The Simplicity of Vintage Cycles

Vintage Bicycles Done Proper :: Corvallis, Oregon

1976 Centurion Semi Professional

Some builds come together nearly instantly. Others, like this 1976 Centurion Semi Professional, take months to materialize.

April 8, 2013 · 28 Comments

1985 Raleigh Kodiak: Headset Replacement

My Raleigh Kodiak is an experiment. If I am unsure of a product, the Kodiak becomes the test subject.

January 25, 2013 · 4 Comments

With fall comes fenders

With fall comes change and with fall comes fenders.

November 25, 2012 · 18 Comments

1985 Pinarello Record

When I think of my most cherished bicycles, my 1985 Pinarello Record quickly comes to the forefront of my mind.

October 27, 2012 · 13 Comments

1983 Univega Specialissima

Meaning “most special” in Italian, the Univega Specialissima was the company’s top grand touring model from the early to late 80’s. And for excellent reasons. Especially as a Miyata 1000 … Continue reading

September 7, 2012 · 20 Comments

1981 SR Gran Course

More known for their cranksets and stems, SR (short for Sakae Ringyo) did make a small number of somewhat obscure Japanese bikes.

August 21, 2012 · 43 Comments

Storing Bike Tools Effectively

Bicycle restoration has been slow lately as I have been overhauling my shop to maximize time, efficiency and to bolster structure.

July 26, 2012 · 6 Comments

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