New found footage.
12-27-07, 06:36 AM
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New found footage.
Sorry if this appears as something of an 'Advert'! but I thought you might be interested in an old film we found in the storage room at our bicycle shop. It shows our workshop in the 1970s and has a nice 'old-style' feel to the film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdtQ6smF0Rw
Hope you enjoy it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdtQ6smF0Rw
Hope you enjoy it.
12-27-07, 07:38 AM
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AMAZING! Thank you for sharing!
I want a Witcomb now. Beautiful bikes!
I want a Witcomb now. Beautiful bikes!
12-27-07, 07:40 AM
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That was great! Thanks for sharing.
Although, that Mr Wittcomb guy brought back memories of the school teacher from "A Clockwork Orange" for some reason.
Although, that Mr Wittcomb guy brought back memories of the school teacher from "A Clockwork Orange" for some reason.
12-27-07, 08:41 AM
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Sorry if this appears as something of an 'Advert'! but I thought you might be interested in an old film we found in the storage room at our bicycle shop. It shows our workshop in the 1970s and has a nice 'old-style' feel to the film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdtQ6smF0Rw
Hope you enjoy it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdtQ6smF0Rw
Hope you enjoy it.
And yes, thank you, I did enjoy that very much!
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12-27-07, 10:25 AM
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Thanks for that. In that piece at the end, I thought Michelle did really well at not catching her bell bottoms in the chain & crank.
12-27-07, 10:31 AM
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Thanks for that. In that piece at the end, I thought Michelle did really well at not catching her bell bottoms in the chain & crank.
12-27-07, 10:35 AM
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. I'm surprised she managed as well as she did considering the shoes and bell bottoms 
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12-27-07, 10:56 AM
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If you're reading this string and can't decide whether to follow the link ... do. The film is a hoot.
And for the guitar players out there, the wah pedal on the soundtrack is classic.
And for the guitar players out there, the wah pedal on the soundtrack is classic.
12-27-07, 11:28 AM
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I enjoyed that! 
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12-27-07, 05:42 PM
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We found two more film cans today, we've passed them on to the customer that did this one for us to put onto DVD. Expect more :0)
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Sweet!
That 531 tubing is pretty nice. I just bought an '85 trek with it and there's a certain beauty to it. Are you guys using 753/853/953 more now?
That 531 tubing is pretty nice. I just bought an '85 trek with it and there's a certain beauty to it. Are you guys using 753/853/953 more now?
12-27-07, 06:16 PM
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That was great! Thanks for posting it. Now I, too, want a Witcomb. And even more so when I went to the website and saw this beauty:
That may be the prettiest blue I've ever seen, and with chrome lugs! *faints*
That may be the prettiest blue I've ever seen, and with chrome lugs! *faints*
12-27-07, 08:40 PM
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Very cool clip. I love those Witcomb bikes.
In the clip where they were showing pictures of pro racers (I believe the 3rd pic) is of Tom Simpson, who collapsed and died near the summit of Mont Ventou, 1967 Tour De France.
In the clip where they were showing pictures of pro racers (I believe the 3rd pic) is of Tom Simpson, who collapsed and died near the summit of Mont Ventou, 1967 Tour De France.
12-28-07, 04:38 AM
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In the clip where they were showing pictures of pro racers (I believe the 3rd pic) is of Tom Simpson, who collapsed and died near the summit of Mont Ventou, 1967 Tour De France
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Are you guys using 753/853/953 more now?
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12-28-07, 08:21 AM
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TM-London,
Glad to have you aboard. if Anyone whinges about advertising etc. refer them to me.
I am please to have any industry type here (on the forums) especially one who is so
Classic & Vintage oriented.
and yah, pics would be great!
Marty
Glad to have you aboard. if Anyone whinges about advertising etc. refer them to me.
I am please to have any industry type here (on the forums) especially one who is so
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and yah, pics would be great!
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12-30-07, 06:47 AM
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That kid brazing looks like he's about 13 years old. I guess no one wore eye protection back in the day...
Barry, who is 30ish there with long hair, is still our principle framebuilder.
Funny enough the pile of old tubing you see in the film is still in the workshop. -it is old 1930s stock that is too heavy for our bicycles, so has just sat there.
12-30-07, 02:23 PM
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I take it these were found during clean up for renovations? We would love to see photos of the fresh shop and floor as things come along, if you have time of course.
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What is that outfit the guy at the end on the clip riding with Michelle is wearing? That looks like it would be vintage even in 1970. Kinda like 1930's golf kit. Love those tall socks.
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