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Ebykr celebrates classic and vintage lightweight bicycles through provoking imagery and opinion. Ride along with us.
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A handful of boards for the people who keep these machines alive. Share a restoration, ask an identification question, correct a timeline or find the part you have hunted for years — the archive informs the conversation and the conversation feeds the archive.
Latest from the boardsHobbs of Barbican · Constructeurs · 6 days ago
“Welcome to the Hobbs of Barbican discussion thread. Share your bikes, catalogues, period photographs, serial numbers and restoration notes here -- let us build the most useful Hobbs of Barbican reference thread on the web.”
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IntroductionsA place for new members to introduce themselves, share their background in cycling and post a photo of their primary vintage bicycle.2 Topics · 3 PostsLast post: New here? Your one desert-island b … · 3 weeks ago · Eric Anschutz
General DiscussionConversations regarding bicycle history, ride reports from vintage events and general topics related to the heritage of vintage lightweight cycling.4 Topics · 4 PostsLast post: The one that got away · 3 weeks ago · Eric Anschutz
ConstructeursConversations on master frame builders and historic marques. Discuss the technical legacy and craftsmanship of constructeurs and high-end makers.21 Topics · 21 PostsLast post: Hobbs of Barbican · 6 days ago · Eric Anschutz
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Bicycle GalleryCurated showcase for restorations and original vintage bicycles. We encourage high-res photos and detailed build lists to help as references.1 Topic · 1 PostLast post: 1970S Team Fuji Track Bike from Ja … · 4 months ago · Eric Anschutz
Technical Help & IDDedicated space for frame ID, mechanical troubleshooting and material conservation. Share photos of mystery lugs, serial numbers or date codes.1 Topic · 1 PostLast post: Reference: Idéale Saddle Identific … · 4 months ago · Eric Anschutz
Component Deep-DivesTechnical research and detailed analysis of vintage bicycle components. Discuss the history, variants and evolution of parts from historical makers.9 Topics · 9 PostsLast post: Stronglight · 6 days ago · Eric Anschutz