(photo from NAHBS website)Bilenky Cycles won "Best Lugged Frame" at the North American Handbuilt Bicycle Show over the weekend. Sure that picture above does not show the lugs or anything, just a little group shot, but I am very happy that Simon is building my custom bicycle for Paris-Brest-Paris, with custom handcut polished stainless lugs.
Bilenky at First Friday Art show in Philadelphia
Art In The Age Presents... Bilenky Cycle Works, Artistry in Steelfrom Art In The Age on Vimeo.Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction116 N. 3rd StreetPhiladelphia, PAOpening Friday, November 5 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm."Bilenky Cycle Works was founded in Northeastern Philadelphia in 1983 with the goal of meeting the specific needs of the individual cyclist. … Continue reading Bilenky at First Friday Art show in Philadelphia
customer bike- Possible Flying Scot
One of our favorite customer's bikes that we had the privilege of revamping into a fast little rain bike. You can see the before and after.here is his writeup for it, from his Flickr page that has tons more pictures."Early 60's British Path Racer. Unsure of the builder, but the seller believed it could have … Continue reading customer bike- Possible Flying Scot
Bilenky, maxicar
here is some very nice pin-striping done by Simon Firth at Bilenky cycles in Philadelphia. I didn't take note of what the bicycle was, just took this closeup shot. I really like the seat collar treatment.nice fork crown seen at Bilenky.2 rear Maxi-Car hubs. One bolton and one quick release.
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