Gino Bartali’s frustrations with the Italian back-peddling derailleurs encouraged him to approach the Vittoria Company, makers of the Margherita derailleur, and propose that he finance the production of a derailleur…
Restoration Feature: 1963 Jack Taylor Super Clubman
Jack Taylor Cycles was the idea of three brothers, all involved with cycling — Jack, Ken, and Norman Taylor — starting in the 1930s. They produced a wide range of…
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…
One Man And His Mariposa
By Bob Zeller I got my first view of my new Mariposa while watching Mike Barry build it up in the front room of his late Mum’s house in Wimbledon,…
THE TORPADO PROJECT
By Mike Barry Sr. Photography by Walter Lai When I was a young teenager, I spent most of my spare time cycling or hanging around the local bike shop. Bill,…