Campagnolo Prototype Quick Release

     This is the original prototype quick release mechanism made by Tullio Campagnolo. It was featured in an article in Peloton magazine and photographed by Augustus Farmer. They got to tour the Campagnolo factory and interview Valentino who then showed them a box of Tullio's prototypes. This is a rarely seen piece. The photo has made the rounds on the internet and is amazing! I could not find a link to the original article, it also was a fun read.
     One of our readers provided me with the link to the article, thanks! Here it is: Campagnolo factory tour!

For Sale: Durkopp hub set.

     For sale today is a very nice Durkopp hub set. Dürkopp was a highly respected German supplier of top quality bicycles and componentry ranging from the turn of the Century until the late 1950s. A multifaceted company, it also produced motorcycles, scooters, automobiles, arms,  heavy machine tools and is still a major manufacturer of industrial and homeowner sewing machines. (Classic rendezvous text).
     These are low flange with steel barrels and 36 hole drilling both front and rear. Rear spacing is 110mm and the front is 95mm. No axle nuts included. Both appear to be NOS condition. Recently overhauled and spin quite smoothly. Oiler ports open and close freely.The logos are a bit different from each other, maybe different production eras? Cog threading on the rear is English. Excellent addition to your period build, quite rare!
                                          Email at: bikeville@gmail.com for pricing.

 

Westminster Swap meet 2015 report

     We attended the Stop, Swap and Save swap meet in Westminster, MD over the weekend, and it was a successful event. Every year it seems to attract more and more people. The weather this year was perfect, almost early spring like. We got some cool stuff and sold some stuff too! It is also a great opportunity to socialize with our fellow vintage retailers / friends and meet new folks as well. Check out the photos and hope to see you next year!

 Giuncadelli pista. Note one piece bar stem combo and Gnutti splined BB spindle and cranks.

 Unique alloy rail saddle. Gorgeous seat cluster.

 

 Another Giuncadelli pista frame, French origin, excellent craftsmanship 1950's?

 Yet another integrated bar / stem combo. This time underslung. Fantastic!

 Pinarello pista

 Gorgeous Zunow.

 Velo Classique line up. Excellent folks.

 Random Hetchins hanging off a tandem!

 Restored 1970's Cinelli in the corral for sale.

 More cool lightweights in the corral.

 Bertin.

 Cinelli rollers.

 Vintage parts. What do you see?

 Very nice Profile frame and fork.

 Motomag II wheel set

 Sam doing business.

 A variety of humans.

 Bikes in the corrals for sale.

 Cool New Departure cabinet.

 Biz doing business.

Freddy Krueger was there as well in good spirits.