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SIP 5644 radial monobloc calliper in red for Vespa.RetroRetro NewsRetro Products

New 4-pot SIP Radial calliper | News

Launched at their recent open weekend are these tasty new SIP 5644 monoblock radial Vespa callipers. As the power and performance of scooter engines increase we need to upgrade other components to match. These brake callipers are compatible with various Vespa and Piaggio models, including PK, PX, GTS, and Zip,…
iggy-grainger
4 June 2025
Clutch Assist for Lambretta, a handy kit that makes the clutch lever 50% lighter. Available from ScooterLab.RetroRetro ReviewsRetro Tech

Lambretta Clutch Assist: review and set-up | TECH

Tired of your heavy Lambretta clutch? There are so many solutions available now, but none are cheaper or easier to fit than Derek Dowling’s Lambretta Clutch Assist (pictured above). As part of my preparations for the publication of the 4th edition of The Complete Spanner’s Manual: Lambretta Scooters, which is scheduled for publication later this…
iggy-grainger
29 May 2025
The Armando brothers stood putside the Armando's Scooter shop in Sheffield 2025.RetroRetro Events

The 2025 Armando’s open day | FEATURE

When it comes to long-established, highly respected scooter shops in the UK, Armando’s Scooters in Sheffield are surely at the top of the list. A shop that first opened for trading some 67 years ago (51 years in its current premises) is impressive. But the roots of Armando Pastorelli’s shop…
iggy-grainger
22 May 2025