complete with original Campagnolo dropouts, the teeth are in excellent condition. It was common to also found the dropouts with the teeth filed away, so a normal axle could be used in the dropouts.the rear axle locknut is stamped "CAM 49," so it is dated 1949. pretty cool.The way chain was moved into another cog … Continue reading Campagnolo Cambio Corsa gear system
Raleigh Record Ace Post War brochure
We recently acquired a Raleigh Record Ace, Post War, that will soon be for sale. Looking through some recent catalogs, I found this brochure for the retooled RRA. Pretty cool. The bike was available with endless options, the closest to building a custom bike I have seen from a large bicycle manufacturer. Amazing features. I … Continue reading Raleigh Record Ace Post War brochure
building a Raleigh Bicycle film
A Bicycle Factory ‘The process of manufacture is traced from the beginning; the design on paper and the raw materials. We see what goes to make the steel tubes of the frames, the handle bars, the gear wheels, the pedal cranks, the pedals, the spokes, the wheels and the hubs, until at last the complete … Continue reading building a Raleigh Bicycle film
Dawes Courier bicycle
We recently got this late 1940s-early 1950s Dawes Courier in and I have been riding it as my commuter bicycle. It was previously owned by a shop friend that customized it with heavy duty 700c wheels(rather than the original 26" wheels) and modern brakes and rack. It was a bicycle courier so the bike was … Continue reading Dawes Courier bicycle
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