embacher collection catalogue part i

BICYCLES FROM THE EMBACHER COLLECTION

19 May 2015, Auction Vienna

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AuctionTuesday, 19 May 2015, 5 pmFranz Joseph Saal

Viewing Saturday, 9 May 2015, 9 am – 5 pmMonday, 11 May 2015, 10 am – 6 pmTuesday, 12 May 2015, 10 am – 6 pmWednesday, 13 May 2015, 10 am – 6 pmThursday, 14 May 2015, 10 am – 6 pmFriday, 15 May 2015, 10 am – 6 pmSaturday, 16 May 2015, 9 am – 5 pmMonday, 18 May 2015, 10 am – 6 pmTuesday, 19 May 2015, 10 am – 5 pm

Catalogue price € 30,- EDV 40S150519

Graphic design and concept: Michael Embacher, Itai Margula

Text: Michael Zappe, Martin Stubreiter, Andrea Nussbaum

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Ever since I was a child I have had strong emotional ties to the bicycle. I remember my first bike extremely well; it increased my mobility considerably – away from my parents. And in my mind’s eye I can still see with equal clarity my childhood dream of a Puch Mistral Ultima with Campagnolo components. Back then it was unaffordable, today one forms part of my collection.

There are two things about bikes that fascinate me in particular. Firstly the simplicity of the idea with which human energy is translated into a maximum of mobility; secondly the translation of this idea into a three dimensional design. Although the concept has been in existence for more than a century, during which time it has undergone constant changes, the principles of the construction have remained unchanged. Then there is also the fact that the bicycle is an exemplary ecological object.

Like with every collector one of my fundamental needs is to be near the object I collect. Until two years ago this was possible, as the attic of my former office was my private museum. And so during the last ten years I “visited” my bikes daily and selected one of them to take a ride on. The attic was a part of the collection, which had been started there and put together with this place in mind. Unfortunately, I had to give up this attic space and during the past two years I was unable to find an alternative.

© Embacher-Collection, Foto Andreas Müller

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Making the decision to separate myself from a unique collection that had been built up with immense passion was a protracted and difficult process. For many years I had hoarded, cared for, documented and exhibited my “slender travel animals” (quote: Gabriele Petricek). Looked at in visual terms bicycles for me are anarchical beings, a kind of synonym for untrammelled freedom.Therefore the idea of now setting them free again greatly appeals to me.

During eleven years of work a long list of acknowledgments can develop:Bernhard Angerer, Itai Margula, Alexander Meixner, Josef Perndl, my wife Shan and my father Gottfried. They have played a major part in building up this collection.Lucas Dietrich at Thames and Hudson for making “Cyclepdia” possible.Richard Loncraine together with Patrick Uden for creating a marvellous app which was named app of the week in itunes-uk.Museumsquartier Vienna, Museum Absam, Portland Art Museum, The Vienna City Adminstration, Museum of Applied Arts Vienna, and the Design Museum Holon for presenting an exhibition of the collection.Many other persons and institutions were involved, it is impossible for me to mention them all by name, but my thanks go out to each and everyone!

© Embacher-Collection, Foto Rupert Steiner

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This is how you bid:

1. Making a bidE-mail, post or fax us your bid, or enter it on our website.We would also be happy to take in your bid personally at one of our branches. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

2. AuctionThe highest bidder for any item will be the successful bidder. The buyer‘s premium and, if applicable, the resale right royalty shall be charged in addition to the highest bid.

We guarantee to knock the lot down to you also at a price below your bid top limit if no higher bids are made.

3. ResultsIf you indicated your email address, we will send you anautomatic notification about the success of your bidsafter the auction has ended.All auction results are available at www.dorotheum.com.

This catalogue also includes condition reports alongside photographic, textual and technical descriptions of the bicycles. The grading system takes into consideration the respective age of the bicycle and does not refer to parts prone to wear - see also last pages of this catalogue.

1 = well maintained near new

2 = frame and parts show light wear

3 = frame and parts show wear but no serious damage

4 = heavy wear and/or rust

5 = heavy wear and/or serious rust, parts missing, collectable only for display use or if it is very rare

ShippingWe will be happy to help you organise your shipment and contact a suitable shipping agency for you; however, please note that we are unable to guarantee or undertake any liability for the choice, quality or reliability of any shipping company, even where we have provided an introduction to such a company. Any transport and storage is entirely at your own cost and risk. Your contract is with the shipping company chosen.Please inform us if you purchase is intended for a country outside the European Union, so that we can issue the appropriate forms for a reimbursement of VAT to you.

