First time the Copake Auction decided to hold a bike ride after the annual swap meet was better attended than anyone would have expected. The Wheelmen took part leading to quite a display of early bicycles. I really hope this becomes an annual event as it is an excellent chance to see what some collectors … Continue reading Copake auction bike ride
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Hill Cycle show bike- Drillium at it’s finest
A beautiful early 1970s Holdsworth decaled as a Hill Cycle, the premier pro cycling shop for many decades in the Philadelphia area. This was the show bike, detailing some of the high quality drillium that they were capable of doing. Back in the early 1970s, drilling and milling parts was all the rage in the … Continue reading Hill Cycle show bike- Drillium at it’s finest
Via Bicycle open Sundays
The bike shop is now open Sundays for the spring and summer. 10-2pm. It is open for repairs and sales, not rare bike stuff though.- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
Gitane Tour de France bicycle
Early 1970s Gitane Tour de France bicycle. beautiful original condition. The paint and decals are in excellent condition. Chrome is nice and shiny.Reynolds 531 double butted tubing.58cm center to center seattube. 58cm center to center toptubeCampagnolo Gran Tipo large flange hubsStronglight mod. 93 cranksSimplex Criterium front and rear derailleurs(front derailleur is cracked, I will replace … Continue reading Gitane Tour de France bicycle
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