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
For sale: 1972 Schwinn Paramount road bike
Today I have a bike that needs a good home. For sale is a 1972 Schwinn Paramount road bike (P-13). Serial number is J72207, which translates to September 1972, 207th bike produced that month. 72' or 73' was also the last year that full chrome plating was an option. The current state is how … Continue reading For sale: 1972 Schwinn Paramount road bike
Cool shop bike: Fred De Long’s Teledyne Titan
This is a pretty interesting bike, in my opinion. The frame and fork were produced by Teledyne Linair Co. in Gardena CA. Fewer than 2000 Teledyne Titans were made from 1973-1976. These were among the first production titanium bikes made, along side Flema (Germany) and Speedwell (U.K.). These bikes really ushered in a new … Continue reading Cool shop bike: Fred De Long’s Teledyne Titan
Larz Anderson bike swap photographs
Below are some bicycles shown at the Larz Anderson bike show and swap meet in Brookline, Ma.1894 Columbia model 36. 1969 W.B. Hurlow. Original finish.1962 Automoto Velo de Ville. new old stock. Raleigh Golden Arrow. 1972 Guerciotti with 1st version Shimano Dura Ace. Holdsworth track bike, in my favorite orange color. Jack Taylor.Rotrax Claud Butler Jubilee model. Stan … Continue reading Larz Anderson bike swap photographs
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