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Awesome customer’s bike: 1981 Lotus Aero Super Pro

     Sorry for the lack of posts in the past week. I was very busy boxing and shipping out larger internet sale items and also was ill. But, enough about me. This is a really unique bike one of our loyal customers / friend brought in for us to assemble / tune up. It is … Continue reading Awesome customer’s bike: 1981 Lotus Aero Super Pro

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Employees newest bike: 58CM NJS approved Rap pista

     This bike belongs to our employee Steve and is the newest addition to his stable. He currently works at the shop part time and also works as a courier in the city full time. The frame is an NJS approved Keirin frame straight from Japan made by RAP. There is not a whole lot … Continue reading Employees newest bike: 58CM NJS approved Rap pista

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Period correct restoration critique- Brian Robinson’s Raphaël Géminiani bike

Photos: Chris Catchpole, Allsport Hulton/Archive from Cycling Weekly article found herePhotos: Chris Catchpole, Allsport Hulton/Archive from Cycling Weekly article found hereA recent article on Cycling Weekly website showcasing Brian Robinson’s Raphaël Géminiani bike and describing the technologies available at the time has peaked my interest. On the surface, the restoration looks great, most of the … Continue reading Period correct restoration critique- Brian Robinson’s Raphaël Géminiani bike

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For Sale: Late 1970’s Soma Dura-Ace model

     This is a pretty cool bike I have not seen before. whenever I come across something new, I want to find out as much as possible about it. Information about this bike (model) is a bit elusive so far. If anyone can help, I am all ears.     It is a Soma Dura-Ace equipped model. … Continue reading For Sale: Late 1970’s Soma Dura-Ace model