Cycling tops have been a fashion as well as functional item for decades now, with the Fred Perry x Blank Canvas cycling shirts certain to keep up that trend.
But these aren't your straightforward cycling tops – these mix that the classic look with the equally classic Fred Perry polos shirt designs, typified by the Winter collar shirt (pictured above) with 'Champion' striping across the middle and small, zipped rear pocket.
We love a vintage bicycle, which is why we'll be investing in a copy of Cyclepedia: A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs book by Michael Embacher.
It's packed with such things, specifically charting 100 models designed over the past 90 years, models apparently chosen for their 'innovative mechanisms, engineering precision, and commendable design'. Mountain, racing, single-speed, touring, kids', tandem, urban, folding, cargo, and curiosities, they're all here.
Wallpaper has an online gallery of some of those models if you want a glimpse inside. If you like what you see, the book has just been published by Thames & Hudson and available on Amazon now for a discounted £11.73.
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This retails for around £550 when sold new, so right now, this Pashley Princess bicycle is a potential bargain.
It's a decent example of this vintage-styled gem too, not perfect, but perfectly serviceable. It's a three-speed in Regency Green with a 20-inch frame size, hub brakes, ding dong bell, Brooks Saddle and recent Michelin World Tour Amber Wall Tyres.
On the downside, the frame is scratched in quite a few places and the outer black plastic covers on the various cables are damaged. Aside from that, it's just fine. Right now, it's at £69.
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Established in 1866, Brooks have plenty of experience of putting bums on seats, or more precisely, bums on saddles.
The Colt is a more recent edition to the Brooks range, dating back to 1979 and coming in a range of stunnning colours. It's crafted from leather and finished with fabulous retro detailing including copper rivets hand hammered by skilled craftsmen – the perfect accessory for your old school bicycle.
Choose from pink, violet, turquoise, mustard or black leather.
The saddles cost £117.84 and are available here.
The more I see these engine-clad vintage bikes, the more I like them. All the looks of a vintage cycle with the bonus of not having to pedal uphill. What's not to like? Very little when it comes to this Philips Gadabout motorised bicycle.
It actually dates back to 1956 and comes with a 50cc engine, good enough to get you around your local area at a decent speed. It does need some work, you'll need a couple of tyres and lights to get through the MOT. But according to the seller, the bike has been 'dry stored' for the last 20 years and is in 'good running order', so nothing major to worry about.
£150 is the current price.
It's almost the new year, which means it's time for a resolution. If yours involves getting on a bike, maybe you should get yourself something from the Morgan Blue vintage-style cycling jersey range. Although to be honest, it'll look just as cool without the cycle.
Hand-made in Belgium, the jerseys come in six different designs, including some iconic team colours – Molteni was the team led by Eddy Merckxx during his most dominant years, Faema was the powerful pro team from 1955 – 1970, while Solo-Superia was legendary Belgian rider Rik van Looy's team during the 1960s.
All jerseys are a 'casual' fit with a quarter length zip, retro steel zip and with Wool-Acryl construction. £89.99 is the price if you want one.
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