competition – Via Bicycle

November 15, 2014February 7, 2017 joelflood brooks, Campagnolo, competition, dural forged, mafac, Ottusi, Otussi, Raphael Geminiani, restoration, shimano

Period correct restoration critique- Brian Robinson’s Raphaël Géminiani bike

Photos: Chris Catchpole, Allsport Hulton/Archive from Cycling Weekly article found herePhotos: Chris Catchpole, Allsport Hulton/Archive from Cycling Weekly article found hereA recent article on Cycling Weekly website showcasing Brian Robinson’s Raphaël Géminiani bike and describing the technologies available at the time has peaked my interest. On the surface, the restoration looks great, most of the … Continue reading Period correct restoration critique- Brian Robinson’s Raphaël Géminiani bike

June 5, 2012February 7, 2017 joelflood Campagnolo, competition, Cyclo, mafac, oppy, Schwinn Paramount, sprint, Varsity

Items we recently sold

I am not the best at updating the website, and I am constantly reminded about that. I have said it before, but the upkeep of the website and this blog is almost entirely done after work hours. So blog posts are written before I go to work and website additions are worked on in the … Continue reading Items we recently sold

June 4, 2010 joelflood brakes, competition, mafac, Weinmann

Some random brakes laying on the stairs

Rare Mafac Tiger, wide spacing between the pivots for clearance of larger tires and fenders.Weinmann engraved centerpull brake, late 1950s.First generation Mafac Competition brake, engraved.