For all questions related to organising Shipping/Invoicing, please contact Mr. Michael Embacher, ([email protected]).

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ServicesAbsentee Bids Tel. +43-1-515 60-200, Fax -508 [email protected] submit your absentee bids at least 24 hours before the start of the auction! Please also refer to the special conditions outlined in the Conditions of Sale.

Client Advisory Services Mag. Constanze Werner, Tel. +43-1-515 60-366, Fax -489 [email protected]

Rosmarie Fensl-Schmölz, Tel. +43-1-515 60-281, Fax -489 [email protected]

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Mag. Daniela Rosmann, Tel. +43-1-515 60-551, Fax -489 [email protected]

Mag. Rafael Schwarz, Tel. +43-1-515 60-405, Fax -489 [email protected]

M.Sc. Xiaofei Wang, Tel. +43-1-515 [email protected]

Russia: Wanda Richter, Tel. +43-1-515 60-592 [email protected]

Broker Dr. Renate Krenmayr, Tel. +43-1-515 60-459, Fax -498 [email protected] Wohlgemuth, Tel. +43-1-515 60-457, Fax -498 [email protected]

Sales Results - Auction result listsTel. +43-1-515 60-200, Fax [email protected]

Customer AccountsTel. +43-1-515 60-288, Fax -443 [email protected]

Catalogues and SubscriptionsTel. +43-1-515 60-200, Fax -508 [email protected]

PaymentsObjects purchased at auction may be paid for in cash during the auction. You may also pay at the Palais Dorotheum using your cash card. No credit cards or checks are accepted.

Payments Inland:Bankhaus Spängler, IBAN: AT851953000700010090, BIC: SPAEAT2SPlease state invoice and customer number on bank transfer

Payments from abroad: Bank Austria, IBAN-account no. AT491200015012010000, BIC / swift code BKAUATWWPlease state invoice and customer number on bank transfer

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Nr.001

MERVIL | Randonneur

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For detailed information please readlast pages of this catalogue and check condition-report on www.dorotheum.at

© Embacher-Collection Foto: Bernhard Angerer

Nr.001 MERVIL | Randonneur

DATE ~ 1950ies

COUNTRY FRANCE

WEIGHT N/A

FRAME HEIGHT ~ 56 CM | 22,0 INCH

GEARS 2x3 Simplex

OPENING PRICE 200 €

CONDITION 3 - 4

• a beautiful and nice example of a Randonneur for daily use• needs a little bit of “love” to make it run perfectly

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Nr.002

CYCL

ES G

ITANE | Randonneur

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Nr.002 CYCLES GITANE | Randonneur

DATE ~ 1950ies

COUNTRY FRANCE

WEIGHT ~ 15,2 KG | 33,43 LB


GEARS 2x4 Huret Alvit


CONDITION 4

• a beautiful and nice example of a Randonneur for daily use• needs a little bit of “love” to make it run perfectly

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Nr.003

ROCHET | Demo

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Nr.003 ROCHET | Demo

DATE N/A

COUNTRY FRANCE

HEIGHT ~ 7,7 KG | 16,94 LB

FRAME HEIGHT N/A

GEARS N/A


CONDITION 5

• an exquisite show piece • obviously a display object for the retail business• comes with fantastic sockets and shortened frame• unfortunately seriously deformed due to a transportation accident • despite its deformation an object of high engineering

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Nr.004

DUEMILA | Duemila

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Nr.004 DUEMILA | Duemila

DATE ~ 1968

COUNTRY ITALY

WEIGHT ~ 19,5 KG | 42,9 LB

FRAME HEIGHT ~ ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT

GEARS 1


CONDITION 2

• a forward-looking design in the 1960s• influenced from the era’s obsession with supersonic travel• also Duemila’s logo, with the atomic nucleus and circled by electrons captures this technological vision• one of the most beautiful folding bikes of a now classic era• with a few odd details:• the height of the saddle cannot be adjusted• the steering headstock is more like a motorcycle than a bicycle• small defect in paint work

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN- Smart Move- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs- Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION - Trekking Bike Nov 10- Die Presse Mai 09

