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 3160 Components and is the largest collection on the site. The collection consists of components made from before 1900 through the mid 1990's. 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
Recently Updated	(Complete List)
Rims: Araya Tita Ace Gold Titanium		02/08/2010 05:45 PM
Rims: Araya Aero 1 (ADX-1)		02/08/2010 05:36 PM
Rims: Super Champion Mod. 58		02/07/2010 03:57 PM
Cranksets: Zeus 2000		02/06/2010 01:22 PM
Chainrings: Zeus 2000		02/06/2010 01:19 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 Brand Directory Frame Parts List
Recently Updated	(Complete List)
HeadBadge: Fuji Headbadge		02/08/2010 11:15 AM
HeadBadge: Early Simplon headbadge		02/06/2010 11:53 AM
Lug Set: Trek investment cast		02/05/2010 06:43 AM
Drop Outs & Fork Ends: Campagnolo 1053 Track Ends		02/03/2010 07:44 PM
Lug Set: Bocama Super Professional (Long Point)		01/24/2010 11:37 AM


		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 Models	List Frame Models	Brand Directory
Recently Updated (Complete List)
Road Race: W.F. Holdsworth Special		02/08/2010 10:44 AM
Cyclocross: Batavus Professional cyclo cross		02/05/2010 04:42 PM
Road Race: Concorde Astore		02/05/2010 07:09 AM
Road Race: Mercian Superlight		02/05/2010 06:56 AM
Road Touring: Alex Singer randonneuring		02/05/2010 06:31 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 Scans	Tool Database	Team Jerseys	Links & Resources
Articles	Glossary	Reference Charts	Gear Calculator
Recent Content (Complete List)
Chainring tool: Shimano TL-FC20 Chainring tool		02/03/2010 07:32 PM
Crank Puller: CVS Crank Puller		01/25/2010 06:27 PM
Wheel Tool: Tire Iron (also known as "tire levers").		01/25/2010 01:05 PM
Catalog: Fuji 1974 - US Catalog (ZIPed JPG)		02/08/2010 11:25 AM
Catalog: Bertoni c.1987 Catalog (ZIPed JPG)		02/08/2010 11:04 AM
Catalog: Umberto Dei 1934 Catalog (PDF)		10/30/2009 06:49 AM