VeloBase.com
 Welcome to VeloBase.com - Your Vintage Cycling Database.
The goal of VeloBase.com is to provide a comprehensive database of vintage cycling knowledge for reference during everything from restorations to general maintenance to researching the cycling history through the equipment of the time. All of the content on the site was added by its members, truly making it the cycling community's database. Visit the FAQ & Help Page for more details about membership and how you can contribute to the site. The site is broken down into 3 main sections. One for vintage cycling Components, the next for Frames and parts of Frames, and the last for other miscellaneous content of Vintage Cycling significance. VeloBase.com is ever growing, changing, and improving - so be sure to check back often to see what is new.

 Component Database
Need to figure out what crankset you have or how many gears a derailleur will work with? The VeloBase.com currently has a collection of 4419 Components and is the largest collection on the site. The collection consists of components made from before 1900 through the year 2000. You can search by name below, or use one of our other Search features for a more refine the search criteria in other ways.
Component Name     
Standard Search   Visual Search   Parts Bin   Brand Directory
Recent Content (Complete List)
Hubs: Suzue Juno05/16/2012 01:06 PM
Hubs: Sunshine/Sansin 534505/15/2012 11:43 AM
Rear Derailleurs: Shimano RD-M700, Deore XT (with "Super Plate System")05/10/2012 09:50 AM
Bottom Brackets: Zeus Criterium05/09/2012 07:17 AM
Small Parts & Accessories: Cyclo Wheel Carrier05/07/2012 12:08 PM
Hubs: Shimano FH-7403 / HB-7400, Dura-Ace 7400 (Hyperglide Rear)05/07/2012 11:00 AM
Front Derailleurs: Campagnolo Olympus05/06/2012 08:59 PM

 Bicycle & Frames Database
Bicycles & Frames is the newest collection to be added to VeloBase.com, and aims to collect information on the vast number of vintage bicycles in hopes of preserving information on both their original specifications as well as representing how cyclists ride them today. This collection is currently under development and any feedback or suggestions are welcome.
Search Frame ModelsList Frame ModelsBrand Directory
Recent Content   (Complete List)
Road Race: Groene Leeuw Maes Pils Rocado rep04/25/2012 06:43 AM
Road Race: Plume Sport (Road Race)04/25/2012 05:54 AM
Road Race: Colnago ESA Mexico04/22/2012 03:05 PM
Road Touring: Union Randonneur04/21/2012 08:46 PM
Road Race: Eddy Merckx Super Prestige04/15/2012 01:51 PM

 Head Badge & Frame Parts Database
The Head Badge and Frame Part Database aims to help identifiy the builder, country of origin, age, and capabilities of a frame. Both collections consist of examples from a wide range of bicycles from all over the world and spanning nearly a century of cycling history.
Head Badge Brand     
Search Head Badges   Browse Head Badge Gallery   Frame Parts List   Brand Directory
Recent Content (Complete List)
Head Badge: Ellis Briggs Headbadge05/13/2012 08:23 AM
Head Badge: Bridgestone Kabuki05/13/2012 08:23 AM
Head Badge: Victoria Headbadge05/13/2012 08:23 AM
Head Badge: Trek Headbadge (oval black/silver style)05/13/2012 08:23 AM
Head Badge: Sutter 194005/13/2012 08:23 AM

 Catalog Scans, Other Collections & Content
In addition to the larger collections, VeloBase.com also has a few smaller database collections including Vintage Tools and Team Jerseys. There is also a growing list of catalog scans hosted here and on other sites across the internet. There is also a Glossary of Terms, Links and Additional Resources, online tools such as a Gear Calculator and tool to calculate the front geometry of a frame & fork.
Catalog ScansTool DatabaseTeam JerseysLinks & Resources
ArticlesGlossaryReference ChartsGear Calculator
Recent Content   (Complete List)
Pliers: VAR #78 Headset Pliers05/08/2012 12:49 PM
Headset Tool: VAR #162 and #65 spanners04/12/2012 02:26 PM
Chain Tool: Cyclo light alloy Chain Tool04/12/2012 12:49 PM
Catalog: Zeus Catalog No.102, 197304/29/2012 07:39 AM
Catalog: Stronglight Catalog (mid-late 80's?)01/10/2012 08:29 AM
Catalog: 1991 Harry Quinn Catalog01/10/2012 08:29 AM






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