In Rome, I haven't seen as many cyclists as I have in, say, Paris, New York or even Firenze (Florence). That means, of course, that I haven't seen as many interesting or unusual old bikes parked on the streets.
I have seen some people ride bikes with the legendary names of Itaian--and European--cycling on them. I am thinking of Mosers, Viners, and others known for classic racing machines (and victories in the great races). Take away the decals or transfers, and some of those bikes would look like those aluminum things with toothpaste welds and flashy paint.
But there seem to be a few bright spots, even as the world shifts to aluminum and carbon fiber
"Adriatica" seems to be doing in Italy what Linus is doing in the US: offering practical yet vintage-inspired bikes in steel. I saw this one in a shop near my hotel.
I have seen some people ride bikes with the legendary names of Itaian--and European--cycling on them. I am thinking of Mosers, Viners, and others known for classic racing machines (and victories in the great races). Take away the decals or transfers, and some of those bikes would look like those aluminum things with toothpaste welds and flashy paint.
But there seem to be a few bright spots, even as the world shifts to aluminum and carbon fiber
"Adriatica" seems to be doing in Italy what Linus is doing in the US: offering practical yet vintage-inspired bikes in steel. I saw this one in a shop near my hotel.
Will we ever be able to stop looking longingly through bike shop windows?
ReplyDeleteColine--Isn't it funny that we do that, no matter how many or how good bikes we have!
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