I hope you all enjoy this video as much as I did visiting CorsaCorsa. An amazing shop that I was so lucky to get to visit. A late night email 11.30pm the day before, I chanced a visit. An almost instant reply welcoming me to the shop. ♥️
Wow Jon, I think you spent like 7 hrs. in that shop (I can't blame you). I remember my teenage years when I can only dream about bicyles like that. My brother in law has a few in Puerto Rico and nothing rides as smooth as these bicycles...
This is amazing! Rumor has it that Jon actually never made it out of there, and he's still interviewing campy derailleurs and six-speed cassettes to this day....
Jon, you have to go into 100 bike shops and see the same bland models, to really appreciate this video and bike shop. You never see so many nice bikes in one place. thanks for sharing.
That was my Era of bikes-recognized every bike you showed. Love the C35 with Campy gold grouppo.The 50th anniversary Groupon still in the box was amazing. That's where I wanna go when I die!
The most beautiful thing is that you get to Japan in a bike shop where the only spoken language is Campagnolo!!!! That's awesome!!!! I've lost my eyes on Bianchi Centenario. I love Bianchi!!!! I've been a rider myself on bianchi's bikes. I've notice something unusual: Indurain's bike you said from '96. Mounted a '94 cranckset. In '95 Record crankset changed shape with most rounded cranck arms. Probably it depends by Miguelon's preferences or by unavailabilty ok 180 mm long new kind of cranckset.... Who knows???
Love the video Jon, It is just great to see someone who is that passionate about bikes see the bikes of his dreams. Reminds me of all the days as a child I spent in bike shops staring at all the parts I couldn't buy.
How are there dislikes to this video? You must be kidding, that shop is incredible. The owner must be a true devoted bike lover! All the history and craftsmanship, it’s like a museum.
One of the joys of living in Tokyo is that this is close enough to be my LBS. It's about half an hour's ride away from my house. As someone who does most of his riding on an '88 Colnago, it's good to have places like this around.
The artwork is unbelievable. A Cinelli Laser road bike? A Bianchi Centenario? That is kinetic art. Jon was in awe and so was I. The bikes in the background were classic. A Colnago Arabesque! I want to go there just to look at them! Those bikes had soul. Yes, the latest carbon fibre tech is lightweight and attractive in it's own way, but it has nothing on the beauty of those bikes. Polished metal drivetrains have given way to black. Vibrant colors to accent paint. Chrome to carbon weave. Shaped tubing at one time was rare, now it's common. Time moves on, but beauty is timeless. Thank you for making this video!
I started riding in the early 1970s and I had owned a 1978 Colnago Super. This program brought me back to a great time in cycling and frame building. Thanks again!!
Amazing piece of documentary and history. Its amazing that nowadays i can watch something like that for free and that someone like you can get to those people and make a video about them and their work. Such a great times to live in.
The carbon fibre Colnago with the 5-spoke wheels was something to behold. Amazing shop. Great video! Cheers Jon. I would have been drooling just the same.
Best ever GCNtech, more bike shop vids, more rebuild vids, more more more. Love your work. Best one? no I can not choose, no I will not choose I love em all. Especially the storage hanger of the Bianchi, definite Hack!
As a huge Campagnolo fan, this Corsa Corsa shop is now a bucket list visit for me. What a wonderful place filled with beautiful bikes fitted with gorgeous components. Thanks for sharing, Jon!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I started cycling in 1980 and had much of the equipment in the video. It reminded me of how much better in every possible way equipment has gotten since then.
Jon, your sheer delight and unbridled passion in this video touched new heights of enthusiasm. I loved it!! Made me think back to my bikes from the early eighties, 13-18 cassettes or 14-24, 52/42 and down tube gear shifters, one bike with internal tube cabling. Thank you!!
Thanks Jon! Another fantastic video. Your enthusiasm is contagious. I grew up working in bike shops in the 80s. You are spot on with content for GCN's viewing demographic!
