Like so many other useful things at that time and place, cycling apparel was difficult to obtain after World War One in Europe. The continent had been thoroughly ravished by a half-decade of brutal conflict and matters of sport went largely unaddressed by everyone except for their most ardent supporters.
Author: Eric Anschutz
J. Lefol: Inventeur – Constructeur
As with other French component makers from cycling’s golden era that remain popular today – Ideale, JOS, Maxi-Car and Stronglight, to name a few – surprisingly little is known about the Lefol marque given the timeless familiarity of the company’s fenders. Maybe aluminum just rusts slower than steel, with oxidation resistance preserving Lefol’s legacy more…
Bianchi Bicycles Image Gallery
Edoardo Bianchi and his namesake bicycle, motorcycle and automobile company have helped usher in modern transportation since 1885. That’s because Bianchi and his company’s “Reparto Corse” racing division were first to use several innovations that have since become cornerstone features of these transportation devices. Regarding bicycles, Bianchi was the first large-scale Italian manufacturer to incorporate…
Tech Specs: 1989 Raleigh USA Team Pro Track
Raleigh USA Track Frame & Fork Campagnolo C-Record Pista Groupset Campagnolo “Sheriff’s Star” Wheelset Cinelli & Selle Italia Cockpit
American Cyclery is For Sale
Established in 1941, American Cyclery is the oldest bike shop in San Francisco. It has a rich, well-established history of providing new and vintage bicycles and components to a large customer base throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Current owner Bradley Woehl has been a friend and supporter of the vintage lightweight community…
Ugo De Rosa: Father of the Future
“I am a man who goes straight to the point… And, by force of habit, I never look back and count the years I have spent making frames. I prefer to look ahead because, after working for half a century, I am still convinced that the bicycle has room for improvement. And just as I…
Bridgestone Eurasia: All-in-One Sports Bicycling System
Every now and then, we are reminded of something long forgotten that remains so special it needs to be remembered again. Like the deeply meaningful reasons behind national holidays or their religious counterparts, these things tend to be timeless in nature and transcendent in meaning. They usually come in the form of an obvious offering…
Tech Specs: 1948 Automoto Concours Sportif
Automoto Concours Sportif Frame & Fork Automoto, Duprat & Huret Drivetrain Automoto & Ideale Cockpit Normandy, Rigida & Michelin Wheelset
Tech Specs: 1964 Legnano Pista
Legnano Pista Frame & Fork Magistroni & Fratelli Brivio Drivetrain Cinelli & Italia Cockpit Fiamme & Clement Wheels