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January 11, 2014February 7, 2017 joelflood Campagnolo, chome bikes have a posse, city bike, Honjo, shop bikes, Sturmey archer, sugino, tektro, velo orange

Keeping it in the family. Rory’s chrome Rochet

We like to keep bikes in the family here at Via. You may recognize this one, maybe. This bike used to belong to our esteemed colleague and good friend Joel. He moved to the west coast not too long ago and sold his chrome Rochet to our colleague Rory, who does a great job working … Continue reading Keeping it in the family. Rory’s chrome Rochet

May 15, 2013February 7, 2017 joelflood brooks, city bike, for sale, Schwinn Paramount, Sturmey archer, tourist, union

Late 1950s 56cm Schwinn Paramount Tourist for sale

Unrestored as found. Late 1950s Schwinn Paramount tourist.56cm center to center. *Schwinn Paramount stem, cranks, bottom bracket, headset, and front hub.*Brooks B-17 saddle.*Weinmann brakes and 27" clincher rims. *Sturmey Archer AW alloy shell 3 speed hub*Union pedals.$3000

December 29, 2012February 7, 2017 joelflood Aluminum, Caminade, Caminargent, city bike, french, lefol, Luxor, roto-phare, stronglight

Caminade Caminargent city bike

I love the look and idea of the Carinargent(Introduced around 1934-35 in France). It has octagonal tubing that are held together by lugs that clamp with bolts. So the frame can be completely disassembled. It is aluminum and with some time and delicate love, it can be polished to a beautiful shine. I have never … Continue reading Caminade Caminargent city bike

November 24, 2009February 7, 2017 joelflood city bike, inverse levers, New york City, NY Bike Jumble, porteur

Picture of my 1960s Rochet

This Picture was taken a couple weeks ago at the New York City Bicycle Photo Booth. I decided to take the Chinatown bus up to New York City to have my bicycle picture taken by Keiko Niwa and to support my friend Harry Schwartzman. More photos of bicycles and people that attended here on the … Continue reading Picture of my 1960s Rochet