This is one of my favorite bikes the shop owns. it is a 1959 Schwinn Paramount track model. This bike is unique for a few reasons. It is somewhat of a transition bike. it has the Nervex Professional lugs which became very popular in the coming years ahead. Up to this point, Paramounts had the … Continue reading Cool shop bike: Schwinn Paramount Track
Cool Shop Bike: Legnano with Campagnolo Cambio Corsa gear system
This bike has been mentioned in another blog posting here, but i figured it was time it got the full attention it deserves. It is an early Legnano frame and fork, serial number B05289 which puts its production in the 1940's according to the Classic Rendezvous registry. The bike is equipped with Campagnolo's Cambio … Continue reading Cool Shop Bike: Legnano with Campagnolo Cambio Corsa gear system
Throw back Thursday: 10 year anniversary Critical Mass flyer
Here is a flashback to the Bay area in 2002 for the 10 year Anniversary Critical Mass ride. Still relevant 14 years later!
Interesting Chain Tension System & Retro-Direct
I saw this at CicloSDias in San Diego last weekend.The bicycle is currently set up as a single speed, and to provide adequate chain tension, an additional chainring is placed in the drive train.The owner previously had the bicycle set up as a retro-direct, using two gears on the rear wheel and two chainrings on … Continue reading Interesting Chain Tension System & Retro-Direct
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