Can You Identify Me? Bike Art
02-16-23, 08:33 PM
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Can You Identify Me? Bike Art
I have this lovely cycling poster, but am not able to answer the question when I am asked what bike is it? Looks like something from the 1970’s based on center-pull brake and toe clips/straps. Can anyone tell by the head tube badge?
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02-16-23, 09:28 PM
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02-16-23, 09:51 PM
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Definitely a bicycle.
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02-16-23, 11:25 PM
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Looks like you can find out from the man himself. The same print is still being sold in his online store.
https://www.wibberleygallery.com/about
https://www.wibberleygallery.com/about
02-17-23, 01:23 AM
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My first impression was Bottecchia with Universal Model 61 brakes.
02-17-23, 01:36 AM
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Looks like you can find out from the man himself. The same print is still being sold in his online store.
https://www.wibberleygallery.com/about
https://www.wibberleygallery.com/about
"John D Wibberley Cycle Art - Original "Mountain Bike" Print LithographSize: 13" x 34""
Something tells me the artist is better at producing art than remembering details.
I actually think it's beautiful, which can sometimes be the result of a creative mind with an unfamiliar medium or subject.
I see wide 27" tires, downtube shifters, and center-pulls with cable routing that makes me think late 70's or early 80's.
Whatever it was, it was probably fun to ride.
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02-17-23, 03:55 AM
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It’s a Galmozzi, but I am concerned about the front cable routing.
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Unless the artist also made a drive side print of it, it will be hard to tell for certain. I'm guessing something Japanese, middle tier from the bike boom.
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02-17-23, 06:32 AM
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All I know is that @SurferRosa is disturbed by the unequal height of the brake cables.
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02-17-23, 06:51 AM
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Color scheme def not '70s.
'90s rainbow fade Unobtanium - retromodded for panache.
edit: Don't let @Bianchigirll see this, she might have to Ugly Betty this project with a front handlebar champagne holder.
'90s rainbow fade Unobtanium - retromodded for panache.
edit: Don't let @Bianchigirll see this, she might have to Ugly Betty this project with a front handlebar champagne holder.
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Color scheme def not '70s.
'90s rainbow fade Unobtanium - retromodded for panache.
edit: Don't let @Bianchigirll see this, she might have to Ugly Betty this project with a front handlebar champagne holder.
'90s rainbow fade Unobtanium - retromodded for panache.
edit: Don't let @Bianchigirll see this, she might have to Ugly Betty this project with a front handlebar champagne holder.
I think my old Royce Union was the model for that abstract.
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02-17-23, 11:27 AM
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All I know is that @SurferRosa is disturbed by the unequal height of the brake cables.
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All I know is that @SurferRosa is disturbed by the unequal height of the brake cables.
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I dunno -- the artist also sells a similar print of a mountain bike. I think if he is at least of aware of the broad taxonomy, then maybe he is paying attention to the details. Maybe it's a bike in his garage. I know I can solve the mystery and end the speculation myself by picking up my own phone, but where's the fun in that?
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Come on guys... Pretty obvious its a
Motobecane...
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All I know is that @SurferRosa is disturbed by the unequal height of the brake cables.
https://www.thefreeholder.net/wp-con...ow-300x300.jpg
Edit: whoops! meant to post this in https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...your-trek.html
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The white background is invading the object, causing distortion. Dented right fork blade? Not bad for coffee-shop art, though.
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All I know is that @SurferRosa is disturbed by the unequal height of the brake cables.
Conan O'Brien would love it