EXHIBITIONS- MAK 2013

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Nr.005

JUMBO JET

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Nr.005 JUMBO JET

DATE ~ 1970ies

COUNTRY GERMANY

WEIGHT ~ 17,5 KG | 38,5 LB

FRAME HEIGHT N/A

GEARS 1


CONDITION 3

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Nr.006

DAHON | Hammerhead 5.0

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Nr.006 DAHON | Hammerhead 5.0

DATE ~ 2005

COUNTRY TAIWAN

WEIGHT ~ 8,9 KG | 19,58 LB

FRAME HEIGHT ~ 50,5 CM | 19,9 INCH

GEARS 1x10, SHIMANO DURA-ACE


CONDITION 2

• invented by Dr. David Hon with his brother Henry• David Hon came to California from Hong Kong to study physics and got to love bikes• studied every existing folding bike patent• showcased his first prototype at the New York Bike Show in 1980• in 1982 he founded his bicycle company Dahon• since then he has sold more than two million bikes• including some that cannot be folded such as this Dahon Hammerhead• the bike impresses with its extremely compact frame• a dual arc design with Kinetix Q suspension• this extra tuned 5.0 model weighs 8.9 kilograms (19.6 lb) with HED rims• model number is D512705410

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs- Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- FAQ Jun. 13


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Nr.007

Messenger Bike

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Nr.007 Messenger Bike

DATE ~ 1978

COUNTRY ITALY

WEIGHT ~ 8 KG | 17,60 LB


GEARS 1, FIXED DURA ACE PITCH 10

OPENING PRICE 1.000 €

CONDITION 2

• a lightweight track bicycle with fixed wheel drive• created in the late 1970s• the design is now again in favor of the bicycle community• to stop the upper body needs to be shifted forwards over the handlebars and the wheel rotation halted using the cranks• equipped with famous Dura-Ace-Pitch 10 components• and therefore more than adequate in this street role• frame has been repainted


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- COG Sept. 08- Simple Things Mai 13- Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Jun. 08- The Oregonian Jun. 13- Neue Zürcher Zeitung Folio Jul. 11

EXHIBITIONS- Portland Art Museum 2013- Design Museum Holon 2013

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Nr.008

EDDY

MERCKX | Corsa Extra

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Nr.008EDDY MERCKX | Corsa Extra

DATE ~ 1990

COUNTRY BELGIUM

WEIGHT ~ 10,2 KG | 22,44 LB


GEARS 2×7, CAMPAGNOLO C RECORD


CONDITION 2

• Eddy Merckx rode bikes that bore his name, but were produced by other builders• in 1980 Merckx started his own company• learning all the secrets from frame builder Ugo de Rosa• in 1990 Merckx celebrated his 10th anniversary by creating the special edition Corsa Extra• painted in the colours of Molteni, a Milanese sausage-making dynasty that sponsored the team from 1958 to 1976• the company still exists• E. Merckx remains the most successful road-racing cyclist• this model is number H7XC6915


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Okolo Vienna Only

EXHIBITIONS- Museum Absam 2011

RELATED BOOKS- Fifty Bicycles that Changed the World - Design Museum London - A. Sarling, D. Sudjic, A. Stetter 2013 - The Competition Bicycle, a Photographic History - J. Heine, J.-P. Praderes - Vintage Bicycle Press - 2008

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Nr.009

EDDY MERCKX

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Nr.009 EDDY MERCKX

DATE ~ 1980ies

COUNTRY BELGIUM

WEIGHT ~ 10,1 KG | 22,22 LB


GEARS 2x6 Campaghnolo Chorus


CONDITION 2

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Nr.010

BERMA | Professional

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Nr.010 BERMA | Professional

DATE ~ 1980

COUNTRY ITALY

WEIGHT ~ 9,2 KG | 20,23 LB


GEARS 2x6, CAMPAGNOLO. SUPER RECORD


CONDITION 2

• Berma was founded by Mario Bertocco in Padua in the 1930s• today his grandchildren run the company• the bronze-coloured surface is glazed• a reference to Harry Wyld Golden glaze racing for Selbach in the 1920s• clear varnish over nickel-plated or chrome-plated tubes • remained in production until 1986• a very rare Italian classic bicycle for true connoisseurs


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Tour Apr. 08- Tour Nov. 10- Bike Aug. 08

