Originally Posted by
serafino
Bicyclesport was a much loved and iconic store run by Mike Barry (father of USPS, Discovery, T-Mobile, High Road and Canadian Olympian rider Michael Barry and owner/builder of Mariposa Bicycles). It was located on King St. East and closed up in 1990. Mike Barry later opened and ran Bicycle Specialties and just retired this past December.
What bike did your friend buy?
Oh that's right! I remember reading about it but it had escaped my mind. I've been to bike specialities a few times. It's too bad it's closed, although unfortunately I never bought anything. This place is a real museum.
So my friend got this bike, a "Olympic 76" made by Antoine Polsinelli from Cycle Sports (same place?). Very light frame with unusual characteristics: french BB, oversize seatstays (??), long point lugs, curved seatstay bridge. No braze-ons (campy clips), and campy parts. There are some
pics in the C&V section. Perhaps he can contact Mr. Barry... Thanks!