Monday, 29 November 2010

Motoconfort is a classic French bicycle

For being in Barcelona, can't say I've spotted many Spanish bicycles. A new brand today, the Motoconfort of France.
Nice lugged frame.
The usual vintage bicycle logos.
Pretty tidy bike!

Friday, 26 November 2010

Missouri makes a bicycle

A short one today. This lettering was on an un-remarkable 90's mountain bike, and was even missing its front wheel.
Despite these shortcomings, what a nice bit of lettering for the strangely titles Missouri bicycle!

Wednesday, 24 November 2010

Bicycle Registration Plate

Here's a bit of an unusual one. Someone with a registration number for the bicycle! Now I know this must be common practice in a few countries round the globe, but not ones that the Bicycle Safari has gone to visit yet! So seeing a plated little 20 inch wheeled folder in the middle of Barcelona was an interesting find!
The date on the bicycle number plate is from 1978, so doesn't seem like they're keeping up with their links to the system!

It's sitting on a very neat little folding bike, nicely customized.

Especially with this strange little skull sticker, which I've spotted on a few bikes over here in Barcelona. Anyone know where it's from?

Tuesday, 23 November 2010

Peugeot Mirage in Barcelona

More from Barcelona! Here's a good old vintage Peugeot for you to sink your teeth into! The Peugeot Mirage.
Looks like it's been subtly modified by the owner, with a few stickers here and there.
Like these!
But the great old vintage bike logos are still there shining brightly in the Spanish sun. Also note the strangely square back tyre, very odd. A good old Peugeot bicycle anyway though.