French Racing Bicycles

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Here's a few lovelies from my favourite bike shop in Paris. A couple of Gelianos, a Durant, a very nice Motobecane and a distinguished looking Legnano.

The owner (a very nice bloke by the name of Arnaud, and with an encyclopedic knowledgeable about all things French) is currently considering the pros and cons of exporting vintage bikes to the UK. Watch this space He specialises in racing bikes, but has a nice stock of vintage French city bikes and randonneurs also. His prices are excellent.

 

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Geliano, Motobecane, Legnano

 

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A nice Mercier Competition en rosé from 1980s with Dura Ace 1st gen group

 

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Another very lovely Legnano from the same shop.

 

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KAS Vitus Team Pro with CLB brakes and mostly French hardware (same shop).

 

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Purchased this randonneur from them last year for a decent amount.

 

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Rene Herse 1969 race bike

 

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René Herse produced some of the world’s finest road racing and touring bicycles from the 1940s until his death in 1976. He was known as a ‘constructeur’, meaning he not only created the frame, but also many of the parts on the bike as well.

This marvelous example was created in 1969 and is just as relevant today as it was back then. Not only the rear brake cable is internally routed but also the front and rear derailleurs (note the brazed-on entries below the shifters)

 

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Peugeot PY10 LC

 

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MBK Super Record