I have always liked bicycle ephemera with an affinity toward paper-catalogs and packaging. Below are some of the envelopes that chainrings were packaged in.I love the boastfulness of this Stronglight envelope. (what didn't they win!)For the Stronglight Mod. 63 Super Competition chainringTA's logo was simple and beautifulEarlier Campagnolo envelope, for 1"pitch track chainring.early 1980s Campagnolo … Continue reading vintage packaging for various chainrings
French Aluminum cottered crank arm
This French aluminum cottered crank arm was manufactured after WWII in the late 1940s. Stronglight had already been manufacturing aluminum cotterless cranks for over a decade, so it seems a little strange that manufacturers didn't all move toward using square taper crankarms over cottered. All that said, TA did introduce their Criterium crankset that employed … Continue reading French Aluminum cottered crank arm
sold- Legnano Stamped Campagnolo hubs wheels
a nice pair of Campagnolo Record Hubs stamped Legnano for their bikes. Nice original green label Fiamme tubular rims. These would be perfect for a Legnano restoration from the late 1950s-early 1960s. wheels are straight and bearings feel excellent, but of course could use an overhaul with new grease. Regina 5 speed freewheel. tires would … Continue reading sold- Legnano Stamped Campagnolo hubs wheels
1974 54cm Raleigh International sold
A beautiful copper 1974ish Raleigh International. The bike is in excellent condition, with very low miles. only very minor wear, and the paint is almost flawless. The Reynolds decal is a bit messed up, but that is the only piece that actually dates the bike54cm center to center seattube54cm center to center toptubeReynolds 531 doublebutted … Continue reading 1974 54cm Raleigh International sold
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