Velo Aficionado

Concealed from the Campagnolo overlords in the 1970's, workers spirited small parts out of the factory, re-assembling them at home. Ultimately displayed for sale at a village barber shop.

Joe Cosgrove asks the question, Can a bicycle die?

Shimano vs Campagnolo in the 80's & the beginning of Carrera Bicycles

The complete history of Magistroni.

The history of Zurich frame builder Leo Estermann.

Geoff Scott talks about his life as a custom frame builder of Gefsco and Clamont bikes.

The story of an almost new 1988 Bianchi x4, ridden only a few km's. Winner of Road Bike Of The Year at Pushies Galore 2015.

This custom Masi is equipped with one of the most exclusive and expensive Campagnolo cranksets ever made.

Mario Cipollini's own 1999 Cannondale Team Issue TT bike.

The complete history of the Campagnolo C Record front derailleur.

Interior photographs of James Macdonald's Toowoomba bicycle house.

Old school bicycle painting techniques from the Jack Pesch Rocket Cycles workshop.

In PART SIX the Bianchi X4 Piaggio team bike is finished after two years of hard graft. 

Ital Cicli Systems Zurich,  modest beginnings with PEP Magni frames in the mid 1970's.

Llewellyn Custom Bicycles Shimano Dura Ace Di2, with a nod to tradition. 

Ernie Old famous for his overland Australian bike adventures covering thousands of miles.

Legend Bicycles handmade using all popular frame materials by Marco Bertoletti in Presezzo Italy.

An immaculate Cipollini Saeco Cannondale Caad 4

Founder of Velo Aficionado Robert Cobcroft talks about bike racing in Australian country clubs during the mid 1970's.

The Bianchi X4 Piaggio team bike frame, finished and ready for the build.

A Bianchi X4 Argentin with a difference.

Ital Cicli Systems catalogues, the history of custom gold plated bike perfection. 

The NAVAD 1000, Swiss miles through breath taking mountainous landscapes.

This attack crow gets it's kicks by stalking cyclists in a local park.

Matt Leasegang restored a Kenevans funny bike with a history as colourful as Matt's own spangly pants.

Bunch riding etiquette, learn from the masters, the Brisbane Blasters.

Bianchi Celeste, we share our tips on getting this elusive Bianchi colour right.

Triple Chrome Plating - How to restore the chrome plating on your vintage bicycle.