This early 1960s Schwinn Continental is an early attempt by Schwinn to make a multispeed bicycle using derailleurs rather than internal hub gearing. The Schwinn Paramount was available in the 1950s with European derailleurs, but it wasn't until 1960 that Schwinn put a derailleur geared bicycle into mass production. That gear it came out with … Continue reading Schwinn’s early attempt at a derailleur geared bicycle
1950s Victoria City Bicycle
This 1950s Victoria was recently sold at the shop. It is has some nice little features for a city bicycle(utilitarian bicycle). The bicycle is outfitted with full fenders, generator with front and rear lights, rear rack, and upright handlebars. It has a very cool fender ornament too. Check out the crankset, it is similar to … Continue reading 1950s Victoria City Bicycle
Early 1960s Cinelli City Bicycle
This Cinelli is awesome. I love the aged Celeste green paint, a direct copy of the Bianchi flagship color. Notice the one piece Cinelli handlebars, brake levers, and stem, complete with a badge! Super cool having a Cinelli with a chainguard, and all Cinelli collectors of 1960s models and before, know how difficult it is … Continue reading Early 1960s Cinelli City Bicycle
More press, and it is all good press!
Here is an article written by long time bicycle commuter,collector, customer, and friend Steven Rea about bicycling in Philadelphia. He mentions our shop Via Bicycle, along with friends R.E.Load messenger bags, Fabric Horse, and Trophy Bikes.
Via Bicycle 