Dia Compe Centerpull NGC 450 sold

these are the most gorgeous center pull brakes. well sculpted and in a buffed finish took center pull brakes to the next level, even though they were considered passe when they were introduced in 1986. They were developed by a RISD grad, and partially based off the Mafac Competition, even using a similar straddle wire.
42mm-55mm brake pad reach. the catalog list them at 164grams each.
$sold

my beautiful bike ride to work on my Schwinn Paramount

The weather in Philadelphia was beautiful this week. here is some nice abstract pictures of my 1961 Schwinn Paramount upright tourist model.

1901 Rambler Model 43

This was a frameset for sale at the Monson swap meet. Kinda nice seeing the embellishments later found on Hetchins at the same swap meet.

Early 1890s Columbia? seen at swap

This transition bicycle, introduced after the High Wheeler and before the Pneumatic Safety. The rims were outfitted with a round hard piece of rubber, hence the name Hard Tire Safety. The invention of Dunlop's pneumatic tires(air filled tires) made the Safety the clear winner in bicycle design over the High wheeler. The pneumatic tires provided the cushy supple ride of the High Wheeler with the safety of . . .you guessed it, a safety.

The hubs were ahead of their time. I remember service representatives visiting our bike shop from various bicycle companies to look at unique and innovative hub designs, and to then later see the hubs of a 100 years ago reintroduced as groundbreaking and innovative.

Unique dropout chain tensioner. Some of us who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s will see the extension on the rear axle as a 'peg' or 'pogo,' something found on BMX bicycles that was originally intended for tricks, but more commonly used to carry your friend around. On this 1890s bicycle, it is a mounting peg, it is used to help assist the rider in mounting and dismounting the bicycle.

Someone got a deal on some Cinelli Track bars/stems

Well, someone can get them. Fellow collector and cycling historian Eddie Albert brought them to sell at the Monson swap meet. They are available on his awesome website that is chock full of history and some amazing bicycles.

The Vintage Bike Life

New Swap Meet pictures from Monson, MA

This is a view from the outside. The event is held at the Memorial Hall. Much of the action happens indoors, but I neglected to take a picture in there, so you will just have to guess. . .

1891-1892 Columbia Hardtire safety. more pics to come in the future.

One sellers selection of Raleighs.

We sold this Raleigh Chopper a month ago as a ratty blue one, since then, he repainted it and restored the parts up nicely.

Nice Shelby Airflow bought there.

1903 or so Crescent Shaft drive bicycle. chainless.
Mid 1950s Raleigh Super Lenton for sale there for $800.

1970 Hetchins. I will post better pictures in a couple days, I took some nice one.

Nice early Schwinn CycleTruck with basket and basket top. Rear fender has holes for skirt guard?

Various swap meet pictures so far of 2010

Below are some various cool things I have seen so far this year(that I have not posted about yet).

Nice 1970s Schwinn Paramount with a Campagnolo triple crankset.

Schwinn Krate seats

A Drysdale Velox

Bowden Spacelander

Chillion wood ladies frame

1907 Ohio Bicycle Day