More photos below.
(Photos: Jonathan Maus)
I’m excited to announce a new feature on BikePortland.org: The Community Cycling Center Bike of the Month.
This came about because I wanted to find a way to help the CCC spread the word about their work, their programs, and their retail bike shop on NE Alberta Street.
The CCC is a treasure-trove of nifty, rare, vintage and modern used bikes. And the best part? They’re all for sale and the proceeds go directly toward helping the CCC bring bikes to kids and folks in need.
I thought it would be fun to feature one of their used bikes once a month in hopes that it might encourage more people to visit their shop, buy their bikes, and support their work.
So, without further ado, here is February’s CCC Bike of the Month:
This 1981 Olmo Nuovo Super Sprint is a genuine classic; a real Italian stallion (size is 60cm). The guys at the shop think it’s from about 1981 and the parts are almost all original (has new rims and wheels), including the very cool pantographed cranks and shift levers.
And, like many of the CCC’s bikes, there’s a story to be told. According to CCC staffer Rich Walker, the bike was stolen from the garage of the original owner in Portland. Then, ten years later, while at a garage sale in a different state, the original owner spotted the bike and bought it back for $1150.
Here are a few more detail shots…
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This gorgeous bike is on sale at the CCC’s retail store for $795. Cruise on over to 1700 NE Alberta Street to check it out. And remember, when you buy a bike from the CCC, your purchase goes directly to helping get bikes and skills to kids and those in need.