This is another one of my personal bikes finally built up! It is an early 1980's RIGI, which is an Italian marque. Here is a link to the Classic Rendezvous page about it: RIGI I bought it as a frame and fork from a fellow CR list member back in March 2015. It has … Continue reading Recent personal project completed: Early 1980’s RIGI stainless steel build
Recent personal acquisition: Early 1970’s Frejus a’la Legnano
This is a bike I recently added to my personal collection. It is an early 1970's Frejus, purchased from the original owner. The bike was purchased from the Di Campli (sorry if that is the improper spelling) brothers shop on Quince St. in center city Philadelphia back in the early 1970's (72'-or 73') The … Continue reading Recent personal acquisition: Early 1970’s Frejus a’la Legnano
Recent Personal Acquisition: 1980’s RIGI
This is a frame and fork I personally got recently. It is an early 1980's RIGI. It is a bit of a unique bike and I am looking forward to building it up. The most clear unique feature is the split seat tube design that enables the rear wheel to be brought closer under … Continue reading Recent Personal Acquisition: 1980’s RIGI
Personal bike: Mid 1970’s Pogliaghi Pista
Here is another one of my personal bikes. It is a mid 1970's Pogliaghi pista model. Here is a link to the Sante Pogliaghi section in the book The Custom Bicycle. link here! courtesy of Classic Rendezvous. I purchased it several years ago from the original owner, Scottie Hicks. He currently resides in the … Continue reading Personal bike: Mid 1970’s Pogliaghi Pista