Here are two sheets of Daniel Rebour drawing that I acquired this spring. I have always loved his drawings and finally bought the drawings for myself, this is after I bought a sheet for my boss a couple years ago. He did drawings for most of the French manufacturers including Rene Herse, Alex Singer, Simplex, … Continue reading Daniel Rebour drawings
more swap meet pictures, again
Here is a nice selection of bicycles seen recently at various swap meets around the country.First is a late 1940s-early 1950s Rene Herse bicycle.With Herse proprietary brakes, cranks, stem, Bottom Bracket, Racks and other modifications.A restored Umbreto Dei track bike.Super Clean early 1970s Schwinn Paramount. it looks like it was never ridden.The pink one is … Continue reading more swap meet pictures, again
Barra aluminum bicycle
Beautiful Barra aluminum bicycle.Nichola Barra build these aluminum bicycles from the late 1930s into the 1950s.it is gas welded aluminum, expertly done, flawless, and way ahead of its time.Also take note of the ovalized tubing at the joints- Seatlug and bottom bracket.This example was equipped Lam brakes, Le Chat front derailleur, Stronglight 34 cranks, Simplex … Continue reading Barra aluminum bicycle
International Cycling History Conference
I recently attended the International Cycling History Conference hosted by Gary Sanderson and the David Metz Bicycle Museum.The talks were interesting and even trumping that was the Metz Museum, that leans toward early bicycles, but also shows David Metz sense of humor. Included amongst Star, Punnent Companion, and Eliot-Hickory bicycles is a display of clown … Continue reading International Cycling History Conference
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