Bicycle Portraits Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Event Name: South African Bicycle Builders ExhibitionWhen: 6 February 2014 - 10 March 2014Where: SAM, 107 Bree Street, Cape Town., Western CapeCategory: MultisportSouth African Bicycle Builders An exhibition of locally built bicycle frames Most people, even South African bicycle enthusiasts, don't know that we used to have a burgeoning local frame building movement. Le Jeune, Alpina, Hansom, Du Toit - to name a few - are very commonly seen vintage brands on South Africa's roads, and all share a proud locally-built heritage. There are even a few obscure and very collectable high-end frames out there. But the frame-building movement slowly dissolved in the 1980's, and it's only now, with the pervasive popularity of bicycling and the new enthusiasm for old steel frames, that these classics are being rediscovered. People are falling in love with the traditional bicycle-building material again - it's authentic and historic, and possesses the famed & feel of steel. This small exhibition will showcase a number of these classic bicycles that come from the private collections of a few South African friends - some are ridden daily, others only on Sundays, some are displayed on walls like the artworks they are, and they are all loved. ____ We would like to call on TheHubSA members that can help in some way to send us some contact details for / information on / photographs of the frame builders if they have. Please forward all contact information to nic@bicycleportraits.org _____ The current list of bicycle frames available to us and in consideration for exhibition: De Lange - Restored Racer Du Toit - Original TrackDu Toit - Ladies TouringDu Toit - Tandem Le Jeune - RacerLe Jeune - Mixed MTB Peter Allan - Original High end racer Hansom TrackHansom Tandem Le Turbo - Racer Alpina - racer, frame onlyAlpina - racer, bent frameAlpina - racer (grey frame only * very nice)Cosmos - Racer Produx - Green Racer DHC - Fake racer (possibly a Claud Butler) Mercer - Mountain bike ______ List of bicycles we do not have (but might consider including if they are available in Cape Town for the whole duration of exhibition) MacintoshLotus, VictoriaPettini / Gemini (Linden Cycles)AvenueExocetSanciniZiniGriffin ______ The builders we still would like contact details for Bill de LangeGotty HansenJohn FreemanP BlochBill GriffithGary KoenPeter Wheeler _____ Thanks, hope to see you there!Nic & Stan Go to Event Page
RocknRolla Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I hope David Mercer will be included in this? (At)mercer_bikes
DJR Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 It is a wonderful idea. I'll bring Team DJR to come and have a look and learn something about their proudly South African cycling heritage.
(Deon) Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 It is a wonderful idea. I'll bring Team DJR to come and have a look and learn something about their proudly South African cycling heritage. ooh, take me, take me
CAAD4 Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Peter Wheeler is a Hubber. Place a wanted ad and he should surface...
Bicycle Portraits Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 I hope David Mercer will be included in this? (At)mercer_bikes Thanks, we've got him on board already - excited to have him there.
RocknRolla Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 please take loads of pictures and post here on the hub for us Djo-anna's-berger's and other province not being able to visit this event.
DJR Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Good to hear some of the current young builders will be involved too. Don't forget the Salvo guys please!
Bicycle Portraits Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 Here is the event on the FB so long as well in case you need it.. https://www.facebook.com/events/575388159216290/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
Disylizzy Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Awesome, I think I'll have to make a plan. My first race bike was a Hansom and my Mom had a custom made Du Toit
Bicycle Portraits Posted January 29, 2014 Author Posted January 29, 2014 If anyone has or knows of anyone in Cape Town that has a Gemini, built by Duncan McIntyre please let us know.
HeyYou Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Gotti's contact details are 011 9760187 or 0824612813 Fantastic idea, wish I lived in CA. I have a couple of the bikes you'r missing, but, alas, won't be able to come to the show. I have a Willie Marx built frame, he's in George, Willie Marx Cycles044 8746470
Bicycle Portraits Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Great thanks Heyyou! If you have a gap please send us a picture of those bikes for interest sake, would love to see them - info@bicycleportraits.co.za
rock Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 a bit off topic but my dad had a 'cycle star' in the 80's......it was locally made but dont know much more than that.....any idea? will definitely come check out the exhibition....
Bicycle Portraits Posted January 30, 2014 Author Posted January 30, 2014 Rock - Cycle star! Never seen one of those... If you have an old photo would love to see! - info@bicycleportraits.co.za See you at the Exhibition!
braailegend Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Here is also a SA made bike, but not a racer.... even the tyres are made in SA;) https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/126535-real-made-in-rsa-bike/
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