joelflood 1970's, Campagnolo, drillium, Hill Cycle, Renzetti

Renzetti modications Drillium

With a rebirth, or one artisan calls a revival, in the process of lightening bicycle components, I recently unearthed this catalog from the 1970s showing some of the results in the Renzetti modifications on Campagnolo parts.  Some of the weight differences(before and after the process) seem to be negligible, it appears to be more aesthetics. … Continue reading Renzetti modications Drillium

joelflood Aluminum, Caminade, Caminargent, city bike, french, lefol, Luxor, roto-phare, stronglight

Caminade Caminargent city bike

I love the look and idea of the Carinargent(Introduced around 1934-35 in France). It has octagonal tubing that are held together by lugs that clamp with bolts. So the frame can be completely disassembled. It is aluminum and with some time and delicate love, it can be polished to a beautiful shine. I have never … Continue reading Caminade Caminargent city bike

joelflood 1930's, paramount, Schwinn, webb brakes

Schwinn Webb brakes

Very unique brake display to show the newly introduced Schwinn Webb brakes(1937-1938). I have not done much research other than the Schwinn catalog, but Webb was British components manufacturer. They were best known for their pedals. Equipped on the prewar Paramount Tourist.I personally own the original ink drawing of the Paramount Sports-Tourist Ladies' bicycle. See it … Continue reading Schwinn Webb brakes