Raleigh Ladies Tourist bicycle

Raleigh is best known for their black "English Racer" bicycles, made the ever popular, Sturmey Archer 3 speed equipped, bicycle for over 80 years. To the casual looker, the Raleigh bicycle from the 1930s is no different than same model produced in the 1970s. A perfect example is the Raleigh Tourist.Barring some minor details, the … Continue reading Raleigh Ladies Tourist bicycle

Classic Lightweights

Classic Lightweights UK website is an awesome resource guide and great place for vintage British eyecandy. I have linked some items before while blogging to this website, but I feel that it deserves it own post. It is valuable to collectors and restorers much the same way Classic Rendezvous is, but they have taken a … Continue reading Classic Lightweights

Louison Bobet 650b bicycle

Louison Bobet was a very famous French racer, best known for his 3 consecutive Tour du France victories. He raced for the French bicycle manufacturer, Stella for many years. He was forced into retirement after a car accident.This bike is mid-level 1960s touring bike. Fr0m a distance, it looks like a typical French touring bike … Continue reading Louison Bobet 650b bicycle