This is a bike that recently came in for a complete overhaul. We disassembled, cleaned, re-assembled, and adjusted all the bearing assemblies as well as all the other services involved in our tune-up. We also added the Mafac Racer brakes, T.A. front rack, and Velo Orange fenders. This bike is really clean! It has … Continue reading Awesome Customer’s Bike: Motobecane Grand Jubilee
Personal bike:1971 Jack Taylor Tourist
This is one of my personal bikes. It is a 1971 Jack Taylor Tourist model, which I purchased as a frame, fork, and rear rack off Ebay in 2005 ish. I have always loved the Taylor brothers work and when I finally got the opportunity to own one in my size, I jumped at … Continue reading Personal bike:1971 Jack Taylor Tourist
Keeping it in the family. Rory’s chrome Rochet
We like to keep bikes in the family here at Via. You may recognize this one, maybe. This bike used to belong to our esteemed colleague and good friend Joel. He moved to the west coast not too long ago and sold his chrome Rochet to our colleague Rory, who does a great job working … Continue reading Keeping it in the family. Rory’s chrome Rochet
Jack Taylor- Customer’s bike Appreciation
Here is a beautiful 1970s Jack Taylor owned by a customer of ours. Outfitted with a Campagnolo Nuovo Record group and Phil Wood hubs, the bicycle is a perfect example of 1970s Jack Taylor's Tour of Britian model. side note- shame the pump peg was removed, but that happens. The Velo Orange water bottle cage … Continue reading Jack Taylor- Customer’s bike Appreciation