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Vintage Bicycles Done Proper :: Corvallis, Oregon

1986 Raleigh Portage

The bicycle gods once again shepherd another sad, neglected Raleigh Portage my way. How could anyone turn down those big, puppy dog eyes?

June 23, 2022 · 12 Comments

1984 Raleigh Prestige

In 1984, Italy was churning out showstopping frames. Raleigh had their own answer.

December 11, 2021 · 13 Comments

1984 Schwinn Traveler

What would he have wanted for his Traveler? This.

April 9, 2021 · 12 Comments

1991 Schwinn Voyageur

The Schwinn Voyageur, undoubtedly a workhorse touring steed. The 80s were so good to the model. The 90s… not so much.

January 8, 2021 · 18 Comments

Project: DIY Bicycle Fork Painting

Restoring bicycles. Not always simple but experience teaches. Painting bicycles? This is the line at which many restorations cease.

September 14, 2019 · 8 Comments

1960 Urago (Part II)

The older they are, the trickier they get.

January 22, 2019 · 22 Comments

1974 Holdsworth Super Mistral (Part I)

Sometimes, saying goodbye is painful.

August 31, 2018 · 12 Comments

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