The Official Vintage Bicycle Manufacturer Catalog List w/Links
01-22-23, 11:24 PM
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Thank you for the links! All have been added. I like that the Bianchi catalogs have geometry for their models--not always the case in brochures.
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A couple of weeks ago I was at Gazelle, and discovered that they are busy putting their archives online. For everyone to peruse and download at will. Excellent!
They are still working on it, the catalogs are not in a separate category, so you'll have to really search for them, and knowing some Dutch will definitely help. But there is a lot of interesting and cool stuff there, including many originals of the pics used in the catalogs: the Gazelle Archives
A few samples to whet your appetite:
They are still working on it, the catalogs are not in a separate category, so you'll have to really search for them, and knowing some Dutch will definitely help. But there is a lot of interesting and cool stuff there, including many originals of the pics used in the catalogs: the Gazelle Archives
A few samples to whet your appetite:
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A small assortment, including 1979 Windsor, 1984 SR, and several Suntour component catalogs: https://www.radiolabworks.com/bikes/catalogs Very C&V site format to boot.
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Thanks!
Thanks so much for doing this. I haven’t found my mystery bike in any of them yet, but I have a long way to go. This is a true treasure trove.
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Three years of Specialized (in English): https://bikesheaven.com/specialized-catalogs/
Courtesy of panzerwagon - I don't think it's been posted here yet.
Courtesy of panzerwagon - I don't think it's been posted here yet.
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09-22-23, 03:31 PM
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Found some more Cinelli here (links to other years incl. 1992 that I was looking for): CATALOGUES CINELLI: CINELLI 2009
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CILO catalog/prospekt 1958 -- Cilo Prospekt 1958 ? Veloklassiker.ch
Would love to find more CILO catalogs from the 50s-60s if anyone has any leads.
Would love to find more CILO catalogs from the 50s-60s if anyone has any leads.
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Zeus catalogs & Literature
Being a (literally) dyed-in-the-wool fan of Zeus, I have a complete archive of every Zeus catalog (as far as I know), and every article, advertisement, and catalog mention I can find. Something over 500 pages and adding a dozen or so every year.
Problem is, the files are BIG as I scanned them in high quality so they aren't friendly for email. How can I get you a thumb drive of the files?
Problem is, the files are BIG as I scanned them in high quality so they aren't friendly for email. How can I get you a thumb drive of the files?
11-23-23, 12:49 AM
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Being a (literally) dyed-in-the-wool fan of Zeus, I have a complete archive of every Zeus catalog (as far as I know), and every article, advertisement, and catalog mention I can find. Something over 500 pages and adding a dozen or so every year.
Problem is, the files are BIG as I scanned them in high quality so they aren't friendly for email. How can I get you a thumb drive of the files?
Problem is, the files are BIG as I scanned them in high quality so they aren't friendly for email. How can I get you a thumb drive of the files?
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Just for fun likely first catalog pic of a bike 1894/95.https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc...66coll6/id/37/
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I don't do the "g" word if I have any other choice (same reason as me not riding the "c" word), my ISP limits uploads to 250M. Catalog 102 all by itself is more than that. It's just easier to stick it in an envelope.
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Just for fun likely first catalog pic of a bike 1894/95.https://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc...66coll6/id/37/
That’s in a library collection with a starting date of 1890: https://dc.library.northwestern.edu/...f-78a5839caa89
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And this one is presumed to be from 1881:
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Here's the 2002 Litespeed catalog link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!AgHfxA8atbGnnDR7...Xzd5A?e=Q5R3aC
It can be viewed as single pages for best readability, but images of the bikes crossing over the spine are best viewed in 2-page mode.
Catalogs are larger than I estimated and my scanner is starting to crap out., so this is taking me longer than expected.
2003 and 2005 catalogs are coming, but might take a couple of weeks.
The scanner ignores my threats.
It can be viewed as single pages for best readability, but images of the bikes crossing over the spine are best viewed in 2-page mode.
Catalogs are larger than I estimated and my scanner is starting to crap out., so this is taking me longer than expected.
2003 and 2005 catalogs are coming, but might take a couple of weeks.
The scanner ignores my threats.
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1973 Cinelli catalog with Columbus tubing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HJq...ew?usp=sharing
I scanned this wonderful catalog. I hope it's not already on this list. Jim Merz
I scanned this wonderful catalog. I hope it's not already on this list. Jim Merz
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Hi SpeedofLite did you end up posting the 2005 Litespeed catalog? I searched this forum and didn't see it posted. I'm looking for the page for their 2005 Tachyon, if you have time to even just post a photo of that one page when you might get a chance. Thanks in advance, and no worries if you're too busy!
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No. I'm guilty of not completing what I set out to do. I'm still using the same scanner now that it has learned to behave. Unfortunately, that doesn't allow me to scan these Litespeed catalogs efficiently. Attached is a pdf of the Tachyon information from the 2005 Litespeed catalog. The 2-page view of the complete bike looks pretty good.
Turns out I probably have a 2006 since mine has Ultegra derailleurs and brakes, different wheels and decals (which match the 2006 set still sold on the litespeed site), and a few other changes, but the frame appears identical. Mostly I wanted to see the copy they used to pitch the bike and frame, so this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again!!
