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2000 August 25, 11th ICHC (International Cycle History Conference), Shimano`s Dinner Party |
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This photo was taken at the Shimano hosted Dinner Party held on August 25, 2000, the closing evening of the Conference. L-R: Ken Fujimura (Shimano), Howie Cohen, Kay Cohen, Akiko Shimano (Yoshi`s wife) & Yoshi Shimano. Kay & Howie were in Japan for the 11th ICHC (International Cycle History Conference) which was graciously hosted by Shimano at their Sakai headquarters. The Shimano company hosted our group very lavishly. They supplied us with rooms for our meetings, audio & visual equipment for our presentations, a lovely buffet lunch every day for the three days, a tour of portions of the factory, a tour of the new Shimano Museum, a gala dinner party on August 25th, and more. Ken Fujimura (an old friend of Howie`s) of Shimano Co.was always in the background to make certain that all of our needs and desires were met. Mike Sumita (another old friend of Howie`s) stopped by for a greeting. Natsukashi desu!
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Ataka and Co., Ltd. of Osaka, Japan |
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This is an advertisement for ASIABIKE brand speedometers and bicycles that appeared in the 1952 edition of the Japan Bicycle Guide on page 205. Ataka was an exporter of Japanese produced products. [Ataka and Co]
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AZ, Tempe-Curbside Cyclery |
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A mobile bike repair store. Mike Cox drives his large van to your location & repairs your bike(s) on the spot. The van is loaded with a big assortment of parts & accessories. [AZ-Tempe.C_89]
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ELGIN Antique Pocket Watch, (see the picture gallery) |
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A wonderful very old pocket watch that I acquired from friend Lorne Shields in the 1980`s. See the picture gallery. The diameter is 2 inches. The watch is not working at this time so it needs repair. There is some engraved text on the movement of this watch; Elgin Nat`l. Watch Co., U.S.A., 12425354, Safety Pinion. Additionally, the movement cover is engraved with PERFECTION 806951. The weight of the watch is 111-grams. [E.Watch 57]
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FREXA - France |
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Mr. Bossart. Additional text & pictures pending. [FREXA France]
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Geffac - France |
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Additional text & pictures pending. [Geffac France]
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H. Tano Co., Ltd. - Kobe, Japan |
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The H. Tano Co was a major exporter of bicycles, parts and accessories. Mr. H. Tano`s two sons, Isao & Masahiro were both active in the business. They were the major supplier for Western States Import (WSI) while Mitch Weiner was alive. Mr. Mukai was the key man in the Kobe office; he had a great knowledge of the Japan bicycle industry. Howie purchased Premium brand Hi-Riser bikes using H. Tano Shokai in the early 1960`s. These bikes were produced by Sakai Bicycle Co (Mr. Katayama, president). This is an advertisement for the H. Tano Co that appeared in the 1952 edition of the Japan Bicycle Guide on page 213. [H.Tano Shokai]
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JUVENILE TRIKE GRIPS FOR 1/2 INCH HANDLEBARS - 3 INCHES LONG |
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AVAILABLE TO SELL! These are black rubber grips for 1/2 O.D. handlebars, they are 3 inches long with a ball end. They came out of a box with other juvenile parts from WCC in the late 1950`s. There are 16 pair available. [JuvGrip-011]
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Newspaper Article 1957, May-24, The Staten Island transcript NATIONAL CYCLING REVIEW (see gallery) |
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This is a great article from the May 24, 1957 issue of the newspaper The Staten Island Transcript, which mentions Bike Clubs, individual bike riders, supporters of cycling and various events of the period. It is a virtual who`s who of cycling for the period and area. Some of the names mentioned are; Ron Wixon, Len Maffei, Sal Barone, Bernard Dodd, Robert Lipsett, Lew Heit, Isadore Taub, Steve Ahearn, Walter Drescher, Hank ColesPatsy Lo Caso, Gerry Eisenberg, Al Toefield, Lou Maltesee, Angelo Laurenzano, Syl Segal, Walter Bresnan, Sam Hertzberg, Dick Larson (publicist for the Gopher Wheelmen of Mpls), Pat McNamara, Ernest Baumann, Roland Geist, Bill Yorke, George and Bob Griess, Norman Bardsley, The `Hardly Ables Run`, The Mt. Holly Bicycle Run, American Youth Hostels (AYH), Walter Bresnan, Ed Holle, The Alpine Wheelmen, Century Road Club of America, Century Road Club Association, Bay View Wheelmen, Long Islands Wheelmens Association, Cyclist Touring Club, Lancaster Wheelmen, Southern Veterans Cycling Club, Somerset Wheelmen, German Bicycle Sports Club, Frank Small, Ernie McAdams, Herb Hoffman, George Patterson, Oscar Wastyn Jr., Bill Filante and many others, too many to mention. [1957.05-24.c]
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Sturmey Archer Elite AT3 Rear 3-Speed Alloy hub with Brake-Schematic Drawing |
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The schematic drawing for the Sturmey Archer Elite AT3 Rear 3-Speed Alloy hub with Brake. The part numbers and assembly order are shown. [Repair-S.007]
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Yagami Corporation -Nagoya, Japan (see the picture gallery) |
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Yagami Corporation was founded by Shiro Yagami, who is an astute business man and knowledgable collector of antique & vintage bicycles and memorabilia. He has a large and valuable collection on display in Nagoya, Japan at his Cycle Gallery Yagami Bicycle Museum. Shiro`s son, Nori, is currently working with the company which is in the import and export business. Kay & I last visited Shiro in Japan in the year 2000. More pictures and text pending. See the picture gallery. [Yagami Corp]
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