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A bit more info. In 1953 I started at Peter Symonds school and was keen on cycling but had an old modified roadster like most of my mates. So we looked enviously at some of the equipment adorning our school cycle sheds and the wall outside it. One of the "gen" bikes belonged to Mick Burridge...

Blast from the Past Just found this ad from Cycling in 1959 in my papers... Influenced me at age 17. Of course, Rousseau (a pure sprinter) was not on a Helyett H57UK, which was made for the British road market with BSF threading and UK dimensions.

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Re: Hello Velo Fellow, Is the size 23" centres or to top of top tube? If you are interested to to sell on the frame and save further work, please contact me. I have just collected a beat up Helyett tourer with the nice French mudguards, Simplex touring gear and lots of rust. Will try to get...

Re: Nice Job. The frame was indeed made for the UK market. The model number is H57 UK and had BSF threading. You are right about the quality too. The BB was not properly faced on my frame and the fluted top of the seat stay was poorly finished. It was a good lively frame though. One small point...

Yes - Question is, where is it now? B.

Re: Helyett Hi, What did you decide to do with the Helyett? I actually raced on one in the late 50s in Hampshire. Now I renovate bikes for a hobby and wOuld like to get one. If you are interested please contact me, Bilcycle