As a Ferrari lover, the Colnago C35 with gold detailing hits all the right spot! Praise to you, Jon, for being able to maintain composure in this dream store!!! Absolutely blown away......
Outstanding video Jon. Your genuine passion shines through, to the extent you even liked the beautiful Bianchi. One of the most gorgeous groups of bikes I have ever seen. One can only admire the detailed workmanship. Perhaps an example of the bicycle as an art form.
Bicycles are one of the greatest inventions in the history of humankind: It's a means of transport, fitness equipment, time machine and antidepressant , all in one beautiful package, because my bicycle takes me from a to b while improving my fitness and health, making me feel like I'm 13 again and filling my heart with joy, I don't remember ever being on my bike and not feeling happy.
As someone who started racing in 1986, this is INCREDIBLE to see. I used to spend hours looking through magazines and catalogs at some of these frames and components. Every bike is amazing, I think the winner is that Cinelli Laser road: still one of the best looking frames ever, the Laser blue is incredible, 1st gen C-Record which is bar none the best looking group ever.
there are shops like that all over Japan for every type of fandom! The people are super meticulous in what ever they : work, hobby, have an interest, in... 100% hearing you gush, brings back memories of when I have walked in to random Auto shops and the classic period parts they are stored away for safe keeping.
Oh my god, I’ve just had a ‘gentleman moment” Thank you Jon, that is THE best video EVER to come from GCN Channel. I am now off to Instagram to find corsa corsa. I share that passion for Campagnolo. Thank you
Absolutely awesome video! It's such a joy to see Jon's fascination for old tech and kit. Please keep those retro-videos coming, I really, really enjoy them!
Bike Heaven! Amazing stuff and very very very rare stuff too. Such beautiful handmade craftsmanship in those vintage days. These bicycles have soul unlike the mass production stuff of today.
The light blue Rosin with orange bar tape. A thing of beauty. Looks like most of the bikes are from the 'golden' road era where Campagnolo were dominant. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Great store, great video
Fantastic video. Heart warming and very touching. Sitting at home we could participate in such splendour. My favourite is Bianchi Centenario. A timeless classic. But they are all beautiful. Thanks, John
That was very enjoyable to watch. A bicycle art museum shop at it's best, and not so far from where I am living now. Thank You for showing us these wonderful bikes and where to find them.
Good to see that Jon is as much a bike geek as many of us are. Bravo Jon The special Bianchi has a black chrome finish popular at the time. I was lucky to ride Clement Criterium seta tires on my 1975 Raleigh Competition.
Brilliant passion shown for the retro persuasion Jon. So refreshing in these times of ‘techno gains’. Also great to see someone as enthusiastic about bikes as you - wonderfully different to the sell sell sell buy now trend of late.
Oh My. What a fantastic visit, Jon! Reading through the many comments, I saw - among other iconic references - "Ofmega." My first bicicletta in Regione Puglia (Carovigno) was a low-end, but still very serviceable for this then neophyte, "Moser 51.151" with Ofmega group. That was the bike that started what still goes on for me today: My love of all things Italian related to two-wheels (en la cucina). Thanks for the video, Jon.
It's funny because I don't have much interest for vintage bikes but Jon's interest is contagious! He seems to be so happy that it makes me feel great haha :)
I didn't start riding until the early 2000s, then again in the last couple years. A few of these bikes are older than I am, but my first true road bike was a late 80s steel frame. As aero and lightweight as modern bikes are, and as smooth and plentiful as modern gears are, I still love the aesthetics and geometry of the older bikes. I can't explain why I love them, I just do.
Oh my.....just wow! I visited Tokyo a few years ago and missed this place! What a shop and thank you Jon for the tour around the place. Really is Retro Heaven. So many Rossin's so cool!
