Bishops

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91510702371417045122011-11-26T16:27:23.983-08:00BishopsLOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-75729053137957149012011-02-19T11:09:00.000-08:002011-02-19T11:14:19.010-08:00BSA - British Racing Green

Recently completed BSA in striking British Racing Green.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-3951311105869618192011-01-03T17:30:00.000-08:002011-01-03T17:42:42.784-08:00BISHOPS ARE BACK

First day out on the bikes this summer, great to be back on two wheels!

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-59820210362164689962010-10-10T19:45:00.000-07:002010-10-10T20:00:00.142-07:00Bishops at the CicLAvia

Had a great day at the first CicLAvia event on the mighty Flying Pigeon Path Racer. Over 7 miles of closed streets/roads through Los Angeles. Thousands turned out to pedal and celebrate 2 wheeled power!

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-972896335777621872010-04-12T01:55:00.000-07:002010-04-12T01:59:17.902-07:00PSA

Apologies for the lack of recent/ decent posts lately, Bishops has had a bit of restructuring or a holiday from the path racers as of late and we shall say some/ all of the recent bike builds bar one don't are post 1970's and pure track so dont fit with the site, however dont dismay though, there will be more in the future.......

Brev Arthurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04392773360452082668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-15686940831111645302010-02-19T11:38:00.000-08:002010-02-19T11:40:59.309-08:00B.S.A. Speedy 1930's Project.

Another project in the making, a 30's BSA Speedy path frame. Fresh back from the painters and ready for assembly.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-13284871993461576092010-02-15T15:46:00.000-08:002010-02-19T14:48:46.993-08:00Fleet Special

A frame straight out of Bishops. This is a Fleet Special Track, around a 50's we believe. Can't find too much other information other than the pinstriping was done by local legend Dick King of the now gone, Kings Cycles on Barbadoes Street, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Brev Arthurnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-5756575192948700572010-02-14T22:55:00.000-08:002010-02-13T23:08:09.466-08:00BSA Shortbase Speedy

The final product, our freshly restored BSA Shortbase Speedy.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-35852352907023996032010-02-14T22:43:00.000-08:002010-02-13T23:07:08.120-08:00Circle Roadster 1930's

Christchurch, NZ built Circle roadster, Circa 1930's.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-49097779628658989152010-02-13T23:09:00.000-08:002010-02-13T23:12:02.117-08:00Bishops in the works

The latest project, a 50's BSA path frame. Fresh back from the painters and ready for assembly.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-29819058634709611372010-02-13T23:01:00.000-08:002010-02-13T23:05:21.209-08:00Unkown NZ Path Racer WW1

Pre WW1 path racer.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-24659086726127655412010-02-13T22:56:00.000-08:002010-02-13T23:00:02.801-08:00Path Racers - Mixed Bag

Empire (Top) Wellington built bicycle. BSA (middle). Raleigh Sports 1965 (bottom)

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-38684696146901180282010-02-13T22:49:00.000-08:002010-02-13T22:54:00.557-08:00BSA Speedy Circa 1909

BSA Speedy, we just love that raw polished look!

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-5629248659933207522010-02-11T14:58:00.000-08:002010-02-11T15:03:30.466-08:00BISHOPS Track Day - Ruapuna Raceway

Bishops hit the super speedway (Ruapuna Raceway) over the weekend for some hot-laps and craft beers. See you at the track in 2011 if you missed this years event!

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-70080726213422924692010-02-11T14:50:00.000-08:002010-02-11T14:56:09.819-08:00GBM - Time to talk Smack about Bikes

If you are in Christchurch this weekend head on down to Goodbye Blue Mondays, for some good old fashioned craft beers and jive.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-54998953030659627952010-01-26T21:22:00.000-08:002010-01-26T21:29:16.941-08:001909 B.S.A. Update

Check out the full brushed steel look on the BSA Speedy, hand polished frame and components. Completion images to follow shortly.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-5823998098855348082010-01-23T14:08:00.000-08:002010-01-23T14:12:13.961-08:00Pashley Guv Nor

