Everyone has to start somewhere. And in 2005, I began with the mighty Schwinn Suburban. 1978 Schwinn Suburban Before the acclaimed food accolades began pouring into Portland, before the New … C...
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Y2K fizzled into a nothing burger but bicycle frames were poised for a massive shift to carbon fiber dominance. Built just prior, this LeMond epitomizes the demise of steel perfection. … Contin...
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Aggressive 80s racing geometry. Screaming bright red paint. Full Campagnolo. There is something special about a pure, Italian bicycle constructed solely for speed. 2000 Francesco Moser (F. Moser)...
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A lead for an “old bike on the curb” proves once again how one man’s trash can be another man’s treasure. Above is a Twitter post I put out the … Continue reading →
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The old saying goes, a plumber has leaky pipes. But when it’s time to repair, they know how to elevate their game. 1990 Davidson Impulse When one does something for … Continue reading →
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The bicycle gods once again shepherd another sad, neglected Raleigh Portage my way. How could anyone turn down those big, puppy dog eyes? 1986 Raleigh Portage I have had the … Continue reading ...
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In 1984, Italy was churning out showstopping frames. Raleigh had their own answer. 1984 Raleigh Prestige Colnago. Cinelli. De Rosa. Tommasini. Bianchi. Italy. The racing bike circuit was dominate...
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