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Road bike racing likely comes to most people’s minds when they think about sports in Italy. Given this strong association, it’s no wonder the country is birthplace to so many of cycling’s most legendary figures. Mario Confente – in a…
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…
Many years ago, I was strolling through a garage sale early one Saturday morning when I stumbled upon a pile of vintage lightweight bike framesets and parts. There were quite a few nice finds in the mix: A minty fresh…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
