About Ebykr
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 boardsHelp shape the Ebykr guide to classic lightweight bicycles · General Discussion · 6 days ago
“Ebykr is preparing a guide to the classic lightweights — the people behind the great marques, the corporate stories, the construction and componentry that defined the machines, the catalogues and advertising that sold them and the practical details that identify and date…”
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Corrections, additions and first-hand memories
Many marque Timelines close with an open thread — the place for corrections, additions and first-hand memories. History is a group project; pick a marque and join its thread.
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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 … · 4 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.5 Topics · 5 PostsLast post: Help shape the Ebykr guide to clas … · 6 days 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 · 2 weeks 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 · 2 weeks ago · Eric Anschutz