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Cool Shop Bike: Legnano with Campagnolo Cambio Corsa gear system

     This bike has been mentioned in another blog posting here, but i figured it was time it got the full attention it deserves. It is an early Legnano frame and fork, serial number B05289 which puts its production in the 1940's according to  the Classic Rendezvous registry. The bike is equipped with Campagnolo's Cambio … Continue reading Cool Shop Bike: Legnano with Campagnolo Cambio Corsa gear system

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Cool shop bike: Curtis’s Grandis

     Today's post features a long time companion of Curtis, his Grandis. He purchased it in the early 1980's from a gentleman named Gus Betat, who was an importer of high end cycling parts from Louisiana. Originally it was painted blue with yellow decals, the opposite of the color scheme now. Curtis sweated the paint … Continue reading Cool shop bike: Curtis’s Grandis

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Cool shop bike: Le Chemineau ladies bike

     I am excited about this edition. The bike I am sharing today is a Le Chemineau ladies bike and is easily one of my favorites in the shop. First, a little background on the marque. It was started by Joanny Panel and Claudius Bouilllier around 1911 in St. Etienne Loire, France The word Chemineau … Continue reading Cool shop bike: Le Chemineau ladies bike

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Cool shop bike: Early 1960’s Helyett Speciale

       Sorry to have been slacking a bit on this series, but my other shop internet duties take precedence over the blog posts. So I am coming back to the topic with a good one! This bike is an early 1960's Helyett Speciale in fantastic original finish with period correct componentry. It  is … Continue reading Cool shop bike: Early 1960’s Helyett Speciale