by velocollective | May 3, 2023 | Vintage Bikes, Vintage French Bikes
Finding My Stronglight Altec Often you expect rare and high end bikes to be properly advertised for sale, with a good description, detailed photographs and set at a price that satisfies the owner’s expectations. In the case of this Stronglight Altec, the...
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 | Jun 22, 2018 | Bike Histories, Vintage Bikes, Vintage French Bikes
Fall of the Giants Motobecane shares a similar history to Britain’s Raleigh brand, and sadly both companies no longer produce bikes in their respective countries. Both Motobecane and Raleigh became behemoths in the cycle industry throughout the 20th...
by velocollective | May 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Not Without Problems.. Just because you may have come into ownership of a really lovely vintage road bike, it doesn’t mean to say restoring it will be a series of happy moments. Looks are deceiving. Sometimes, the most wretched looking bikes prove...
by velocollective | May 17, 2018 | Vintage Bikes, Vintage French Bikes
The Rider Jacques Anquetil is France’s greatest cyclist, five times winner of the Tour and winner of 8 tours in total. For 19 years, he dominated his sport with his graceful riding style, and was considered a very intelligent and articulate rider. His era was the...
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