T.A. – Via Bicycle

January 30, 2016February 7, 2017 joelflood Campagnolo, employee bike, International, mafac, Raleigh, randonneur, T.A.

1974 Raleigh International

This time of year, business is slow and we have time to put together personal projects (on our time of course!). This is another bike that belongs to my co-worker Graham. He bought it as a frame and fork last spring and finally completed the build. It is a 1974 Raleigh International that he … Continue reading 1974 Raleigh International

October 8, 2015February 7, 2017 joelflood 57cm, British, Campagnolo, Condor, for sale, T.A., w.b. hurlow

For sale: 57CM Condor complete bike

Here is a nice bike that needs a good home. 57CM seat tube CTC Condor in great shape. Condor is a well established British company that was started in 1948 Condor history that built and still does build great bikes. Tom Simpson rode for them and W.B. (Bill) Hurlow headed up their shop for a … Continue reading For sale: 57CM Condor complete bike

March 28, 2014February 7, 2017 joelflood 1970's, LAW, T.A., touring

Fred De Long’s handle bar bag

Some may not see the beauty in this item, but I think it is pretty awesome. This is one of Fred De Long's handle bar bags. For those who do not know who Mr. De Long is, I will give you a brief summary. He was the technical editor of American Bicyclist and Bicycling … Continue reading Fred De Long’s handle bar bag

February 21, 2014February 7, 2017 joelflood 1960's, cool shop bike, Exceltoo, helyett, Ideale, Jaques Anquetil, mafac, Pivo, Simplex, T.A., tour de france

Cool shop bike: Early 1960’s Helyett Speciale

Sorry to have been slacking a bit on this series, but my other shop internet duties take precedence over the blog posts. So I am coming back to the topic with a good one! This bike is an early 1960's Helyett Speciale in fantastic original finish with period correct componentry. It is … Continue reading Cool shop bike: Early 1960’s Helyett Speciale