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Hey Gov, have we had a parts bin and patina BOTM theme yet? I ask, because that's probably the only BOTM that I might have a chance at winning. Another idea is a hybrid / gravel conversion BOTM competition. There are lots of great drop bar conversions of hybrids and 26ers on the site - might...

If I had to go to one bike I think it would be something like a Rivendell Atlantis or a Surly Straggler. Now if it was something I already had in my collection it would probably be my Elephant NFE or maybe my Miyata 1000.

I'd always go with the bike frame that fits properly first

I'm running that exact brand on my 2014 titanium road bike. Campy Zonda wheels, tpu tubes and Vittoria Corsa 2.0 G tires is my set up. I honestly can't tell you if I'm any faster on the bike or if the ride is more comfortable with butyl tubes. I only switched over last year and ran them for a...

Suspension

That would be cool.

The more I learn about French post war cycling culture, the more I find it frustrating that French technological leadership in cyclotouring and non-competitive cycling is rarely recognized these days. If the Japanese had decided to adopt French bicycle standards rather than British we'd probably...

If that was a high end custom bike then it also shows how technology transferred to more affordable bikes over the following decades so that many could afford a quality high performing bicycle for cyclotouring, etc.

This makes me wonder if my experiment with shellac and cotton bar tape will become a major regret at some point.

Love the colour and those panniers are great. I have modern Ortleib back rollers and those look so much nicer.

Nice find and a good price (at least for where I live). I like that era of mountain bike drive train on touring bikes - works well and very flexible in updating to more modern standards if desired. Soma Fabrication and Velo Orange in the US sell very beautiful metal bike fenders. I would check...

Lovely bikes. What size frames? I'm guessing they're 56cm.

carbon and aluminum? Not very much in the local market. $200 CDN maybe?

the Nitto Albatross is a classic. Rivendell, Soma Fabrication and Velo Orange all carry various swept back alt bars in 25.4 and 26.0 clamp sizes.

Very cool. Will mark it in my calendar

I started with the original Specialized Future Shock, which I believe was made by Rock Shock. It was a noodly piece of crap and it needed a Brodie Rock Rooster to tie it together enough to give me confidence to turn while braking. My next foray into suspension was a Bomber Z.5 which worked fine...

I've followed multiple threads over the years.

Interesting bike. No expert here, but I wonder if it could be manufactured in Asia since their mountain bike supply chain went to Asia and everything I've read indicates Derek Bailey brazed his frames together.

I love these threads and I love vintage French bikes, but you guys have cured me of ever wanting to restore one.