I知 in Philly. Any must see shops?
01-19-23, 09:05 AM
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I知 in Philly. Any must see shops?
From my own research, Via Bicycles seems like a chaotic good time.
anything else?
robert
anything else?
robert
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Originally Posted by Robvolz
From my own research, Via Bicycles seems like a chaotic good time. anything else? robert
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Originally Posted by tiger1964
If you have time to kill in Philly, no bikes but cars, if you don't go to the Simeone Foundation Museum, you'll regret it. SIMEONE
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I wish I could have spent more time here, I also would have visited the Barnes for the Modigliani show.
next time.
but Via Bikes did not disappoint!!
vintage everything. Not a lot of organization, but worth it.
He has 3 of these original Cinelli hub systems. I壇 never seen one before. (Recent issues don稚 count)
next time.
but Via Bikes did not disappoint!!
vintage everything. Not a lot of organization, but worth it.
He has 3 of these original Cinelli hub systems. I壇 never seen one before. (Recent issues don稚 count)
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Originally Posted by tiger1964
If you have time to kill in Philly, no bikes but cars, if you don't go to the Simeone Foundation Museum, you'll regret it. SIMEONE
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Originally Posted by Robvolz;22774160
but Via Bikes did not disappoint!!
vintage everything. Not a lot of organization, but worth it.
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but Via Bikes did not disappoint!!
vintage everything. Not a lot of organization, but worth it.
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He has 3 of these original Cinelli hub systems. I壇 never seen one before. (Recent issues don稚 count)[/i]
Sorry your visit seems to have been so short.
Originally Posted by Velo Mule
I had no idea that there was this rich a collecting hiding in Philadelphia. I thought I would have to go the Alfa Romeo museum to see the this many early and iconic Alfa's. And that would just be Alfa's. The the Renault Vanderbilt Cup car! And this is the tip of the iceberg. This is an outstanding collection of early race cars and even a few late century cars. Strong emphasis on racing and performance cars. Incredible!
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Originally Posted by Robvolz
I wish I could have spent more time here, I also would have visited the Barnes for the Modigliani show.
next time.
but Via Bikes did not disappoint!!
vintage everything. Not a lot of organization, but worth it.
He has 3 of these original Cinelli hub systems. I’d never seen one before. (Recent issues don’t count)
next time.
but Via Bikes did not disappoint!!
vintage everything. Not a lot of organization, but worth it.
He has 3 of these original Cinelli hub systems. I’d never seen one before. (Recent issues don’t count)
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