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A Century of Celeste: Key Corporate and Technical Milestones of the World’s Oldest Bicycle Empire From its modest origins in a Milanese workshop at Via Nirone 7 to the absolute heights of professional cycling’s “Double-Double,” the history of Bianchi is…
Introduction: More Than a Bicycle, A Legacy Cast in Steel In the historical annals of cycling, one name is etched deeper than most any other: Bianchi. Founded in a Milanese workshop in 1885, it is not only the world’s oldest…
Many years ago, I was strolling through a garage sale early one Saturday morning when I stumbled upon a pile of vintage lightweight bike framesets and parts. There were quite a few nice finds in the mix: A minty fresh…
Cycles Automoto Timeline From its purposeful origins in Saint-Étienne, the legendary “cycling capital of France,” the history of Cycles Automoto is a testament to early industrial innovation and refined craftsmanship. Founded in 1889 by four businessmen who shared a passion…
Cycles Automoto History Cycles Automoto was a pioneering manufacturer of bicycles and motorcycles founded at the turn of the 20th century in Saint-Étienne, France. Well regarded for thoughtful design and meticulous construction, Automoto grew in popularity until merging with the…
All About the Francs, and Palmarès Very few marques from classic cycling’s golden years are as simultaneously transparent and opaque as Cycles Mercier. Wonderful examples of the company’s craftmanship abound in their namesake bicycles, spanning the pre-War 1920s through the…
The story of Cycles Mercier is inextricably linked to its master strategy of brand management and horizontal integration, a philosophy that ensured its longevity even as smaller rivals struggled to survive. Over its 66-year reign, Mercier established no fewer than…
The storied history of Cycles Mercier spans well over a century now, marked by rapid industrialization, a long-running racing dynasty, pioneering technical innovations (like the Méca Dural frame), and dramatic corporate collapses and revivals (note the use of plurals here).…
2002 Nagasawa Special NJS Keirin Pista Frame: Yoshiaki Nagasawa Fork: Yoshiaki Nagasawa Handlebar: Nitto B125, Steel Track, 40cm CC Width Stem: Nitto NJ Pro, Steel Track, 115mm Length Headset: Hatta Super Deluxe, NJS, 1″ Diameter Crank: Specialites TA, Pista, Five…
Step back in time and explore a wonderful collection of original advertising posters from the venerable French marque, Cycles Automoto. Spanning the company’s peak years from 1899 to 1950, this gallery showcases the artistry and ambition that primed the golden…
