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"Australia has seen the rise and demise of a number of significant bicycle manufacturing companies, some of which have produced high quality lightweight machines. Many skilled frame makers have supported the many Australian racers who have gained international success. Throughout the first half of the twentieth century the Australian industry was highly dependant on British technology. In later years though the best Australian builders have used and developed upon the best technology throughout the world." Rolf Lunsmann | |||
| (Note: The Canberra Bicycle Museum has closed but the web site continues named Australia's Bicycle History | ||||
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BICYCLES
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COMPONENTS Velox Engineering Works
(VEW), founded 1930 in Sydney by the Bazzano family. Until the late '60s(?)
they manufactured aluminum hubs, brakes, handlebars, stems, seat posts,
pedals and chain sets. Production was fairly small but continued during
WWII. Probably best known for their hubs, which were used by Malvern Star
among others. John Bazzano (grandson of the founder) is now head of Shimano
Australia. Charlie Bazzano (John's uncle) represented Australia in cycling
in the '48 Olympics. John's son Matthew is also a successful racer (1990
Aussie champ). |
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