Spotted in the latest issue of Harper's Bizaar fashion magazine. Bike featured is a Pashley Guv Nor.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-75219441863633712332010-01-19T22:52:00.001-08:002010-01-19T23:00:50.481-08:00Festive Friday Ride #6

Finally a hot Friday night for a care free ride around the city. It was great to have some new riders along for the run.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-57712338274074944662010-01-16T01:07:00.000-08:002010-01-16T01:16:36.459-08:00Wright Brothers 1898

Only five bicycles manufactured by the Wright brothers are known to exist. This one, a model they called the St. Clair, was built in 1898. Less expensive than the Van Cleve, the St. Clair sold for $42.50.Orville and Wilbur Wright began their bicycle repair business in 1892, and soon added rentals and sales. In 1896 they began manufacturing and selling bicycles of their own design, the Van Cleve

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-67035532457117029562010-01-15T13:13:00.000-08:002010-01-15T13:16:30.520-08:00B.S.A. Speedy Circa 1909

The latest acquisition to the Bishops garage is this 1909 B.S.A. Speedy, believed to be assembled from Jack Sucklings Speedy Cycle Works in Christchurch NZ.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-47061313340020746522010-01-14T12:56:00.000-08:002010-01-14T13:04:15.958-08:00Christchurch B.S.A. dealer

BSA cycle dealer in Christchurch, New Zealand, 1910, photo Steffano Webb. Photo: Alexander Turnball Library. Check out the hot racer bottom left.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-76305746038564534452010-01-14T12:53:00.000-08:002010-01-14T12:55:45.651-08:00B.S.A. Decals

The authentic BSA decals arrived (thanks to Chris for the connect) via the UK, in just under a week! The Short Base Speedy BSA should be completed very soon.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-70342130963188406362010-01-09T20:40:00.001-08:002010-01-09T23:37:34.409-08:004th Bishops Ride

Bishops 4th Friday Social Ride. A great afternoon on the bikes, with an amazing spread ready upon returning to the Bishops HQ. Word up Tess & Alice on the grub.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-2327247006884873442009-12-24T00:14:00.001-08:002009-12-24T00:25:38.287-08:00Bishops Friday Summer Night Ride

Bishops 3rd Social Ride. A great night out, with many stories to tell in the morning.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-3455500022960784002009-12-04T01:03:00.000-08:002009-12-04T01:15:21.443-08:00MARSHALL "MAJOR" TAYLOR

A hundred years ago, when bicycle races drew crowds that filled Madison Square Garden, the biggest draw of all was Major Taylor. The New York race promoters who signed 19-year-old Marshall W. "Major" Taylor to their team in 1898 knew that fans would flock to see "the Worcester Whirlwind" compete. They also knew that controversy surrounding "the Colored Cyclone," whose star was rising in muscular

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-91098912384435496522009-12-03T21:16:00.000-08:002009-12-03T21:30:07.300-08:00Gamage Cycles vs. Jones Special

The original Christchurch cycle crews. Team Gamage & the Jones Special crew.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-50636713620771152242009-12-01T00:49:00.000-08:002009-12-04T01:27:59.187-08:00The RAT

The original Path Racer "The Rat" check back soon for more images on this restoration.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-38864015700371092602009-11-30T23:49:00.000-08:002009-11-30T23:54:33.971-08:00Sunbeam Speedy

Another bike being built by Bishops. Check back for more on this build very shortly.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-2165579653388667182009-11-30T23:43:00.000-08:002009-11-30T23:47:45.723-08:00BSA Path Racer

We will be building a Pre WW1 BSA over the coming months. Keep checking back for more build photos.

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-3078101550437538232009-11-29T22:15:00.000-08:002009-11-30T23:43:01.800-08:00BISHOPS Spotted

Gazelle Path Racer build photos available here!

LOW & SLOWnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9151070237141704512.post-3600777475085099062009-11-29T21:22:00.000-08:002009-11-30T23:33:31.401-08:001965 Raleigh Sport

1965 Raleigh Sport. Recent Bishop St. build using 36h 28 1 1/2 Alloy rims with Schawble delta creme tyres. Vintage Brooks saddle and Dimension cork grips.

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