Marco Cimatti was gold medal Olympic cyclist that after retiring ran a small bicycle factory in his home town of Bologna. This bike is a a late 1940s bicycle, built with Campagnolo Cambio Corsa dropouts for the early gear system. It was later updated in the early 1960s with what was modern rear derailleur. The … Continue reading late 1940s Cimatti bicycle
early 1960s Frejus Track bike- another awesome customer bike
This bike is kind of an enigma. It is obvious an early 1960s Frejus track bike, but it is not as tight of a geometry as other Italian track bikes of the time. It has longer chainstays, and more relaxed angles. It reminds me of a British path bicycles, a single speed bike that would … Continue reading early 1960s Frejus Track bike- another awesome customer bike
Jack Taylor- Customer’s bike Appreciation
Here is a beautiful 1970s Jack Taylor owned by a customer of ours. Outfitted with a Campagnolo Nuovo Record group and Phil Wood hubs, the bicycle is a perfect example of 1970s Jack Taylor's Tour of Britian model. side note- shame the pump peg was removed, but that happens. The Velo Orange water bottle cage … Continue reading Jack Taylor- Customer’s bike Appreciation
To ride or not to ride, that is the question.
Walking and riding around Philadelphia, you will see quite a few awesome bicycles locked up or being ridden. I'm not just talking about new Trek Madones and Sevens and other ultra modern bicycles from the not too distant future, but classic steel vintage lightweights. Just today I saw a Pogliaghi track bike locked to a … Continue reading To ride or not to ride, that is the question.