The Simplicity of Vintage Cycles

Vintage Bicycles Done Proper :: Corvallis, Oregon

1986 Raleigh Alyeska

On the heels of my ’85 Raleigh Kodiak purchase comes another touring acquisition. Introducing a stout, 1986 Raleigh Alyeska dressed in a classy bordeaux and rose trim paint scheme.

April 16, 2012 · 19 Comments

Modern Parts vs Proprietary Shifter Bosses

At the time, I didn’t realize the Kodiak that I recently acquired was going to be as challenging as it has been. But then again, nothing good every came easy.

April 9, 2012 · 24 Comments

So I bought this bike…

In 2011, on one of the last days in November, I was cycling home from work and was struck by a car in an intersection.

March 27, 2012 · 5 Comments

1986 Club Fuji

In 1986 steel framed bicycles were in their prime. High quality bikes, at reasonable prices, were being cranked out by manufactures such as Miyata, Schwinn, Univega and of course, Fuji.

March 19, 2012 · 33 Comments

Pre-1970 Motobecane

This Motobecane has a long proud history.

March 8, 2012 · 12 Comments

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