Features

Restoration Feature: 1970s Chris Chance Road Bicycle, USA
Restoration Feature: 1970s Chris Chance Road Bicycle, USA
The Chris Chance frame we recently restored was built in the late 70's by Chris. The story goes, that he built a couple of frames and then traveled across the... Read more...
Cinelli Laser. Italy, 1984
Cinelli Laser. Italy, 1984
A short time after Antonio Colombo took over the management of the Columbus bicycle company, he introduced the Cinelli Laser, the design of which is revolutionary. Although the changes were... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1980s Alan Campione Del Mondo Cyclocross Bicycle
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1980s Alan Campione Del Mondo Cyclocross Bicycle
ALAN Bicycles was founded in Italy in 1972 by Falconi Lodovico, an engineer who had worked for bicycle manufacturer Torpado. The name ALAN comes from the first two letters of... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1973 Eisentraut Road Bicycle. Oakland, USA.
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1973 Eisentraut Road Bicycle. Oakland, USA.
Built for British cycling journalist and randonneur, Jock Wadley. Albert Eisentraut acquired an appreciation of hand built bicycles at the elbow of legendary Paramount maker Oscar Wastyn in Chicago, and... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Velo de Ville. 1946, France.
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Velo de Ville. 1946, France.
A typical French city bicycle of the period with 650B wheels, demi ballon tires, Alex C Singer brakes, Simplex "Tour de France" three speed derailleur, alloy fenders and chainguard, Radios... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1960s Cinelli Pista Track Bicycle
Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1960s Cinelli Pista Track Bicycle
  Specifications: Serial number: 3312 Size: Seat Tube: 55 cm Centre to Centre, 56.4 cm Centre to Top. Top Tube: 56 cm Centre to Centre. Finish: Black with Chrome head... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1938 Bates 'Volante' Track Bicycle
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1938 Bates 'Volante' Track Bicycle
Bates is one of the most highly regarded of the English lightweight frame builders. The company became famous for its racing successes of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s but it... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Gardin. Canada, 1983.
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Gardin. Canada, 1983.
Joe Gardin came to Canada from Italy as a young boy. He settled in Toronto and later established successful business manufacturing material handing equipment. But Joe’s passion was cycling and... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1968 Cinelli S.C.
Vintage Bicycle Feature: c1968 Cinelli S.C.
Cinelli Bicycles was founded in 1948 by Cino Cinelli, (born in Montespertoli, Italy, 9 February 1916, died 20 April 2001), a former professional road racer and president of the Italian... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: CCM Flyers
Vintage Bicycle Feature: CCM Flyers
An excerpt from A Life With Bicycles by Mike Barry. Photography by Walter Lai The Canadian Cycle and Motor Company was formed in 1898 through the amalgamation of several smaller... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Griffon Paris Mixte Touring. France 1948
Vintage Bicycle Feature: Griffon Paris Mixte Touring. France 1948
This Griffon is an example of a 1950s French mixte bicycle. The term mixte indicates that it is suitable for both sexes but outside of France, the mixte type frame... Read more...
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1965 Hetchins, England
Vintage Bicycle Feature: 1965 Hetchins, England
This frame is an excellent example of the ornate lugged Hetchins. The Hetchins "Vibrant" stays were claimed to make the bike more comfortable and resilient. Campagnolo Record derailleurs, hubs and... Read more...