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Nr.011

TREK | Y-Foil

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Nr.011 TREK | Y-Foil

DATE ~ 1998

COUNTRY USA

WEIGHT ~ 9,4 KG | 20,68 LB


GEARS 2x9, Shimano Dura Ace 15th


CONDITION 1

• this competition frame idea lasted just two years – until 1999• until UCI (International Cycling Organisation) banned all bikes without a diamond frame • the Y-Foil’s abreviated carbon monologue is very rigid in all the critical places• the saddle is attached to a slightly flexible ‘arm’• the rider sits comfortably while the pedal force is translated through the inflexible part of the frame directly into speed• most Y-Foils were used in triathlon competitions• this version is equipped with Shimano’s 25th Anniversary Set

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN- Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Tour Nov 10- Time Out Apr. 11


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Nr.012

MERC

IER

| Mecadural Pélissier

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Nr.012MERCIER | Mecadural Pélissier

DATE ~ 1950

COUNTRY FRANCE

WEIGHT ~ 14,3 KG | 31,46 LB


GEARS 2x3, SIMPLEX


CONDITION 2 - 3

• this Pélissier bicycle is a featherweight by contemporary standards• one of the Mecadural series of aluminium bicycles • model number is 32793• at this time aluminium could not be welded or glued, so the tubes had to be anchored in the lugs using wedged expanders• its aluminium mudguards with their unique wave design are very delicate• the PYL brakes with their eccentric expansion- cylinder-spreading-mechanism are very delightful• the bell is servo operated by the front tyre• the Plessier is a very coherent and pleasing bike


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Tour Nov 10- Time Out Apr. 11- Trekking Bike Nov 10- Neue Zürcher Zeitung Folio Jul. 11- Mr. Porter Online Mar. 11

EXHIBITIONS- MAK 2013- Museum Absam 2011

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Nr.013

CAMINA

DE CAMINARGENT | Bordeaux-Paris

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Nr.013 CAMINADE CAMINARGENT Bordeaux-Paris

DATE ~ 1937

COUNTRY FRANCE

WEIGHT ~ 8,3 KG | 18,26 LB


GEARS 1


CONDITION 2

• this Caminargent bicycle was created in the 1930s• a successful try to replace steel with aluminium parts• its octagonal aluminium tubes are joined by finely detailed and elaborately cut-out lugs• despite the addition of screws to strengthen the joins, the aluminium frame still twists• surviving Caminargent bikes such as this should be ridden gently

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN - Smart Move- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs- Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION - Tour Nov 10- Okolo Vienna Only, Portal - Vol. 2

EXHIBITIONS - Portland Art Museum 2013- Design Museum Holon 2013- Museum Absam 2011

RELATED BOOKS - The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles - J. Heine J.-P. Praderes - Vintage Bicycle Press - 2005- The Competition Bicycle, a Photographic History - J. Heine, J.-P. Praderes - Vintage Bicycle Press - 2008

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Nr.014

AVIAC

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Nr.014 AVIAC

DATE ~ 1950ies

COUNTRY FRANCE

WEIGHT N/A


GEARS 1x3 SIMPLEX


CONDITION 2

• aluminium as material for the frame was not completely new since the 1890s, but unusual • in France complete bicycles have been built from aluminium• Aviac had his workshop in Courbevoie close to Paris• tubes have been mounted from many firms, their label was usually below the Aviac lable • this version only has an Aviac lable• the aluminium tubes and the characteristic aluminium sockets were joined together in a patented technique • the components from aluminium make the Aviac a lightweight • the shift system comes from Simplex, made from aluminium as well as the treadle, the front, the brakes and the light• the hammered finished Lefol Le Martele mudguards harmonises with the front light• inside cables have been extremely rare

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Nr.015

RALEIGH | Tourist

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Nr.015 RALEIGH | Tourist

DATE ~ 1970

COUNTRY UNITED KINGDOM

WEIGHT ~ 20,9 KG | 45,98 LB


GEARS 3, HUB GEAR TORPEDO


CONDITION 2

• the Raleigh Tourists has a chrome-plated frame (export model)• is well-tried and very robust• perfect for family outings• the gentlemen’s version boasting an integrated child seat• accumulator for the dynamo lights is inside the tube on the seat upright• has a fully enclosed chain• and a tough steel rod-brakes (still used on bikes in India and Africa)• a real ‘All Steel Bicycle’ – Raleigh’s slogan for years


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Irish Examiner Aprl. 11- The Oregonian Jun. 13- Portal - Vol. 2, Issue 3 - Portland Art Museum Magazine


