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an orange bicycle parked on the side of a street next to a lamp post and tree

My new build. The model is an old swedish racing bike from the seventies called Crescent 92319, Världsmästarcykeln. Built from Reynolds 531 tubing. I fitted it with a moustache-bar, larger tyres, fenders, porteur-rack and of course, a brass bell. This bike is going to serve as my everyday bike.

an orange bicycle parked next to a white wall with a bag on it's back

During the busy bike boom years Cycles Alex Singer had some frames made by C.N.C. This bike was assembled at Alex Singer on one of those outsourced Reynolds 531 frames (with prugnat 62D lugs) using some very nice components. Maxi-Car hubs and Super Champion 700c rims, Wolber 28mm tires, TA triple/ Huret drivetrain, Belleri bars and stem, Soubitez lighting, Mafac Racer brakes and unidentified racks. I added the Brooks Professional saddle, the bar tape and shellac, the…

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a bicycle parked on the sidewalk near some grass

A couple years ago a friend was clearing out his garage in anticipation of a remodel. Knowing I was a bike nut he offered me a pair of 3 speeds that he and his wife had once ridden while living in Boston. I was looking for a project I could quickly turn around and sell and thought one of the 3 speeds would fit the bill. The men's 3 speed (DL22) had a broken shift cable so I went with the Ladies version. My mistake was thinking aloud the term "quick turn around" the bike gods ears must have…

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an old rusty bicycle leaning against a wall

Bicycles are by far the most common form of transportation in Zanzibar. In my opinion they are ideal for the Stone Town and beaches. Vast majority of them are very old and heavily used. They are constantly repaired but never quite dead.

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