaluable source of information on history and contain facts and clues to properly restore an old bicycle. I have many issues of French newspapers from the late 1940s-late 1950s chronicling the cycling greats at the time. … Continue reading old French cycling newpapers
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