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Nr.016

RALEIGH | Tourist

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Nr.016 RALEIGH | Tourist

DATE ~ 1971


WEIGHT ~ 19,8 KG | 43,56 LB


GEARS 3, HUB GEAR STURMEY ARCHER


CONDITION 2

• the Raleigh Tourists has a chrome-plated frame (export model)• is well-tried and very robust• perfect for family outings• the gentlemen’s version boasting an integrated child seat (not the ladies’ version!)• accumulator for the dynamo lights is inside the tube on the seat upright• has a fully enclosed chain• and a tough steel rod-brakes (still used on bikes in India and Africa)• a real ‘All Steel Bicycle’ – Raleigh’s slogan for years


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Irish Examiner Aprl. 11- Der Standard Rondo Mai 13

EXHIBITIONS- MAK 2013- Museums Quartier Vienna 2006

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Nr.017

RIGI | Bici Corta

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Nr.017 RIGI | Bici Corta

DATE ~ 1979

COUNTRY ITALY

WEIGHT ~ 9,6 KG | 21,12 LB


GEARS 2x6, CAMPAGNOLO RALLY


CONDITION 2 - 3

• ‘Bici Corta’ means ‘short bike’• indeed 6 centimetres (2 3/8 inches) shorter than a conventional racing bike• Its wheelbase measures a mere 95 centimetres (37 ½ inches)• a short wheelbase offers a near-perfect manoeuvrability• the stainless steel frame used aerospace tube technology• a special silver solder connects the joins• manufactured by Rima• in 1979 nominated for the ‘Compasso d’Oro’ – an award for excellence in Italian design• the number of this bicycle is 2• with the purchase of the Rigi bike the whole story of the Embacher collection started


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Jun. 08- Biorama Mar./Apr. 13- The Ride Issue 6- Simple Things Mai 13- Tour Apr. 08, Timeless Sep. 08

EXHIBITIONS- Museum Absam 2011- Museums Quartier Vienna 2006

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Nr.018

ALAN | Rowona

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Nr.018 ALAN | Rowona

DATE ~ 1980

COUNTRY ITALY/GERMANY

WEIGHT ~ 9 KG | 19,80 LB


GEARS 2x5, Campagnolo Super Record


CONDITION 2

• this racing bike was produced around the end of the 1970s• the firm Alan already had a well established reputation as pioneers in aluminium• managed to screw and bond fine aluminium tubes together using alloy lugs• the comfort of Alan frames was legendary• Alan frames were not sold exclusively under their own labe• this Alan is branded a Rowona by Rolf Wolfshohl, a former German racer


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Nr.019

gios

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Nr.019 GIOS

DATE ~ 1980ies

COUNTRY ITALY

WEIGHT ~ 9,8 KG | 21,56 LB


GEARS Campagnolo Jubilie


CONDITION 2

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Nr.020

KETTLER | Strato

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Nr.020 KETTLER | Strato

DATE ~ 1982

COUNTRY GERMANY

WEIGHT ~ 10,9 KG | 23,98 LB


GEARS 2x5, Shimano AX


CONDITION 2

• Kettler’s legacy was its cost saving aluminium frames• the frames were painted silver (no polished aliminium as one would expected)• the tubes of this frame have a teardrop-shaped cross section• the fork head is slightly streamlined• the Shimano 600-ax components disclose a graceful elegance• oversized pedal threads positioned above the tread surface • the aerodynamic forgings of the top-quality brakes are truly beautiful• an oddly striking classic


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Nr.021

PUCH | Vent-Noir

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Nr.021 PUCH | Vent-Noir

DATE ~ 1980ies

COUNTRY AUSTRIA

WEIGHT ~ 9,9 KG | 21,78 LB


GEARS 2x7 Dura Ace-AX


CONDITION 1 - 2

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Nr.022

PUCH | Vent-Noir II

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Nr.022 PUCH | Vent-Noir II

DATE ~ 1980ies

COUNTRY AUSTRIA

WEIGHT ~ 10 KG | 22 LB


GEARS 2x6 Shimano Dura Ace


CONDITION 1 - 2

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Nr.023

Cesare m

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Nr.023 CESARE M

DATE ~ 1989

COUNTRY ITALY

WEIGHT ~ 9,9 KG | 21,78 LB


GEARS 2x8, Campagnolo Record


CONDITION 3

• a model from the German mail order company Brügelmann• the Cesare M is Brügelmann’s own production• today those bikes only exist as exotic collectables• frame was welded in Italy not Germany• on this model the way the rear brake cable is led through the top tube is typical of the marque’s attention to detail• the point where the seat stays meet the saddle clamp is brilliantly executed• the Campagnolo Delta brakes matched to the Shamal wheels add to its exclusive appearance


