We have some pretty cool bikes in the shop's collection.This is one of my favorites. It is an early 1960's Carlton. There are a couple reasons why I like this bike. First of course is the international lug set. Extremely ornate and well filed / thinned. The seat cluster with the ornate wrap over seat … Continue reading Amazing shop bike! early 1960’s Carlton with International lug set
Cyclo (UK) interesting offerings and components
Cyclo catalogs I was recently looking through. Interesting to see offering an 8 speed bicycle in 1934, and it took Schwinn to mass market an 8 speed bike until 1960 with the Schwinn Varsity. I guess the American market was inundated with heavy single speed bicycles that looked like motorcycles and rode like tanks.1934, 1936, … Continue reading Cyclo (UK) interesting offerings and components
1957 Elswick Hopper Vampire Convincable
Is is one of of only 2 known examples of this highly unconventional frame.It was British builder.it was built with the intention of correcting chainline issues, allowing the chainring to move from side to side, for adjusting the chainline.The chainring is adjusted with a modified Cyclo Benelux rear derailleur that is affixed to it.I guess … Continue reading 1957 Elswick Hopper Vampire Convincable
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