This is a bike we obtained over the summer. It was complete and quite dirty. I took it apart and cleaned it up a bit. it is built with Reynolds 531 tubing I assume, there is no decal to tell me, but it feels like a 531 frame. There are no eyelets for fenders … Continue reading For Sale: Bob jackson road frame and fork 60CM
Cool shop bike: Unknown British path bike
This is another one of my favorite bikes in the shop's collection. It is a somewhat of a mystery because I do not know the maker, which makes it all the more intriguing. I believe it to be British based upon a few details, I also estimate it to from the late 1940's- early … Continue reading Cool shop bike: Unknown British path bike
Cool shop bike: late 40’s Elswick Hopper ladies bike
Our season is back in full swing here at Via Bicycle, so I have not had a lot of time for internet stuff or blogging. Today is an exception, so I figured i would do another bike profile. This is a pretty neat machine. It is a late 40's Elswick Hopper. It belonged to … Continue reading Cool shop bike: late 40’s Elswick Hopper ladies bike
Resilion Locking brake lever
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
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