I am going to start doing a series of profiles on some of the bikes in the shop's collection.This is a 1958 Frejus track bike purchased at a swap meet a few years back. Some of the cool features include the first generation Campagnolo cranks with pedal backs. The pedal spindles are also shorter so … Continue reading Cool shop bike: 1958 Frejus track bike
Keeping it in the family. Rory’s chrome Rochet
We like to keep bikes in the family here at Via. You may recognize this one, maybe. This bike used to belong to our esteemed colleague and good friend Joel. He moved to the west coast not too long ago and sold his chrome Rochet to our colleague Rory, who does a great job working … Continue reading Keeping it in the family. Rory’s chrome Rochet
Reynolds decal timeline
Most cyclists know that square decal on the seat tube that says:guaranteed built with Reynolds 531 is an indication that the bike is of higher quality frame construction. I came across this link to the Reynolds decal timeline through a CR ( classic rendezvous) list member today and thought it was worth sharing. Might be … Continue reading Reynolds decal timeline
Amazing shop bike! early 1960’s Carlton with International lug set
We have some pretty cool bikes in the shop's collection.This is one of my favorites. It is an early 1960's Carlton. There are a couple reasons why I like this bike. First of course is the international lug set. Extremely ornate and well filed / thinned. The seat cluster with the ornate wrap over seat … Continue reading Amazing shop bike! early 1960’s Carlton with International lug set
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