Bicycling magazine cover bike 1986

[d_douglas]

I have a weird question - maybe a WTB ad, but really just a request to see something.

I helped a buddy buy a Marinoni roadie about 15yrs ago that was touted as the cover bike for Bicycling magazine in 1986 (IIRC)

Does anyone have a copy of that magazine kicking around and can snap a photo of it? I want to see it that is really the case.

Thanks in advance….

[retrofit]

You might contact SpeedofLite on Bike Forums Classic & Vintage as he has posted several threads featuring old issues of Bicycling! magazine ranging from the 70's through the 90's.

[d_douglas]

Thanks - it is probably not worth the chase, but I was curious as to it’s provenance.

[Bici-Sonora]

I have a box of Bicycling issues from the 80s—I’ll take a look


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[d_douglas]

Originally Posted by Bici-Sonora

I have a box of Bicycling issues from the 80s—I’ll take a look


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Thanks! I am not 100% sure that it was on the cover, but I think it was. It may have been 'featured' as a handbuilder in some issue.

FYI, the frame was goldish/greenish elaborate airbrushed Euro-style paintjob. I would suspect it had Record parts hanging on it.

[jlwdm]

Google "Bicycling Magazine Covers." Lots of old photos show up, but I did not go through them.

Jeff

[Bici-Sonora]

Sorry, I went through what I had, but no luck. I only had one 1986 issue too.

[d_douglas]

thanks!

[Rpoole8537]

Road bike Action used to feature a handmade bike each month, I think. That was a long time ago. Maybe it was there?

[d_douglas]

Originally Posted by Rpoole8537

Road bike Action used to feature a handmade bike each month, I think. That was a long time ago. Maybe it was there?

Yes, I think you are right - it was RBA. Still a dead end thus far!

[charliedid]

Don't forget Bicycle Guide. Didn't they do the "Hot Tubes" section of custom/artisan bikes?

[d_douglas]

I finally got to see the bike tonight after about 10years of us living in different countries. I was trying to convince him to sell it and buy a gravel bike, but damn, this thing is soooo awesome! The cassette is way too small - I need to find the biggest cassette possible in 8spd campy for him.

I also forgot that when I switched out the bar and stem 10years ago, I dropped them and broke the Chorus ergo shifter paddle. The only thing I could find was a set of Mirage ones - feeling bad right about now

I told him to keep this bike and screw the gravel bike trend - he loves it too much and is an occasional rider…

[chismog]

Another vote for Bicycle Guide. They had the best articles about American builders in the late 80s. Davidson got a spread for sure, and a bunch of others.

Also, this picture says so much to me about what bicycles used to be:

[Greyfox]

I think I might have the article that you are looking for.

I’m traveling right now but will be back home next week.

I’ll check for you.

Greyfox

[AngryScientist]

fantastic. i may pull my marinoni off the peg this week and take it for a spin. it doesnt get ridden often enough, but damn, it's a great bike, smooth ride and has quite a bit of character. a lot of really cool bikes came out of that shop.