Little known French gem - Late 80's POELAERT

[Helmut Head]

Here's my latest find - I saw this and thought it looked interesting - I've never heard of the maker Raymond Poelaert - apparently he was an apprentice of the great Rene Herse and later his daughter Lily. He was based in the Paris area.
Based on the date code on the Campag chainset (51) it will be from 1989 or 1990. The bike is totally original and in pretty good shape - Frame is Columbus Aelle and groupset is Campagnolo Athena / Chorus. Wheel rims are Mavic GP4 and look as though they've had little use. Can't wait to give it a spin!

 

[Ideale]

A lovely frame which looks in VGC.Did you find it in France?

 

[Helmut Head]

I did indeed find it in France - in Brittany.
Condition is really good , however, there are a few paint chips / scratches which are mainly from storage.

 

[chickendrumsticks]

Nice.