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Nr.024

kondor

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Nr.024 KONDOR

DATE ~ 1979

COUNTRY GERMANY/ITALY

WEIGHT ~ 8,6 KG | 18,92 LB


GEARS 1, FIXED


CONDITION 1

• Konrad Kotter was an opera singer, a restaurant owner and a racing bike fan• driven with a personal passion to improve sports racing bicycles• from the late 1970s he imported bare-metal racing frames from Italy• frames were painted in Germany, fitted with components and sold at eye-watering prices • in 1980 he organised his own professional racing team to promote his brand• due to tax problems in Germany he started rebranding his bicycles as Kotter frames• this rare Kondor track bike is chromium plated with wooden rims• a truly handsome throughbred


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Der Standard Rondo Jul. 04


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Nr.025

SABLIÈRE

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Nr.025 SABLIÈRE

DATE ~ 1980ies

COUNTRY FRANCE

WEIGHT ~ 8,5 KG | 18,70 LB


GEARS 2x6 Mavic


CONDITION 2

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Nr.026

SABLIÈRE

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Nr.026 SABLIÈRE

DATE ~ 1978

COUNTRY FRANCE

WEIGHT ~ 8,5 KG | 18,70 LB


GEARS 2x7, MAVIC 862 | MAVIC 851


CONDITION 2

• an unpainted aluminium tubes with perfectly filed and polished welds• a work of expensive beauty, right down to the curves of the unusual handlebars• built for races against the clock• its solid rear wheel can be affected by side-winds• therefore has centrifugal weights (are missing in this modell) hidden in its carbon wheel casing• this exquisite Sablière will never be knocked up by any other machine


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Financial Times Mar. 13- The Ride Issue 6- Der Standard Rondo Mai 13- Süddeutsche Zeitung Jan. 08- spinwell.co.uk Mar. 11

EXHIBITIONS- Portland Art Museum 2013- Design Museum Holon 2013- Museums Quartier Vienna 2006

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Nr.027

F. M

OSER

| Hour Record Replica

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Nr.027 F. MOSER Hour Record Replica

DATE ~ 1984

COUNTRY ITALY

WEIGHT ~ 9,9 KG | 21,78 LB


GEARS 1, FIXED


CONDITION 1 - 2

• racing cyclist Francesco Moser won races and broke records on bikes bearing his own name• his new world one-hour speed record of 51.151 kilometres remained unbeaten for nine years• after this world record the Austrian racing cyclist Bernhard Rassinger ordered a bicycle built by Moser• Rassinger was the Austrian State Road Racing Champion in the Tour of Austria• this Moser bike was owned by Rassinger• Signed by F. Moser on the front wheel


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Okolo Vienna Only- Portal - Vol. 2, Issue 3 - Portland Art Museum Magazine


RELATED BOOKS- Fifty Bicycles that Changed the World - Design Museum London - A. Sarling, D. Sudjic, A. Stetter 2013- The Competition Bicycle, a Photographic History - J. Heine, J.-P. Praderes - Vintage Bicycle Press - 2008

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Nr.028

SUBA

RU | 2WD Dual Power

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Nr.028 SUBARU | 2WD Dual Power

DATE ~ 1996

COUNTRY AUSTRIA

WEIGHT ~ 15,4 KG | 33,88 LB


GEARS 3x7, SHIMANO STX


CONDITION 3

• G. Kappacher drew up a design for an all-wheel- drive bicycle and sculptor and racing cyclist Paul Pollanka solved the last few technical issues• in 1993 the car-tuning company Oettinger built a prototype - manufacture started in Taiwan• a toothed belt from the rear wheel drives a pulley connected to a gearbox in the headstock of the bicycle - this technology was patented and marketed as Progear• the full-suspension prototype conceived by Pollanka was mothballed soon• in 1996–97 the Japanese station wagons and rally cars producer Subaru became interested • brought about 180 all-wheel-drive mountain bikes and branded by Subaru’s German agent• this bicycle is number ZW30014• „indestructible as the all-wheel-drive car“