Fantastic video! Jon . . . your passion is SO contagious! You' gave my Cinelli Super Corsa a "super nice" a few months ago and it has a pristine early numbered Campagnolo 50th Anniversary groupset fitted. As I've also got the presentation case, full documentation and the rare engraved crankset cover extracting tool, I was so gratified to see you raving over that unused 50th Anniversary set. More videos like this please . . . maybe GCN could add a weekly GCN Retro show to its output? Thanks SO much!
I had a Benotto as a teen that looked just like the Rossin at 2:28. Wish I still had it today! Going from a bmx bike to it was awesome as I could cover so much more ground!
That shop is absolutely awesome and I could spend days in there breathing in bountiful bicycle beauty. Jon, you lucky pup you.
Thanks!
I hope you all enjoy this video as much as I did visiting CorsaCorsa.
An amazing shop that I was so lucky to get to visit. A late night email 11.30pm the day before, I chanced a visit. An almost instant reply welcoming me to the shop. ♥️
Christmas has come early or you Jon.
Wow Jon, I think you spent like 7 hrs. in that shop (I can't blame you). I remember my teenage years when I can only dream about bicyles like that. My brother in law has a few in Puerto Rico and nothing rides as smooth as these bicycles...
Jon, you can visit Finland and come touch my 50-year anniversary Campy set anytime you want.
@@chencho7083 lucky!
@@jussiisokuortti3918 on my way. I've never been before.
GCN's "Bike shops of the World"...I'd watch that.
Maybe I should make a comeback?!
Should have titled the video “John hits VO2 max for 21 minutes”.
Fuckin’ brilliant mate 😂
This is amazing! Rumor has it that Jon actually never made it out of there, and he's still interviewing campy derailleurs and six-speed cassettes to this day....
One of the best videos from GCN to date. Outstanding.
I've watched this video multiple times and certainly will watch it over and over again in the future♥
Love those stitched on grips. Got this shop on the list to visit.
Jon, you have to go into 100 bike shops and see the same bland models, to really appreciate this video and bike shop. You never see so many nice bikes in one place. thanks for sharing.
Can we get the Heart Rate data for Jon’s visit to Corsa Corsa?
You can see his watch while checking the Kalavinka. HR 1419!
Definitly over 9000 :)
Heart rate monitor exploded
@@JonCannings Ludicrous Speed Go!
Jon cannings would have loved his 💓 to explode right there..... And he would have died a happy, contended human....
It’s touching and reassuring to witness Jon’s love of bicycles. It’s people like him who make GCN a special thing. Love it!
That was my Era of bikes-recognized every bike you showed. Love the C35 with Campy gold grouppo.The 50th anniversary Groupon still in the box was amazing. That's where I wanna go when I die!
The most beautiful thing is that you get to Japan in a bike shop where the only spoken language is Campagnolo!!!! That's awesome!!!! I've lost my eyes on Bianchi Centenario. I love Bianchi!!!! I've been a rider myself on bianchi's bikes.
I've notice something unusual: Indurain's bike you said from '96. Mounted a '94 cranckset. In '95 Record crankset changed shape with most rounded cranck arms. Probably it depends by Miguelon's preferences or by unavailabilty ok 180 mm long new kind of cranckset.... Who knows???
Love the video Jon, It is just great to see someone who is that passionate about bikes see the bikes of his dreams. Reminds me of all the days as a child I spent in bike shops staring at all the parts I couldn't buy.
Yes. I grew up annoying the hell out of bike shop owners. Hanging around in a shop all day just asking questions and touching rear mechs etc.
@Jon Cannings you're my fav presenter on GCN. your enthusiasm is infectious!
Thanks. That means a lot to me
There's not such a thing like Jon and bikes, it's true real passion
Would have been nice to hear a bit about the shop owner and how this collection was put together......
Perhaps the shop owner wasn’t willing to discuss such matters, many Japanese are often very humble and private people.
Was all stolen
@@shanetonkin2850 7y 77787y
@@shanetonkin2850 Or maybe it's because of the ego of the westerners 😍😎
My mother lives near the shop!
I didn't know that...
