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Fourth generation Clerc early 1980s using 28mm aluminium tubing. The expander seat post has all but been abandoned as a bad idea in...

There was early friction between Wolhauser and his supplier Clerc. Wolhauser wanted to have exclusivity but it was not really acceptable...

Third generation early 1980. The fork legs are glued into the steerer, the saddle clamp is by an internal expander seat post, the...

Another early 1970s Clerc. Note the reinforcement of the bottle cages, a sure tell of the first generation frames.

First generation of Clerc for Wolhauser in 30mm aluminium tubing

As with most artisan builders they were a bit 'arty'. Clerc often stencilled his frames 'Etude par Raymond Clerc', fair play it's a work...

A later anodised version. Seat lug, wow!

Raymond Clerc made many frames for Wolhauser, which were then decalled accordingly. In house Wolhauser had no one who could soudo brass...

Entry level Shimano brakes are very good quality. Either that or a vintage pair of Exage or 105, probably about the same for cost...

The Comete is a nice example. The only thing I would change on it is perhaps the brakes. A lot of modern choices, but probably Shimano...

VAR tool #78

The method of connecting octagonal aluminum tubes into aluminum lugs with connector bolts was employed by Pierre Caminade as early as...

Mecadural: how it works In the days before screw and glue of Alan, no sufficient bonding materials were available, so MecaDural...

Gloria Corsa Special brake calipers CLB dual levers Felix Boehm Super Legger hubs Lefol Mudguards Stronglight 49D LJ Simplex gears

Another lovely Mecadural