This is a really cool example of an early mountain bike. I believe these were the first mountain bikes that Bianchi ever made and one of the first mountain bikes made by a major bicycle brand. Nice, lugged manganese steel tube frame in a red color. The one-piece bullmoose handlebars are quite different than whatContinue reading “1984 Bianchi Grizzly Mountain Bike Red”
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Park Tool Master Link Pliers MLP-1.2 Review
Here is a great bike specific tool which you may really want. It’s used for chains with master links, which is not all of them. Generally, I find my KMC chains use a master link and my Shimano use a chain pin. I think I prefer the master link as you can easily remove andContinue reading “Park Tool Master Link Pliers MLP-1.2 Review”
Cycle Zone Sign Review 12” Bicycle Decor
I’m starting to add some bicycle décor around the house and thought I’d share this fun item with you all. It is the 12” Cycle Zone sign. I added it to a wall in the garage where I do most my bicycle wrenching. It’s a nice bright yellow with a picture of a road bike. Continue reading “Cycle Zone Sign Review 12” Bicycle Decor”
1969 Huffy Dragster III Green
I don’t normally like a Huffy, but this is a really neat bike. First, it’s a 3 speed stick shift on the top bar which is cool. Next, it’s got the tall bars with the banana seat, the Sting-Ray look. The seat is a two-tone green metal flake color. This is a kids bike withContinue reading “1969 Huffy Dragster III Green”
Vintage Bicycle Component Companies History
The current world of bike components is really dominated by Shimano, but that wasn’t always the case. There used to be a lot of different brands in the game, here are a few: Araya Araya wheels were very popular on bikes in the USA during the 1970s and 80s. The company started back in 1903Continue reading “Vintage Bicycle Component Companies History”
1976 Schwinn Sting Ray Fair Lady Holiday Rose
Here is the girl’s version of the Schwinn Sting-Ray, the Fair Lady. The color is holiday rose, and it also has a nice flower banana seat. Wheels are 20” with a coaster brake. Fenders match the steel step through style frame. Same Sting-Ray style bars as the boys bike. This coaster brake model was theContinue reading “1976 Schwinn Sting Ray Fair Lady Holiday Rose”
All the reasons why bikes are better than cars
Here is a list of all the reasons why bicycles and cycling are better than cars and driving: Cycling is great exercise; cars are just sitting. Bikes aren’t polluting the world with disgusting exhaust. Bicycles are much less expensive than automobiles. No gas price concerns. If the price of gas is going up, that’s aContinue reading “All the reasons why bikes are better than cars”
1969 Schwinn Sting-Ray 2-Speed Campus Green
Here is a nice example of a 1969 Schwinn Sting-Ray in campus green. This one has the 2-speed automatic kick back rear hub. Other features are the chrome fendors, front brake, and white glitter sparkle banana seat. This kid’s bike has 20” wheels. The hub is a Bendix yellow band. These sound pretty neat, thoughContinue reading “1969 Schwinn Sting-Ray 2-Speed Campus Green”
Park Tool AWS-10 Fold-Up Hex Wrench Set Review
This is a super useful tool from Park Tool. I have a lot of allen wrench tools, but this is always the first one I grab. It comes with a great selection of sizes that will always meet your needs for a bike. Plus, it is blue making it easy to spot in the toolbox. Continue reading “Park Tool AWS-10 Fold-Up Hex Wrench Set Review”
Wisconsin Bicycle Brands, Manufacturers, and Distributors
Check out all the great bike related companies in Wisconsin past and present: Trek – The largest USA bicycle company, headquartered in Waterloo, WI. 1 Up USA – maker of bike racks in Dickeyville, WI. USA made. Badger Cycle Works – based in Appleton, WI. They offer the Fattywompus fat bike. Fyxation Bicycle Company –Continue reading “Wisconsin Bicycle Brands, Manufacturers, and Distributors”
