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Ugo De Rosa: Father of the Future
Eric Anschutz
Bridgestone Eurasia: All-in-One Sports Bicycling System
Every now and then, we are reminded of something long forgotten that remains so special it needs to be remembered again. Like the deeply meaningful reasons behind national holidays or their religious counterparts, these things tend to be timeless in…
Tech Specs: 1948 Automoto Concours Sportif
FRAME: Automoto Concours Sportif, Hand Cut Ornate Lugs, Chrome Finish FORK: Automoto Concours Sportif, Clover Coin Inserts, Chrome Finish HEADSET: Automoto, French Threading HANDLEBAR: Automoto, Olympic Bend, 36cm STEM: Automoto, Stayer Style, Adjustable ~50mm-170mm BRAKE LEVERS: MAFAC, Lower Open Back…
Tech Specs: 1964 Legnano Pista
FRAME: Legnano Pista, Tipo Roma, rounded chrome head lugs, chrome rear stay ends, horizontal dropouts FORK: Legnano Pista, extended inner tangs, minimalist crown design, chrome crown and ends HEADSET: Legnano Pista HANDLEBAR: Cinelli 17D, 38cm c-c STEM: Cinelli Milano, 110mm…
Tech Specs: 1950s Mercier Porteur
FRAME: Mercier Porteur, Painted Nervex Lugs, Lug Outlining, Handpainted Accents, Coaster Brake Reinforcement, Fender/Mudgaurd Mounts, Rack Mounts, Pump Pegs FORK: Mercier, Square Crown, Teardrop Tangs, Chrome Crown, Handpainted Accents, Cantilever Posts, Fender/Mudgaurd Mounts, Rack Mounts HEADSET: Mercier, French Threading, Steel…
Maxi-Car Hubs History & Image Gallery
Célestin Auguste Ripet patented the use of special annular bearings in bicycle bottom brackets and hubs in 1933. Rousson & Chamoux were already producing a wide range of hubs, pedals, chainrings and crank arms under the trademark name RFG by…
Tech Specs: 1950s Le Chemineau Randonneur
Ernesto Colnago Photo Gallery
Ernesto Colnago was perhaps the greatest racing bicycle designer, builder and mechanic of the 20th century. He started in 1945 at the prestigious Gloria Bicycle Company when just 13 years old. After apprenticing there, Colnago enjoyed a relatively brief racing…
Tech Specs: 1984 Colnago Super Pista
FRAME: Colnago Super Pista FORK: Colnago Super Pista HEADSET: Campagnolo Record, 1″ diameterHANDLEBAR: TTT Pista, deep drop, 39cm lengthSTEM: TTT Pista, steep angle, 115mm lengthSADDLE: Selle San Marco Concor Supercorsa Confort, leatherSEATPOST: Colnago Record, dual clover and Colnago engravings, fluted…
