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Hobbs of Barbican Superbe Frame Hobbs of Barbican Fork Brampton Headset (Steel) Reynolds Twin Bolt Stem (Aluminum) GB Handlebar (Aluminum) Williams Crankset (Steel, Cottered) Period Bottom Bracket (Steel, Cottered) Huret Svelte Rear Derailleur (4 Speed) Cyclo Derailleur Lever (1 X…
Jo Routens Frame Jo Routens Fork Period Headset (French, 25mm Diameter) Huret Luxe Touring Rear Derailleur (5 Speed) Jo Routens Push/Pull Front Derailleur (3X Chainrings) Cyclo Derailleur Levers (3 X 5 Speed) Specialites TA Pro 5 Vis Crank (Aluminum) Specialites TA Pro…
Joseph “Jo” Routens was one of the greatest makers of randonneur, cyclotouring and cyclosportif bicycles in all of cycling history. The only other name regularly considered alongside his more aged contemporaries, Rene Herse and Alex Singer, Routens was distinct from these…
Durable but lightweight materials have appealed to bicycle builders since the beginning of bicycle time. From steel alloys to aluminum alloys to carbon composites, the nexus of these two build qualities is something of a holy grail among materials engineers.…
Like so many other useful things at that time and place, cycling apparel was difficult to obtain after World War One in Europe. The continent had been thoroughly ravished by a half-decade of brutal conflict and matters of sport went largely unaddressed by everyone…
As with other French component makers from cycling’s golden era that remain popular today – Ideale, JOS, Maxi-Car and Stronglight, to name a few – surprisingly little is known about the Lefol marque given the timeless familiarity of the company’s…
Edoardo Bianchi and his namesake bicycle, motorcycle and automobile company have helped usher in modern transportation since 1885. That’s because Bianchi and his company’s “Reparto Corse” racing division were first to use several innovations that have since become cornerstone features…
FRAME: Raleigh Team Pro, Campagnolo dropouts, Cinelli lugs FORK: Raleigh Team Pro, Campagnolo dropouts, Zeus 2001 crown HEADSET: Campagnolo C-Record HANDLEBAR: Cinelli Pista, 39cm width STEM: Cinelli Pista, 130mm length SADDLE: Selle Italia Turbo Matic, titanium rails SEAT POST: Campagnolo…
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