I don't know much about this bike other than it is very nicely built. From the Panasonic history website, Panasonic organized a Panasonic/Shimano team in the US in 1979. I really like the fastback seatlug treatment, but I could see problems with over tightening of the seatbolt with it threading into the other seatstay. The … Continue reading Shimano/Panasonic team track bicycle
Rene Herse Catalog
On my day off I framed a couple pages from the Rene Herse catalog. They were 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" loose pages that were put into an envelope with Lyli Herse's picture on it. The art work is Daniel Rebour technical drawings. (sorry for the inferior picture, it was taken with my phone).
I even have piles of parts around my house
Well I have bike parts here and there around the house. Most of them are tucked away in various drawers and shelves. The other day I attempted to open a drawer, and loe and behold, the bottom gave out and the parts were everywhere.I only really ever have super cool stuff laying around the house, … Continue reading I even have piles of parts around my house
Finally installed a new bell
It is a vintage Ad-Hoc bell from France. Ad-hoc is best known for their bicycle frame pumps, some models selling for 100s of dollars. I have owned it for a couple years, but I had another cool French bell on my bike before. The bell could really use a proper polishing but I am rather … Continue reading Finally installed a new bell
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