Multiple gears, whether they are the internal hub variety or the derailleur, are the most complex mechanisms on bicycles. Â An internal hub gear can be interesting enough, but to fully…
Restoration Feature: c1950s Jo Routens
A c1950s Jo Routens restoration. Â A replica Routens front derailleur, the fenders stays and the rear carrier was built in the Mariposa Bicycles – Bicycle Specialties workshop by Michael Barry.…
Restoration Feature: Routens
By Michael Barry Photography by Walter Lai Old bikes or just parts and frames, broken or bent, rusty and worn, often come in the shop for repair. Some require a…