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Vintage & Classic Bikes

Old-school steel frames, vintage road bikes, classic brands, restoration guides and collector know-how

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What Do Reynolds 531 Decals Mean? Butted, Plain-Gauge and Fork Marks Explained

The five Reynolds 531 decals from the maker's 1972 booklet decoded: which tubes are 531, what butted and plain gauge mean, what the fork mark covers.

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Vintage & Classic Bikes

What Makes a Bike ‘Vintage’? How Age, Brand and Build Define a Classic

No official rule defines a vintage bike. Age, frame tubing, components, originality and maker decide what counts, and what is worth collecting or riding.

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