(written Spring of 2011, I forgot to post) I was recently look at Toei bikes in the book from New Cycling and on various websites and thought it was quite particular that they build up new frames using vintage parts. I have known that for a long time, and could even see some of the … Continue reading Retro-Classic bike builds
Tour de France bicycle exhibit in France
An exhibition in Arudy, France, of old bikes of the Tour de France. Bikes and memorabilia represented from 1903 to1980. So interest of The Wheelmen and of members of Classic Rendezvous.Link to a lot more photographs and some descriptions HERE(http://velosvintage.over-blog.com/article-expo-vieux-velos-du-tdf-a-arudy-p-a-111580483.html)Ondiana 1900, Peugeot 1907, Automoto 1924, and J.B Louvet 1925Mercier 1937, Bianchi 1936, Dalcieri (subcontractor Bianchi) 1949, … Continue reading Tour de France bicycle exhibit in France
Wingnut with a lock
This is a first for me, I have never seen this anti-theft device before. Nieman, 1940-1950s French.
1937 Sunbeam
1937 Sunbeam with Monitor Super-Cam brakes. Dunlop 26 x 1 3/8" wheels. Sturmey Archer K series. Later Brooks b-72 saddle.imported for Abericombie and Fitch, the clothing company.Monitor Super Cam brakes.Abercrombie & Fitch.The Little Oil Bath Chain Case.Sturmey Archer K series 3 speed hub. 1937.
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