by velocollective | Feb 3, 2022 | Other Vintage Bikes, Vintage Bikes
Vintage Specialized Allez Restoration If a vintage bike has been ridden for years as a commuter bike, then chances are its condition is going to cause some issues for the restorer. Riding in the elements year after year, especially through the long winters of...
by velocollective | Jan 19, 2022 | Bike Racks
Cycling is one of those adventurous activities that stand the test of time because of the various benefits and opportunities it offers – from allowing you to maintain optimal fitness and health, to giving you the chance to visit far-off places. Simply...
by velocollective | Jan 10, 2022 | Vintage Bikes
Specialized Allez SE I watched this vintage Specialized Allez bike, a 1987 version, looking rather forlorn and beaten, sitting advertised at a good price for weeks. For days I looked at its photographs a dozen times, tilting my head to look at the clumsily...
by velocollective | Jan 23, 2021 | Vintage Bikes, Vintage French Bikes
Peugeot Super Competition I’d been looking for a Peugeot Super Competition for a while, because it’s my favourite bike that Peugeot made. Many would opt for an older Peugeot PX10, which I also greatly admire, but for me this later model is more...
by velocollective | Nov 22, 2020 | Repair Tips
Can 10 Speed Friction Shifting Work? Some people have commented on the video that they have succeeded in making 10 speed friction shifting work. I accept that some set ups could function, but the precision involved would surely cause two issues: All parts would...
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