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Irish Examiner Aprl. 11- Neue Zürcher Zeitung Folio Jul. 11


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Nr.029 RZ

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Nr.029 RZ

DATE N/A

COUNTRY AUSTRIA

WEIGHT ~ 5,65 KG | 12,43 LB


GEARS N/A


CONDITION 4

• a light child’s bike produced by the firm of Ottomar Rosenkranz around 1950• the frame is screwed together with cast aluminium parts making welding and painting unnecessary• the seat post cannot be adjusted in height• a balance bicycle-version was also available• RZ was innovative long before the production of this bike• its cast aluminium wheel rims were later discovered by motorbike producers in 1967• fork is deformed


RELATED BOOKS- Wiener Mechaniker Räder 1930 bis 1980 - Michael Zappe, Walter Schmidl, Martin Stubenreiter, Werner Schuster - Verlag Brüder Hollinek, Wien 2013

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Nr.030

ALEX

MOULTON | Speed S

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Nr.030 ALEX MOULTON | Speed S

DATE ~ 1997


WEIGHT ~ 10,9 KG | 23,98 LB


GEARS 2x9, Shimano Ultegra


CONDITION 1 - 2

• designed by British inventor Alex Moulton• the stainless steel refers to the aerospace• using technics from the aircraft construction for brazing the extremely tiny tubes• result is a graceful (steel) space-frame design• a thoroughbred small-wheel racing bike with his clever suspension system• can be used almost anywhere, even mountains• produced in limited numbers during the early 1990s• sold at high price (same as a top-class used car)

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN- Smart Move- Cyclepedia - Application

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Trend Feb 08- Timeless Sep. 08

EXHIBITIONS- Museums Quartier Vienna 2006

RELATED BOOKS- The Spaceframe Moultons - Tony Hadland - 1994- Bicycle Design, an Illustrated History - MIT Press - Tony Hadland and Hans-Erhard Lessing - 2014- The Bike Book - Thomas Rögner 2012

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Nr.031

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Nr.031 ALEX MOULTON One Off Moulton Special

DATE ~ 1991


WEIGHT ~ 9,6 KG | 21,12 LB


GEARS 2x7, MAVIC 862


CONDITION 2

• an exclusive cooperation between engineer A. Moulton and One off founder M. Augspurger• One Off is based in Florence, Massachusetts• specialized in producing unique, made-to-measure machines favouring exotic and expensive titanium• 500 grams (1.1 lb) lighter than Moulton’s stainless steel AM Speed• Moulton decided not to proceed the project • no further versions of this bicycle were built – this is the only known model worldwide• mudguards are provided

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs- Cyclepedia - Application- The Spaceframe Moultons - T. Hadland - 1994

EXHIBITIONS- Portland Art Museum 2013- Design Museum Holon 2013- Museum Absam 2011

RELATED BOOKS- Fifty Bicycles that Chaged the World - Design Museum London - A. Sarling, D. Sudjic, A. Stetter 2013 - Bicycle Design, an Illustrated History - MIT Press - T. Hadland and H.-E. Lessing - 2014

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Nr.032

DIAMANT | Handy Bike

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Nr.032 DIAMANT | Handy Bike

DATE ~ 1993

COUNTRY GERMANY

WEIGHT ~ 15,1 KG | 33,22 LB


GEARS 7, HUB GEAR SHIMANO


CONDITION 2 - 3

• a polished stainless-steel frame that it will not rust• with a weight of 15.1 kilograms (33.3 lb) comparatively heavy• to fold the bike, a catch on the bottom bracket is released and the front half turns backwards• the frame was patented in 1991 by John S. Strozyk, an American living in Hanover• the Diamant Handy Bike was launched in 1993 at the ‘Internationale Fahrrad und Motorrad Ausstellung’ in Cologne• originally went on sale for DM 1,500 (about double the cost of a standard folding bike)• the bike is a prototype• a label on the frame advises: „not suitable for publicly accessible areas (road traffic, country lanes, forest tracks and meadow paths)“


NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Lohas 09/10


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Nr.033

BICKERTON | Portable

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Nr.033 BICKERTON | Portable

DATE ~ 1971


WEIGHT ~ 9,6 KG | 21,12 LB


GEARS 3, HUB GEAR STURMEY ARCHER


CONDITION 3 - 4

• the world’s first truly lightweight folding bicycle• easy-to-carry and when folded it fit even into the trunk of an original Austin Mini• designed by Harry Bickerton a Rolls Royce aerospace engineer• with the design approach to travel in style• an extruded aluminium frame completed with cast aluminium components• extreme twisting, and frequently threw its riders over the flexible handlebar• a brochure was warning “Designed for intelligent competent human beings, not gorillas.”• from 1971 to 1989 around 50,000 were manufactured• this model is number A2033



