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2 April 2020
Bianchi Specialissima X4
Robert Cobcroft
Bianchi X4 Serial Numbers

Register your Bianchi X4 serial number here.

Bianchi X4 Serial Numbers
30 July 2015
Bikes, Bike Restoration, Bicycle Technology, Bicycle Racing, Bike Frame Building
Robert Cobcroft
Leo Estermann Zurich Frame Builder Track ...

The history of Zurich frame builder Leo Estermann.

Leo Estermann Zurich Frame Builder Track Pursuit Funny Bike 1981
14 July 2015
Bicycle Racing, Bike Restoration, Bikes, Bianchi Bikes, Bianchi Specialissima X4
Robert Cobcroft
The Authentic Bianchi X4

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.

The Authentic Bianchi X4
13 June 2015
Bicycle Technology, Bikes
Robert Cobcroft
Cannondale CAAD Series CAAD 3 Team Issue Mario ...

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

Cannondale CAAD Series CAAD 3 Team Issue Mario Cipollini Time Trial Bike
13 April 2015
Bikes, Bianchi Bikes, Bike Restoration, Bicycle Technology, Bike Frame Building, Bianchi Specialissima X4
Robert Cobcroft
When The New Dog Digs Up The Old Dog Part 6

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

When The New Dog Digs Up The Old Dog Part 6
Robert Cobcroft
12 January 2021

Cycling Sunglasses A Brief History

Robert Cobcroft
12 January 2021
Cycling Sunglasses A Brief History

Cycling sunglasses a brief history of this very specialised eyewear for cyclists. From rudimentary beginnings to a dedicated technologically advanced modern industry.

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Robert Cobcroft
2 April 2020
Bianchi Specialissima X4

Bianchi X4 Serial Numbers

Robert Cobcroft
2 April 2020
Bianchi Specialissima X4
Bianchi X4 Serial Numbers

Register your Bianchi X4 serial number here.

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Robert Cobcroft
23 December 2015
Cycling History, Bicycle Racing

Campagnolo Barber Shop Parts

Robert Cobcroft
23 December 2015
Cycling History, Bicycle Racing
Campagnolo Barber Shop Parts

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.

Tagged: greg softley bike collector, campagnolo

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Robert Cobcroft
18 September 2015
Bikes

Death Of A Bicycle Bike Riding Is Dangerous

Robert Cobcroft
18 September 2015
Bikes
Death Of A Bicycle Bike Riding Is Dangerous

Joe Cosgrove asks the question, Can a bicycle die?

Tagged: frezoni frames, frezoni cycles, cycle design, Joe Cosgrove Cycle Design, joe cosgrove frame painting, joe cosgrove bicycle

4 Comments
Robert Cobcroft
9 September 2015
Bicycle Technology, Bicycle Racing, Pro Cycling

Carrera Professional Cycling Team Part Two That Shimano Guy

Robert Cobcroft
9 September 2015
Bicycle Technology, Bicycle Racing, Pro Cycling
Carrera Professional Cycling Team Part Two That Shimano Guy

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

Tagged: carrera jeans, carrera professional cycling team, dario pegoretti, shimano dura ace

2 Comments
Robert Cobcroft
11 August 2015
Cycling History, Bike Restoration, Bicycle Technology

Special Magistroni Crankset

Robert Cobcroft
11 August 2015
Cycling History, Bike Restoration, Bicycle Technology
Special Magistroni Crankset

The complete history of Magistroni.

Tagged: emilio giostra, F-M-V cicli, magistroni, S-A- Officine Meccaniche di Vedano, greg softley bike collector

2 Comments
Robert Cobcroft
30 July 2015
Bikes, Bike Restoration, Bicycle Technology, Bicycle Racing, Bike Frame Building

Leo Estermann Zurich Frame Builder Track Pursuit Funny Bike 1981

Robert Cobcroft
30 July 2015
Bikes, Bike Restoration, Bicycle Technology, Bicycle Racing, Bike Frame Building
Leo Estermann Zurich Frame Builder Track Pursuit Funny Bike 1981

The history of Zurich frame builder Leo Estermann.

Tagged: funny bike, kenrick tucker cyclist, leo estermann zurich, lo pro, low pro bike, matt leasegang bike, velodrome

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