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Checking Out the Coolest Handmade Bikes at NAHBS 2018
Beautiful Handmade Bikes You Have to See Garabed and I trekked down to Hartford on February 22nd to see some of the coolest handmade bikes from all over the country. The North American Handmade Bicycle Show, which began in 2005, is the largest and oldest hand-built...
New Bike: Van Dessel – Whiskey Foxtrot Tango “WTF”
We at freewheel cycles are proud to introduce a new bike from Van Dessel, the Whiskey Foxtrot Tango "WTF". We are sure you will be amazed by its style to its simplicity. This bike is suitable for all types of riding and customization. The bike pictured here in...
80’s Peugeot “Super Competition” Reconditioning Project
Here is another completed reconditioned Peugeot "super competition" lugged Reynolds 531 tube beauty from the 80's. A wonderful light blue metallic frame with a chrome fork and complete Campy drivetrain and Modolo speedy brakes. [gallery size="medium" link="file"...
Reconditioning Project – Raleigh Technium Bicycle
A quick assessment exemplifies the Raleigh Technium of one method of manufacturing technology that was innovative during the 80’s. The bicycle frame has swaged tubes and bonded with industrial adhesives, somewhat of tinker toys i.e. a frame tube would be inserted into...
Reconditioning Project – 85-87 Bianchi SX Sport Bicycle
The following reconditioning was used on an 85-87 Bianchi SX Sport bicycle. The following photos 617, 618, 619, 621, and 623 display the original condition of the bicycle. We began by removing all the components. This process can get worrisome especially with older...
Tips To Have Fun, Safe Bike Rides
Cleaning your bike and pre-ride inspections are basic activities that can help prevent downtime and dangerous malfunctions. We all want to enjoy riding and avoid breakdowns. While you may prefer to trust your bike to a professional, there are some routine preventive...
Want your bike chain to last longer?
Follow these chain care tips & extend the life of your chain How long will my chain last before replacing it? Great question! Chain life varies depending on the following: Day-in, day-out care Different bicycle types, such as mountain bike, road bike and cross...
New Sensations – Vargo Titanium Camping Accesories
The late, great Lou Reed wrote a song in his reformed years called, "New Sensations" - check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxn_B_2XWMs Not that Lou was the embodiment of health and bike riding, but there's something about this song that resonates - maybe the...
Velo Orange Grand Cru!
Well, let's start by saying happy 2014! This is going to be an awesome year. Once this snow melts, we're going to have 200+ days of sunshine - we hope. But, regardless of how many sunny days we have here in New England, we have some exciting new developments to ensure...
Custom leather fender mud flaps
Lookin' to class up your ride? Put some mud flaps on your fenders and make a statement. Available, stock, in black or brown, and customizable in any color you want, our leather mud flaps are sure to make a statement! The stock flaps are stamped with the FWC logo -...