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For Sale: Spectrum track bike made by tom Kellogg

     This is a really cool bike we got recently. it is a Spectrum track bike made by Tom Kellogg in Trexlertown, PA. Tom is well known in our area and world wide for his bikes. This example is no exception. Top notch construction for the velodrome. It is also equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace 10 … Continue reading For Sale: Spectrum track bike made by tom Kellogg

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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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For Sale- late 1970s Benotto 58cm road bike SOLD!

 Nice Italian made Benotto. I am not sure what model it is. Galli headset, shifters, pedals, and crankset. Campagnolo Nuovo record front and rear derailleurs and hubs set. pantographed 3T seatpost., pantographed Cinelli stem, Cinelli handlebars. Soffatti saddle. Mix matched tubular rims- rear is a Mavic GP4 and the front rim is an Ambrosio.Chainstays are … Continue reading For Sale- late 1970s Benotto 58cm road bike SOLD!