After Covid I would definitely visit!
Hearing Jon correctly pronounce Campagnolo warms my heart.
Pronunciation of ‘Record’ needs some work though ;)
Still the best GCN video. Must have watched it 5 or 6 timers now! Bring him back to do an occasional special like this.
How are there dislikes to this video? You must be kidding, that shop is incredible. The owner must be a true devoted bike lover! All the history and craftsmanship, it’s like a museum.
It was just incredible.
One of the joys of living in Tokyo is that this is close enough to be my LBS. It's about half an hour's ride away from my house. As someone who does most of his riding on an '88 Colnago, it's good to have places like this around.
The artwork is unbelievable. A Cinelli Laser road bike? A Bianchi Centenario? That is kinetic art. Jon was in awe and so was I. The bikes in the background were classic. A Colnago Arabesque! I want to go there just to look at them! Those bikes had soul. Yes, the latest carbon fibre tech is lightweight and attractive in it's own way, but it has nothing on the beauty of those bikes. Polished metal drivetrains have given way to black. Vibrant colors to accent paint. Chrome to carbon weave. Shaped tubing at one time was rare, now it's common. Time moves on, but beauty is timeless. Thank you for making this video!
My pleasure.
Agree. Everything in that shop was from an era of lovingly made, artesan bike building. Now its just robot factories.
Very true.
Mechanical art. Truely beautiful. Even stood still.
Beautiful bikes! Can't believe Indurain's bike. That's a place for a pilgramage! Thanks for showing these gems!
@daAnder71 @ 6:32 in. 👍
This is excellent, Jon's genuine, child like enthusiasm comes across with no faking. Fantastic!
Wow, a lot of memories flooding back watching this 😲
There is nothing in the world as beautiful as old campy.Another brilliant upload Jon.
Except for new Campy ;) !!!
@@julmeissonnier no I think the old campy was a work of art.
Agree
My mate is an old campy.
From someone who still rides a 531 frame, you've just made my year.
That is pure bikepassion. Simply a pleasure to watch. Even my little daughter loved it, specially the gold parts ;)
The most amazing thing in that shop was your enthusiasm. It's contagious.
I started riding in the early 1970s and I had owned a 1978 Colnago Super. This program brought me back to a great time in cycling and frame building. Thanks again!!
Amazing piece of documentary and history. Its amazing that nowadays i can watch something like that for free and that someone like you can get to those people and make a video about them and their work. Such a great times to live in.
The best GCN ever. Genuine joy, love and respect for the best of bikes.
I love all the vintage stuff! I remember all that tech coming out in the 80's and 90"s. Thanks for sharing!
Nearly 3 years later and this is still the high water mark of GCN videos. Too bad that guy quit presenting.
The carbon fibre Colnago with the 5-spoke wheels was something to behold. Amazing shop. Great video! Cheers Jon. I would have been drooling just the same.
Best ever GCNtech, more bike shop vids, more rebuild vids, more more more. Love your work. Best one? no I can not choose, no I will not choose I love em all. Especially the storage hanger of the Bianchi, definite Hack!
As a huge Campagnolo fan, this Corsa Corsa shop is now a bucket list visit for me. What a wonderful place filled with beautiful bikes fitted with gorgeous components. Thanks for sharing, Jon!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I started cycling in 1980 and had much of the equipment in the video. It reminded me of how much better in every possible way equipment has gotten since then.
Few people can truly appreciate this video & the history.
Jon's excitement gave me goose bumps.
Jon, your sheer delight and unbridled passion in this video touched new heights of enthusiasm. I loved it!! Made me think back to my bikes from the early eighties, 13-18 cassettes or 14-24, 52/42 and down tube gear shifters, one bike with internal tube cabling. Thank you!!
I almost cry just by seen your passion for all those fabulous bikescycles!!! great video!!
There's nothing more entertaining than Jon talking about retro tech!
