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Chrome Carlton Huffy

Here is Matthew's daily city bicycle. Matt has been working at the shop for around 6 years and has an amazing stable of bicycles- including 2 Jack Taylors, Pogliaghi track bike, Schwinn Paramount, and some other bikes that escape me know. This chrome bike is a Carlton built Huffy from the late 1960s. It would … Continue reading Chrome Carlton Huffy

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Another Chrome bicycle, just wheeled right into the shop

So it probably seems like I have a chrome bicycle obsession, well I think I do. The other day I was working at the shop, and went up front to spot this chrome Schwinn in the shop for some minor repairs. Outfitted with a Brooks B-72, leather sewn grips(probably Velo Orange), and even a set … Continue reading Another Chrome bicycle, just wheeled right into the shop

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Frexel inverse Brake levers

I love city bikes. I don't understand people that ride bikes in the city without fenders and chainguards, and dare I say. . . upright riding position!!The search for brake levers for the upright riding position leaves the rider looking either at current stock(modern plastic/aluminum Mtn. bike levers) or older brake levers. Most brake levers … Continue reading Frexel inverse Brake levers