RELATED BOOKS- Bicycle Design, an Illustrated History - MIT Press - T. Hadland and H.-E. Lessing - 2014

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Nr.034

ELET

TROM

ONTAGGI SRL | Zoombike

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Nr.034 ELETTROMONTAGGI SRL Zoombike

DATE ~ 1994


WEIGHT ~ 10,3 KG | 22,66 LB


GEARS 1x3


CONDITION 2 - 3

• created by world famous designer Richard Sapper• design approach: a bicycle to increase the mobility of city dwellers in conjunction with public transport• took 10 years of development• first used at the International Frankfurt Auto Salon for long distances rides• an expensive lightweight aircraft aluminium frame• a clean linear form with exquisitely machined parts• when folded, the triple-gear derailleur sits neatly in the central tube• everything about the Zoombike speaks quality engineering• only 60 prototypes were constructed• never gone into series production• a design rarity

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN- Smart Move- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs- Cyclepedia - Application- Bicycle Design, an Illustrated History - MIT Press - T. Hadland and H.-E. Lessing - 2014

EXHIBITIONS- Portland Art Museum 2013- Design Museum Holon 2013- Museum Absam 2011- Museums Quartier Vienna 2006

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Nr.035

ELET

TROM

ONTAGGI SRL | Zoombike

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Nr.035 ELETTROMONTAGGI SRL Zoombike

DATE ~ 1994


WEIGHT ~ 10,3 KG | 22,66 LB


GEARS 1x3


CONDITION 2 - 3

• created by world famous designer Richard Sapper• design approach: a bicycle to increase the mobility of city dwellers in conjunction with public transport• took 10 years of development• first used at the International Frankfurt Auto Salon for long distances rides• an expensive lightweight aircraft aluminium frame• a clean linear form with exquisitely machined parts• when folded, the triple-gear derailleur sits neatly in the central tube• everything about the Zoombike speaks quality engineering• only 60 prototypes were constructed• never gone into series production• a design rarity

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINES-SELECTION- Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung Jun. 08- The Ride Issue 6- Pure Jun. 11- Timeless Sep. 08


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Nr.036

MICROBIKE

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Nr.036 MICROBIKE

DATE N/A

COUNTRY N/A

WEIGHT ~ 10,6 KG | 23,32 LB

FRAME HEIGHT N/A

GEARS 2 Gang Duomatic


CONDITION 2

• a small wheel, but comfortable bicycle • equipped with a two gear turbomatic• not very stable before sitting on it• can be folded nearly to the size of an umbrella

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Nr.037

MICROBIKE

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Nr.037 MICROBIKE

DATE N/A

COUNTRY N/A

WEIGHT ~ 10,6 KG | 23,32 LB

FRAME HEIGHT N/A

GEARS 2 Gang Duomatic


CONDITION 2

• a small wheel, but comfortable bicycle • equipped with a two gear turbomatic• not very stable before sitting on it• can be folded to the size of an umbrella

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Nr.038

SINC

LAIR RESEARCH | A-Bike

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Nr.038SINCLAIR RESEARCH | A-Bike

DATE ~ 2010


WEIGHT ~ 5,8 KG | 12,76 LB

FRAME HEIGHT N/A

GEARS N/A


CONDITION 1 - 2

RELATED BOOKS- Bicycle Design, an Illustrated History - MIT Press - T. Hadland and H.-E. Lessing - 2014

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Nr.039

TAGA

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Nr.039 TAGA

DATE ~ 2010

COUNTRY NETHERLANDS

WEIGHT ~ 20/29 KG | 44/63 LB

FRAME HEIGHT ~ ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT

GEARS Shimano Nexus Inter-3 OPENING PRICE 600 €

CONDITION 2

• a tricycle ideal for young families• can be easily converted into baby stroller • the light aluminium frame comes with a three-gear internal gear hub• suitable also for longer trips• very comfortable for the kids• secured with a 5-point safety belt• child seat and wooden double seat includet


RELATED BOOKS- The Bike Book - Thomas Rögner 2012

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