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Interesting Articles

If you have any articles on bikes, parts or general cycling, that you think others may find particularly interesting, please send a copy to us and we will include it on this page. Email us at collecta@collectablecycles.com

 

Keeping Australian cycling history alive!

Pedal Power

The Sydney Morning Herald, January 2006

An article on the value of collecting vintage and classic bicycles in Australia.

Very interesting reading, which makes our hobby worthwhile!!

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The Way They Were

Cycle Sport, March 1998

Two historic machines from the Pinarello collection. An article on Guido Di Rosso’s 1961 Tour de l’Avenir winning bike and Fausto Bertoglio’s 1975 Giro d’Italia winning bike.

Compared against each other and modern machines.

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1910 General Lucifer

Cycle Sport, October 2003

Present day cycling star, Jacky Durand, test rides Jean Alavione’s 1910 General Lucifer to see how easy they now have it.

 

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Kitting It Out

Cycling Plus, June 1998

An article on restoring a classic frame to its former glory and how to fit it with original components.

A step by step guide.

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Fixed Gear Fun (Bikes)

Bicycle Guide, February 1995

An article on building your own fixed wheel, or single speed freewheeler.

A project bike to cure the winter blues!

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Fixed Gear Fun (Parts)

Bicycle Guide, February 1995

An article on the parts breakdown for building your own fixed wheel, or single speed freewheeler.

A project bike to cure the winter blues!

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