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January 22, 2015February 7, 2017 joelflood carbide lamp, New Departure

Cool photo of an old bike shop

This is an old post card, and on the front is a really cool old bike shop. I am not sure of the exact age, but it is at least 1892. I say that because there is a candle stick telephone on the counter, and those were first available in 1892-3. Note the awesome … Continue reading Cool photo of an old bike shop

January 20, 2015February 7, 2017 joelflood balloon tire, bmx, butler, pa, paramount, Schwinn, Shelby, swap meet

Butler, PA swap meet report. January 18th 2015

We attended the Butler, PA swap meet this past weekend put on by Rapp's Cycle center and organized by Jeff. This was the 25th anniversary of the show. It was well attended as practically all the vendor spaces were occupied. We showed up saturday night and set up our wares. There was a bunch … Continue reading Butler, PA swap meet report. January 18th 2015

January 18, 2015February 7, 2017 joelflood 1980, alumni, awesome bike, Campagnolo, cinelli, dirt research, gary fisher, randonneur, tom teesdale, via bicycle

Former employee’s Tom Teesdale frame.

This bike belongs to one of our alumni here at Via Bicycle. his name is Connor and he was a great employee with a great smile. He is currently attending college and is unable to work with us, which is great for his future. He stopped by the other day to pick up a … Continue reading Former employee’s Tom Teesdale frame.

January 16, 2015February 7, 2017 joelflood 1950's, brooks, cool shop bike, Cyclo, GB, Le Chemineau, mavic, Nervex, nervurex

Cool shop bike: Le Chemineau diamond (men’s) framed bike.

Last year I profiled the Le Chemineau ladies bike we have here at the shop. Le Chemineau ladies bikeThis is the men's (diamond frame) mate to it. These bikes came to us as a pair several years ago. The ladies bike is more deluxe than this bike, but it is still very cool. … Continue reading Cool shop bike: Le Chemineau diamond (men’s) framed bike.