I think this has been the best GCN video for a while - the passion for bikes andour sports history really came over , well done Jon
Thanks Jon! Another fantastic video. Your enthusiasm is contagious. I grew up working in bike shops in the 80s. You are spot on with content for GCN's viewing demographic!
just stunning.
As a Ferrari lover, the Colnago C35 with gold detailing hits all the right spot! Praise to you, Jon, for being able to maintain composure in this dream store!!! Absolutely blown away......
Outstanding video Jon. Your genuine passion shines through, to the extent you even liked the beautiful Bianchi. One of the most gorgeous groups of bikes I have ever seen. One can only admire the detailed workmanship. Perhaps an example of the bicycle as an art form.
*even* the Bianchi! Thanks John!
Bicycles are one of the greatest inventions in the history of humankind: It's a means of transport, fitness equipment, time machine and antidepressant , all in one beautiful package, because my bicycle takes me from a to b while improving my fitness and health, making me feel like I'm 13 again and filling my heart with joy, I don't remember ever being on my bike and not feeling happy.
That´s so true, i can´t go down a hill on my bike, without at least thinking "Huuuuiiiiiiii" (in a high pitched voice).
@@AtheistDD i hate to be the killjoy here but I vividly remember going that hill up again not thinking too many happy thoughts
Super happy for Jon getting to do this video.
As someone who started racing in 1986, this is INCREDIBLE to see. I used to spend hours looking through magazines and catalogs at some of these frames and components. Every bike is amazing, I think the winner is that Cinelli Laser road: still one of the best looking frames ever, the Laser blue is incredible, 1st gen C-Record which is bar none the best looking group ever.
These bikes belong in a museum . I would be afraid to ride such a work of art for fear of even scratching it. Beautiful!
Thanks Jon. The beauty of the bikes and your passion made for an excellent video.
I love watching Jon get excited. Nobody on the planet loves bikes more than he does. Except maybe the owner of that incredible shop.
The owner and I were separated at birth. We are now good friends!
@@JonCannings yes. That was clearly obvious from the video. There was no mistaking it. It was the grubby little hands.
If you like extravagant bikes, look into Magni Italcicli. Artemio Granzotto reworked Campagnolo components to absolute perfection In the 80s and 90s.
there are shops like that all over Japan for every type of fandom! The people are super meticulous in what ever they : work, hobby, have an interest, in... 100% hearing you gush, brings back memories of when I have walked in to random Auto shops and the classic period parts they are stored away for safe keeping.
I love how passionate you are, Jon! This videos are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is one of the few videos I really like because is pure Quality.
Oh my god, I’ve just had a ‘gentleman moment”
Thank you Jon, that is THE best video EVER to come from GCN Channel. I am now off to Instagram to find corsa corsa.
I share that passion for Campagnolo.
Thank you
instagram.com/corsacorsa?igshid=8k05pliyj1de
Absolutely awesome video! It's such a joy to see Jon's fascination for old tech and kit. Please keep those retro-videos coming, I really, really enjoy them!
Hope to bring you more soon....
Bike Heaven! Amazing stuff and very very very rare stuff too. Such beautiful handmade craftsmanship in those vintage days. These bicycles have soul unlike the mass production stuff of today.
The light blue Rosin with orange bar tape. A thing of beauty. Looks like most of the bikes are from the 'golden' road era where Campagnolo were dominant. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. Great store, great video
Having grown up in cycling in the 80s this was a fantastic ride back in history. Thanks Jon!
What a wonderful video, it’s so great to see such genuine passion and joy from Jon.
🤳
Favourite bit of tech: Jon Canning says Celeste is beautiful 18:35
😉
But it IS
Synvy Relic that Bianchi black chrome was the whole deal right there!
I always enjoy Jon's enthusiasm for cool / old tech.
A big reason for the popularity of 24 inch front wheels was in team time trials. This allowed riders to draft even tighter.
Absolutely great Episode Jon, 21.31 min of joy,...this shop deserves a documentary :))
The first thing you see when you enter is OFF COURSE a COLNAGO. Pure love!
