Retro Cycling Vintage

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Bianchi Steel bikes have been a mainstay of Italian and global cycling for many many years carrying many champions to success in both the one day classics and the Grand Tours. Typically available in Bianchi Celeste colour Bianchi steel frames stand out as a mark of history and quality in cycling. For the most part Bianchi utilize Columbus steel and still sell steel frames amongst a range that seems to be dominated, as most manufacturers are, of carbon and aluminium, which while nice for the modern cyclist don't have quite the same qualities as a steel frame does for a more discerning cyclist.

Remember to check frame spacing if you want to run 9 or 10 speed as some of the older frames would have been made for 7 or 8 speed (or even fewer) and while steel stays can be coerced (or bent as we call it in technical terms!) outwards there may be a limit to how far you can prise old frames apart to fit newer hubs in.

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Sun Ringle have been making off road components for discerning mtb riders since the late 80's / early 90s. Known for their exotic bulletproof smooth running components the only drawback was their higher cost than the cheaper more widely available Shimano kit available at the time.

Although most of these wheels aren't strictly speaking 'retro' the fact that they are made by a company firmly rooted in quality production techniques to such a high standard makes them worthy of inclusion on this website.

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With the recent appreciation of fixed gear 'fixie' bicycles various handlebar designs have come back into regular use. As well as the classic Pista track shape riders are adopting cut down straight bars and retro style lo profile bullhorn handlebars. Originally made popular during the 1980s on time trial bikes pre triathlon bars they never really went out of fashion. Their stylish looks and lightweight make them popular with both time trialers and fixie riders. Offering 3 different hand positions (plus another on the hoods depeneding on how you run your braking setup) they are extremely comfortable.

Bullhorn handlebars are also a good option if you are running a frame that is too short for you and want a more stretched out position when you combine them with a longer stem

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Cycling Skinsuit For Sale
Cycling Skinsuits are a boon for racers and time trialists looking to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals. Their skintight design cuts through the air faster and reduces your drag co-efficient. They are also extremely comfortable as there is nothing to flap in the wind or chafe. If you hunt around you can often get original retro team issue skinsuits from trade and national teams. Often these would have been made for professional riders but never worn much.

Their smart design also makes them great for general riding when you want to look just like a professional bike rider.

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Campagnolo Cycling Jersey For Sale

Campagnolo have been making cycling clothing for more years than anyone can remember. Jerseys, shorts, tops and caps with the classic C Campagnolo logo on have graced pelotons and victory podiums countless times.

Relive the classic moments in cycling with classic retro Campagnolo cycling jerseys.

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With complete commitment to the sport of cycling German sportswear manufacturer Adidas work closely with some of the world's best pro cyclists to make top performing cycling products.

With riders like Thor Hushovd and the Telekom / T-Mobile team a process exists to keep refining some of the best cycling products possible.

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Adidas are known the world over for their innovative and stylish sports wear and equipment. A firm favourite of retro fashion followers Adidas are well remembered for their original System 3 clipless pedal and shoes and were well placed as a German firm to provide the kit for Team Telekom and later T-Mobile.

Adidas cycling shoes have a pedigree that other brands don't have and the quality of them certainly shines through, both in their road and offroad versions.

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Reynolds 853 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds 853 is Reynolds
newer tubing set and ranks as a seamless air hardened heat treated tubeset that also came in an OS oversized flavour making it very popular with mtb purists and tourists alike.

Reynolds 853 has a great following as its been used by some excellent commercial steel builders as well as custom specialists.

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Reynolds 753 Steel Bikes and Frames For Sale

Reynolds 753 tubing was aimed at professional level racers and top amateurs. It's essentially Reynolds 531 with a reduced wall thickness to keep the weight down but heat treated to increase its tensile strength.

You'll notice there is only a small number of 753 frames available. This is because Reynolds 753 frames can only be built by master craftsmen approved by Reynolds.

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Reynolds 653 tubeset came into regular use around the early 1990s with the input of former champion of champions Eddy Merckx who convinced Reynolds that a vanilla 753 frame was too harsh for certain road events. He got Reynolds to combining 753 stays with 531 forks and main tubes which were actually a slightly thinner walled version of regular 531. Reynolds 653 frames are considered one of the most affordable and practical classic frames available.

You may want to check rear hub width if you are intending running 10 speed although it is often possible to bend rear stays out a little bit.