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David Lundqvist got ahold of a beautiful Stuttgart pista frameset and built it with all Campagnolo C-Record Pista. I am drooling right now. And no, that’s not my old frame. This one’s in much better condition. It’s been a while since a Merckx Mondays, but I thought this deserved one!
There’s one more gem below.
For anyone that watched cycling in the late 80′s, this bike should look familiar. Before Merckx built the team 7-Eleven frames, Landshark and Serotta had built their fair share of “Huffy” team bikes. On a recent group ride in Milwaukee, Peter from COG Magazine found himself cruising next to Tom Schuler, of 7-Eleven fame. This 1987 National Champ still rides his team bike, which is in perfect condition. It’s hard to imagine someone holding onto a bike for that long in this day and age but when you were a part of a legacy, that’s all the reason you need.
Peter was kind enough to send over some amazing photos of this Serotta-built team 7-Eleven. Check out more below.
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Photo by Andy White
Nothing gets better than some vintage Campy on steel, a la Fyxomatosis. Don’t miss this set.
Now this is a very subtle detail but man, does it look good. Bryan Myers from Fresh Frame has painted two of my bikes and his work is some of the best out there. For Chris Bishop‘s latest project, Bryan put the finishing touches on these Campagnolo Pista hubs, painting the inside flanges of the polished hubs.
Not too shabby. See how the rest of this project is shaping up over at the Bishop Flickr.
Fyxomatosis always brings the surprises and this beautiful photograph is only part of his Friday-morning delight. Head on over to Fyxomatosis to see some custom-pantographed modern Campy cranks and how you can get a free-high res download of this photo (or you could donate some cash to him).
Velo Cult is easily one of my favorite shops in the States and their recent move to Portland from San Diego was far from easy on the guys but it’s been worth it. Their massive, sprawling storefront has a bar, a huge basement with a movie theater and one of the classiest mechanics area I’ve ever seen.
When they made the move, Sky and Anthony were literally selling bikes to build millwork. It’s been a slow process but the community is embracing these SoCal natives. If you’re in the Portland area, swing through, grab a beer, chat about touring, gravel and the next rando and if you can’t make it to Portland, check out my Shop Visit photos. And if you missed the Recent Roll, check it out here.
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Are your Risilion hubs not spinning like they used to? Bacon Slicers pitted? Cracked flange on the GS Campy pista? Look no further. For those wanting a little vintage flare on their bike but modern reliability is key, check out Curtis Odom Hubs. All they have is a Facebook page now, but there’s lots of pretty, shiny things over there.
If there’s one thing shooting with the Hasselblad has taught me it’s selection. Velo Cult‘s new location in Portland is far too massive to capture in a roll (or in this case, less than a half of a roll) but I feel like these photos pick up on some of the highlights. For those who want a more comprehensive Photoset, don’t fret, digital is on the way. It just so happened that the analog photos were done before the digital.
This shop needs no introduction but for those looking for a background, I do believe Velo Cult’s San Diego space was one of my first Shop Visits. Check the original photos out here.
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I can dig everything about this photo. The Gonz, Andy from FYXO, coffee and Campagnolo. Head over to FYXO to see more of this unique coffee tamper. Talk about a Campy fan’s dream tool!
David Trimble’s Campagnolo Print series are now for sale at Gage & DeSoto. These will fit in any office space, shop or garage, and will even fit your budget. Pick up prints 1-5 at G&D for $125 each.
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