Fantastic video. Heart warming and very touching. Sitting at home we could participate in such splendour. My favourite is Bianchi Centenario. A timeless classic. But they are all beautiful. Thanks, John
That was very enjoyable to watch. A bicycle art museum shop at it's best, and not so far from where I am living now. Thank You for showing us these wonderful bikes and where to find them.
Good to see that Jon is as much a bike geek as many of us are. Bravo Jon
The special Bianchi has a black chrome finish popular at the time.
I was lucky to ride Clement Criterium seta tires on my 1975 Raleigh Competition.
I don’t really care about bikes. But just watching someone so enthusiastic about it made me watch the whole thing.
Brilliant passion shown for the retro persuasion Jon. So refreshing in these times of ‘techno gains’. Also great to see someone as enthusiastic about bikes as you - wonderfully different to the sell sell sell buy now trend of late.
Cheers Michael
This shop is on my life bucket list - awesome bikes and parts! Thanks for sharing Jon.
I would be just as excited to visit that shop as Jon was. Excellent video!
What a great video! modern aerobikes are cool, but these old bikes are just a work of art.
Oh My. What a fantastic visit, Jon! Reading through the many comments, I saw - among other iconic references - "Ofmega." My first bicicletta in Regione Puglia (Carovigno) was a low-end, but still very serviceable for this then neophyte, "Moser 51.151" with Ofmega group. That was the bike that started what still goes on for me today: My love of all things Italian related to two-wheels (en la cucina). Thanks for the video, Jon.
It's funny because I don't have much interest for vintage bikes but Jon's interest is contagious! He seems to be so happy that it makes me feel great haha :)
I didn't start riding until the early 2000s, then again in the last couple years. A few of these bikes are older than I am, but my first true road bike was a late 80s steel frame. As aero and lightweight as modern bikes are, and as smooth and plentiful as modern gears are, I still love the aesthetics and geometry of the older bikes. I can't explain why I love them, I just do.
Oh my.....just wow! I visited Tokyo a few years ago and missed this place! What a shop and thank you Jon for the tour around the place. Really is Retro Heaven. So many Rossin's so cool!
Absolutely wonderful! When bikes were truly works of art.
Fantastic video! Jon . . . your passion is SO contagious! You' gave my Cinelli Super Corsa a "super nice" a few months ago and it has a pristine early numbered Campagnolo 50th Anniversary groupset fitted. As I've also got the presentation case, full documentation and the rare engraved crankset cover extracting tool, I was so gratified to see you raving over that unused 50th Anniversary set. More videos like this please . . . maybe GCN could add a weekly GCN Retro show to its output? Thanks SO much!
cracking vid Jon - your enthusiasm spilled out in it and left me wanting more vintage bikes. thanks - I think......
One of the best show you ever made
This was extremely special cycle video! Don't know what to say! Absolutely something else, those bikes ... to die for
Art on wheels... simply beautiful!
great shop, wish you had interviewed the owner! the man behind the dream
this, the only thing missing!
Maybe there was a language barrier or something? Still what a wonderful tour!
Amazing bikes amazingly shot and presented video
I had a Benotto as a teen that looked just like the Rossin at 2:28. Wish I still had it today! Going from a bmx bike to it was awesome as I could cover so much more ground!
Jon, happiness brought to a whole other level! … and that Bianchi... amazing...
wow, this is a super cool video. I didn't even know a place like that existed, let alone see all the cool stuff.
Best GCN video ever!
Thank you Jon.
My pleasure
So nice that You went to Corsa Corsa ! Tnx for the show !
That is one of the wonders of the world that place.
What a vid. I am a massive fan of old bikes and parts. Fantastic. What a shop. I must go there.
You've knocked it out the park with this one. Great job.
Jon knows his bike tech history, that's for sure. Great stuff.
Loved the video, the bikes & your enthusiasm Jon !