Resilion locking brake lever was introduced in 1948, as a way to curb bicycle theft. It looks like bicycle theft as long been an issue, not just in these modern times.It is a novel design, squeeze the lever then turn the key to lock it in place. The brake pads hold tightly to the rim … Continue reading Resilion Locking brake lever
Willy Appelhans woman’s bicycle
Willy Appelhans, an accomplished professional racer from Germany that came to the United States to race 6 day races and later built some of the best bicycles of that era. Left chain stay has a reinforced sleeve, I assume for a coaster brake arm.
Pearl aluminum rail leather saddle
A fellow collector recently brought me a unique saddle from his collection. It was manufactured by Pearl, a French company that I have advertisements in old issues of Le Cycliste. It is a beautiful 1940s-1950s saddle with great patina and some interesting features. The copper rivets are stamped "Pearl", a nice touch that Ideale later … Continue reading Pearl aluminum rail leather saddle
Reproduction Schwinn Paramount dropout adusters for sale
We recently had Schwinn Paramount dropout adjusters machined and cadmium plated, a faithful reproduction of original ones found on Paramount track bikes from the late 1930s-late1950s. Schwinn originally copied the design from quality British made adjusters, so they are interchangable with BSA, Chater Lea, and other British hubs of the time.They are $100 a set.
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