Sorry for the lack of posts this past week. I was home sick with the flu from hell. Toddler germs are lethal! This is a pretty cool little trinket / promo item from New Departure. Beauty and the Boob, kind of like getting a treat in a Cracker Jack box. I like this idea. … Continue reading Beauty and the Boob
Cool photo of an old bike shop
This is an old post card, and on the front is a really cool old bike shop. I am not sure of the exact age, but it is at least 1892. I say that because there is a candle stick telephone on the counter, and those were first available in 1892-3. Note the awesome … Continue reading Cool photo of an old bike shop
Cooler weather endeavors
Here is a suitcase full of New Departure Model 1A hubs that our mechanic Phil recently found all the parts for, overhauled and cleaned up beautifully. With our season drawing to a close we now have the time to complete these types of projects. Email for pricing at: bikeville@gmail.com
Columbia Sports Roadster
Keeping in step with the New Departure posts, this is a pretty awesome bike we recently got in. it is a Columbia Sports Roadster model from the 1940's. It has the blacked out New Departure hubs and handle bars (war time effort) which look great against the original black paint. Ornate chain guard and … Continue reading Columbia Sports Roadster
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