Another unique bike we recently worked on

     This bike was recently brought in for an overhaul. It is an unknown Czechoslovakian make, the headbadge is difficult to make out. It has a cool Velamos rear coaster hub. Made in Czechoslovakia. It reminds me a lot of the Komet coaster hubs. It also has a cool German plunger front brake that is attached to the fork crown and goes through a hole drilled in the front fender to the wheel. When you squeeze the lever,  the plunger presses down on top of the tire to provide braking power. These were common (ish) in Eastern European countries from the 1930's - 1950's. Previously they were found on high wheelers in the late 1800's and called the spoon brake. These are hard on tires and wear them out quickly. Their power also is dependent on how round the wheel is. But luckily the rear coaster brake does most of the work. It also has a nice rear fender reflector with an alloy housing. unfortunately, the reflector is cracked. The rims and frame sport nice blue and gold pinstriping which looks original to the bike. The chain guard is also nice in that it wraps most of the way around the chain ring and is quite dainty. Difficult to tell from the photos. The owner found the bike in a basement and plans to pass it on to his lady. I hope she likes it! We enjoyed servicing it!

Awesome customer's bike we recently put together

     This is a bike a that a customer recently brought in to have us put together for him. It was half assembled and missing some  parts. Our superb Mechanic David was able to complete the bike and make all the necessary adjustments. He set up the 3 speed Cyclo (British) rear derailleur and shifter. We supplied the rare cable and housing. It functions well. The owner said the bike is from the 1930's- 1940's. We determined it was French in origin. There are no makers marks anywhere. It did have a  French steerer diameter as well as a host of other obstacles that we were able to sort out with minimal headache. It is set up with a mix of old and new, which is what the owner specified.  We hope he enjoys it!

For Sale: Early 1980's Holdsworth Professional 58CM

     This is another excellent road bike offered for sale here today. It is an early 1980's Holdsworth Professional built with a mixed bag of components. It is built with Reynolds 531 double butted tubing and fork blades and Campagnolo drop outs and fork tips. The rear drive side drop out is drilled to accept the Campagnolo Porta Catena system, so that alone dates its production. That system was only available around 1981- 1983. The original decals are near perfect and the silver paint is nearly flawless. It reminds me of the classic Cinelli silver color, which aside from Molteni orange is my favorite color on a bike.
     The measurements are as follows:

• Seat tube is 58 CM CTC 
• Top tube is 57CM CTC
•  Stand over height is 33 1/2" (with air in the tires)

The components are:

• Mavic road hubs laced to unknown tubular (sew up) rims with Panaracer tires, they hold air.
• Campagnolo NR rear derailleur  (pat. 81) has red Bullseye pulleys.
• Front Campagnolo NR derailleur (with lip)
• Campagnolo NR crank set (date code 82) and Campagnolo NR  bottom bracket.
• Campagnolo clamp on down tube shifters.
• Suntour Superbe brake calipers and levers.
• Campagnolo NR headset.
• Campagnolo NR pedals (kind of crusty plating in areas)
• Campagnolo NR seat post 27,2.
• Campagnolo seat binder bolt.
• Brooks Professional saddle in well cared for condition (leather has been treated)
• Specialized bars 42 CM CTC wide and Specialized 80mm extension stem.
• White padded bar tape with Velox bar plugs.
• Serial number: 029822 stamped on BB shell

     The bike is in ready to ride condition. I gave it a brief, aggressive test ride, and it feels great! Very responsive and great handling bike. please email:  bikeville@gmail.com for price or with questions. buyer pays actual shipping cost. Local pick up is fine or we can deliver to upcoming swap meets in Tuckerton, NJ or memory lane.