June 3, 2008
The search is on for a mid-century Lohman 18cc multifuel engine. Small and slow, these finicky little 2-stroke compression-ignition motors run best on a 1:2:4 mix of diesel, gasoline and paraffin. Biodiesel may be a viable option. Here it is mounted on a 1950 Puch from the Netherlands; notice the kiddie seat. There’s some discussion […]
December 3, 2007
Add these to the wishlist. Beautiful wood and stainless steel bicycle fenders, handcrafted by Ezra Caldwell in NYC. We don’t carry these, but it would be nice. Alas, maybe a set of Yohei pinstripes will miraculously show up under the tree in a few weeks. Maybe even affixed to a custom Moyer, which I would […]
November 27, 2007
Artist & builder Uula Jero handcrafted these beautiful bikes from salvaged components in his Finnish workshop. VeloTribute - A collection of amazing machinery paying homage to classic cycling.
Gallery Grappo
[via empire collective]
October 5, 2007
Coming soon…a Raleigh DL-1 Tourist “daily rider” restoration. One of my favorite bicycles of all time, this one is bruised in just the right places.
July 5, 2007
Raleigh ‘Sports’ Light Roadster
steel, rubber, plastic
1976 production
Raleigh - Nottingham, England
$180. SOLD
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Introducing an excellent Raleigh lady’s roadster that has been mechanically refurbished. This 3-speed bicycle is ready-to-ride and will easily offer another 30 years of stylish, reliable service.
Features: 18″ (seat tube to crank centerline) lady’s step-through frame, 26″ […]
July 3, 2007
Raleigh ‘LTD-SC’ Ladies Cruiser
steel, rubber, plastic
1974 production
Raleigh - Nottingham, England
$140. SOLD
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An understated and all-original electric blue Raleigh cruiser, this bicycle is a bare-bones simplicity at its finest. Utilizes a single-speed hub with coaster-brake for reliability and ease of use. Bike has been completely serviced and is ready-to-ride. […]
July 2, 2007
Condor Swiss Army Courier Bicycle MO-05 ‘Militarvelo’
steel, rubber, leather, plastic
~1947-1952 production
Condor SA- Courfaivre, Switzerland
~$500-720.
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Due to overwhelming demand, we’re taking orders for what will probably be our last shipment of original Militarvelos. The supply is drying up, so after this it will be difficult to find […]
June 20, 2007
Power King Women’s Bicycle
steel, rubber, plastic
~late 1960’sproduction
Power King- Japan
This obscure but interesting little blue bicycle has joined the stable and is currently undergoing a restoration. Some of the nicer features of this European clone include white wall tires, genuine Araya rims, and a twist-operated 3-speed shifter. A light and nimble step-through commuter for the […]
May 22, 2007
Schwinn ‘Suburban’
steel, rubber, plastic
1971 production
Schwinn Bicycle Company- Chicago, USA
$140. SOLD
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A reliable and smooth-shifting 26″ all-purpose men’s bicycle. Features: bright sky-blue paint in good condition with some patina, original “1972 Montgomery County, MD” registration sticker, 5-speed gearing, large coil sprung Schwinn saddle, Weinmann sidepull brakes & […]
May 14, 2007
Condor Swiss Army Courier Bicycle MO-05 ‘Militarvelo’
steel, rubber, leather, plastic
1947 production
Condor SA- Courfaivre, Switzerland
$650. SOLD.
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Swiss precision on two wheels. On offer is a rare 1947 Condor courier bicycle from the famed Velofahren cycle corps (1891-2001). Few of these early post-war models exist in the United States. This […]