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Jeff Stracco

Beijing

Interests: Asian Bicycles, Antique Motorcycles, Antique Carpets, Weighlifting, Scotch and Jazz

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Flying Pigeon Vancouver

Apparently Flying Pigeons have arrived in Vancouver, and to announce their arrival the importer has made this rather artsy film:The Flying Pigeon Bicycle from yulu canada on Vimeo. It shows young, attractive, and presumably hip individuals out and about on... Continue reading

Posted Sep 4, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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New Bike Shop in Town: NYC Flying Pigeon

Vendors that carry the Flying Pigeon are a rarity, so when an IMPORTER opens up in my own back yard I have to make note of it. Nathan Einschlag of NYC Flying Pigeon has a bike he wants to sell... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Chung Kuo Cina by Michelangelo Antonioni, 1972-Again

This is actually part 1...or so Youtube says. Early in the video you can see some traffic in the Hutongs in Beijing....bikes and trikes and a single fast back car of unknown origin. At 1:49 a postal worker doles out... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Chung Kuo Cina by Michelangelo Antonioni, 1972-Pt. 1

The attached documentary was shot around Tianamen square in 1972 by an Italian camera crew. This is just after the CulturalRevolution. It's a very interesting look. And "look" adequately describes it as the narration is very sparce and in Italian.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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So I just recieved this part from Tony in Dalian. Care to guess what it might be??? 1. Yes it is black. 2. Yes it is metal Give up? 3. Yes it will transform your roadster into a Motorcycle. What's... Continue reading

Posted Jul 27, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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History of the Brands: Wu Yang, Hong Mian and Kapok

After a bit of a vacation, I am starting a new series on the history of the brands of China. Starting with one of the largest, but also the youngest. Wu Yang of Guangzhou. Wu Yang, of crouse means "Five... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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This Just in....Part 3

OK. It's time to wrap up the Taobao shipment with the last two items in the box. The first may look familiar.It is a tool pouch. But unlike the tool pouch on my own Flying Pigeon, this one is not... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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This Just in....Part 2

Capitalizing on the last post about items purchased through Taobao, take a look at this little Flying Pigeon Brand headlight. It is used, but very gently. and other wise in great shape. It's battery operated, of course. It's also rather... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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This Just In....Part 1

Often, I get questions from someone in the US or Europe asking if they can buy this item or that item that they see posted on my blog. If I have it, there is a chance I would be willing... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Zhongguo! Again...

Some of you may have noticed that I am a bit obsessed with a particular brand from Guangzhou which i have been calling "Zhongguo" (China) brand due to this very word being emblazoned on their arc side stands. The only... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Guest Roadster: Steyr Waffenrad

Mein sehr guter Freund, Mario forwarded me some pictures of his Austrian Steyr "Damenfahrrad" with which he rides around Munich. "I like it because it is such an unusual machine these days, and of course, being Austrian, it makes a... Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Zhongguo! Out of the Box.

One of the great things about unpacking ... Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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The Smallest Flying Pigeon

So as most of the long time readers know, I am no longer in Beijing, but back in the states. Now that the computer is out of the box, I'd like to start off the new year right and share... Continue reading

Posted Jan 4, 2011 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Silk. That's right. Silk...or is it a Marukin?

I'm going to toss in some pics of a fine 26" roadster from Japan. One for the Marukin Bicycle works: A Silk. Well, you can't tell that from the headbadge, but that is part of the story... North American readers... Continue reading

Posted Nov 28, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Pawnshop Princess

A few weeks ago, I pawned my Forever rando. At the same shop was a very interesting bike. An NOS Phoenix/ Feng Huang step through from the 1980s' or so it was claimed. The light & dynamo combination was clearly... Continue reading

Posted Nov 14, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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New Uses for Old Coins

You may be familiar with old Chinese coins... specifically the neat looking ones that are round on the outside (representing the perfection of heaven) and have a square hole in the middle (representing less than perfect earth). The examples above... Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Recently at Panjiayuan I captured this photo of a head badge I didn't recognize. Later I was to find out it the bike is a Yongjiu, which is to say, a Forever. This may indeed be the oldest Forever I... Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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SOLD! Forever Randonneur

It seems some people have been keeping count. As you may have realized, I had at one point 4 bicycles. 1. My Flying Pigeon Light Roadster 2. My 1990's Forever City Bike 3. "The Little Blue Hat" Forever delivery bike... Continue reading

Posted Oct 25, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Last of the Panjiayuan Loot -Part 1

As I mentioned previously, I used my last day at the Panjiayuan old bicycle meet to acquire some choice goods. One of the items that I have been looking for for 2 whole years is one of the small aluminum... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Last Day at Panjiayuan

Would you beleive that in almost 3 years of me discussing the goings-on, discoveries and deals at the Panjiayuan antique bike meet that I have never taken my own bike there? It's true. Maybe it's because it's a long ride... Continue reading

Posted Oct 3, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Last Ride in Beijing (almost)

With a conjunction of repulsively hot summer weather, an intercontinental travel schedule and then being laid up in the hospital for almost a month, it has been a long time since I had my Pigeon out for a ride. Now... Continue reading

Posted Sep 22, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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A Tale from The Pigeon's Nest

Frequent readers may remember me referring to a local Beijing bike shop I call the Pigeon's Nest. This is where I bought my Flying Pigeon. I also occasionally raid it for NOS parts. The shop is kind of unique for... Continue reading

Posted Sep 20, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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Sep 19, 2010

Forever Rando (The most picture intense post yet!)

I could easily file this under score of the week, but I'll thik you'll agree it needs to be treated more in depth than most of my "Score" posts. Let's start, back in the 1980's....yeah...that's a good time to start.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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You'll notice a picture gallery off to the right entitled "For Sale" items, where I will occasionally list items for sale. You can go to this folder for the most recent listings and detailed photographs. Prices are all listed. Shipping... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2010 at The Flying Pigeon Project

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