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Ebykr celebrates classic and vintage lightweight bicycles through provoking imagery and opinion. Ride along with us.
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…
FRAME: Raleigh Team Pro, Campagnolo dropouts, Cinelli lugs FORK: Raleigh Team Pro, Campagnolo dropouts, Zeus 2001 crown HEADSET: Campagnolo C-Record HANDLEBAR: Cinelli Pista, 39cm width STEM: Cinelli Pista, 130mm length SADDLE: Selle Italia Turbo Matic, titanium rails SEAT POST: Campagnolo C-Record Aero,…
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…
FRAME: Automoto Concours Sportif, Hand Cut Ornate Lugs, Chrome Finish FORK: Automoto Concours Sportif, Clover Coin Inserts, Chrome Finish HEADSET: Automoto, French Threading HANDLEBAR: Automoto, Olympic Bend, 36cm STEM: Automoto, Stayer Style, Adjustable ~50mm-170mm BRAKE LEVERS: MAFAC, Lower Open Back BRAKE CALIPERS:…
FRAME: Legnano Pista, Tipo Roma, rounded chrome head lugs, chrome rear stay ends, horizontal dropouts FORK: Legnano Pista, extended inner tangs, minimalist crown design, chrome crown and ends HEADSET: Legnano Pista HANDLEBAR: Cinelli 17D, 38cm c-c STEM: Cinelli Milano, 110mm SADDLE: Italia…
FRAME: Mercier Porteur, Painted Nervex Lugs, Lug Outlining, Handpainted Accents, Coaster Brake Reinforcement, Fender/Mudgaurd Mounts, Rack Mounts, Pump Pegs FORK: Mercier, Square Crown, Teardrop Tangs, Chrome Crown, Handpainted Accents, Cantilever Posts, Fender/Mudgaurd Mounts, Rack Mounts HEADSET: Mercier, French Threading, Steel HANDLEBAR: Porteur…
Célestin Auguste Ripet patented the use of special annular bearings in bicycle bottom brackets and hubs in 1933. Rousson & Chamoux were already producing a wide range of hubs, pedals, chainrings and crank arms under the trademark name RFG by then. (RFG…
Ernesto Colnago was perhaps the greatest racing bicycle designer, builder and mechanic of the 20th century. He started in 1945 at the prestigious Gloria Bicycle Company when just 13 years old. After apprenticing there, Colnago enjoyed a relatively brief racing career himself…
Bicycle racers face immense danger every time they swing their leg over the top tube, from broken bones to outright death. Some might even argue a severe bone break can be worse than death itself, for it can spell the end of one’s…
FRAME: Colnago Super Pista FORK: Colnago Super Pista HEADSET: Campagnolo Record, 1″ diameterHANDLEBAR: TTT Pista, deep drop, 39cm lengthSTEM: TTT Pista, steep angle, 115mm lengthSADDLE: Selle San Marco Concor Supercorsa Confort, leatherSEATPOST: Colnago Record, dual clover and Colnago engravings, fluted insertsRIMS: Ambrosio…