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Memory Lane swap meet pt.1

 A pile of Schwinn Paramount frames. All larger sizes. Schwinn Mini-Twinn with Ram's Horn handlebars rusty blue looks nice. Early Gormley & Jefferies with nice wooden rims and rare aluminum rear fender. Original finish 1939 Schwinn badged BF Goodrich.  Early 1950s Peugeot Porteur bike with aftermarket rack. Headlight is mounted incorrectly for a bike with a rack. George Omelenchuk bicycle, … Continue reading Memory Lane swap meet pt.1

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JB Louvet touring bike owned by Fred Delong

This is another bike from Fred Delong's collection. He was a technical editor (and "Question Man" at Bicycling Magazine in the 1970s along with Dick Swann) and even had a book published on bicycles and cycling- Fred Delong book of Bicycling. This JB Louvet has seen many miles and numerous trips to Europe and beyond. … Continue reading JB Louvet touring bike owned by Fred Delong