1952 Legnano catalog. this was the first production year for the Campagnolo Gran Sport derailleurs. They had appeared on race bikes the year before, but first time being offered on a bike a consumer could buy- a catalog bike. kind of neat. colorful catalog of10 pages, offering 16 models of bikes. we are currently selling … Continue reading 1952 Legnano Catalog
Pictures 2-electric boogaloo!
Part 2 of a series of photos of cool bikes and parts-this posting includes an early version Campagnolo headset, Simplex 543 rear derailleur, an Ottusi modified Brooks saddle, Nice late 1950s Frejus track bike, and then a set of toothed rear dropouts to be used with Campagnolo Cambio Corsa.
Desktop
This picture of my desktop actually serves as my "desktop" on my computer screen. many jokes are pointed on how cluttered my desktop gets(both on my computer and on my desktop!). A keen collector eye can see some pretty rare and valuable items amid the mess. (Click on picture to see bigger)Some items I can … Continue reading Desktop
Recent Jack Taylor purchase
This recent Jack Taylor was spotted at a recent bicycle swap meet. It is a tall frame(61cm, I believe) and it has a real hodgepodge of parts on it, from Suntour Superbe brakes, Campagnolo Nuovo Record headset and rear derailleur, Super Record front derailleur, etc.Jack Taylor Cycles were known for for their touring bikes and … Continue reading Recent Jack Taylor purchase
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