This Nordstjernan Wiklund bicycle made in Stockholm Sweden was seen at a local bicycle swap meet a year or two ago. I had never seen the brand before and it had some interesting features, but also some signs of a more utilitarian bicycle, rather than the usual vintage lightweight that I like. It was equipped … Continue reading Nordstjernan Wiklund Swedish bicycle
Tribune 3 seat tandem- Hill Cycle
Here is a photograph I recently ran across of the Jerry Casale and Jerry Casale Jr with their Tribune tandem. (middle rider is unknown). The Tribune is outfitted with Williams cranks, Cyclo rear derailleur, and British Hub Company large tandem drum hubs. That is one long Cyclo continuous cable.
Campagnolo Coaster Brake hub
It has been rumored to be a photoshop fabrication or an elaborate fake made of some Campagnolo tooling, a fellow collector had seen it in person. Below is a photograph of the hub, it was owned by an Italian collector. Take a look at more pictures found on Sexy Race Bicycles. The hub is mostly … Continue reading Campagnolo Coaster Brake hub
Barra Barralumin frameset
Yet another rare Barra Barralumin has appeared on Ebay. And here is a webpage with a Barra mixte framefrom Ebay auction, the seller's(RhClassics) description- item number-360549599869" 54,5 cm middle of BB to center of seat tube. 650B wheels.Nicolas Barra was one of the true geniuses in the history of lightweight bicycles. His first welded aluminium bike took … Continue reading Barra Barralumin frameset