Not vintage or French Tourers/Campeurs, Trade/Porteurs, Audax/Randonneurs, Commuters/Town
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I do find it a bit strange that they took such a classic design and didn't at least make it more versatile with ability to run rim brakes. It seems odd. But I'm guessing it is cutting costs. Also I think it would have looked nicer lugged.
@non-fixie is my new best friend. I reckon we can get it on behind and in front of the bike sheds. 
Was thinking about all this stuff the other day. Like we had the fixie thing, which started with crap bike boom French 10 speeds and progressed to Italian race breeds. Now we have a fashion of dusting off, what 40s - 60s French bikes and to be honest I think it is great. My only gripe is the people doing this born in the USA must have some recognition and be more willing and provide a * to explain what they are ripping off / inspired by and for what reasons and give some credit to the originals. I don't like to see history watered down to the point someone new entering the cycling world thinks it's something radically new and different thinking. It should, correctly be presented as dusting cob-webs off and re-visiting a bygone era, and personally, if done right, I don't think it would affect their sales either.
Was thinking about all this stuff the other day. Like we had the fixie thing, which started with crap bike boom French 10 speeds and progressed to Italian race breeds. Now we have a fashion of dusting off, what 40s - 60s French bikes and to be honest I think it is great. My only gripe is the people doing this born in the USA must have some recognition and be more willing and provide a * to explain what they are ripping off / inspired by and for what reasons and give some credit to the originals. I don't like to see history watered down to the point someone new entering the cycling world thinks it's something radically new and different thinking. It should, correctly be presented as dusting cob-webs off and re-visiting a bygone era, and personally, if done right, I don't think it would affect their sales either.
I prefer the modern looking one
Understandable in a way. It is more recognisable, along with it's updated more modern parts and it is a beautifully finished crafted frame.
It is very well done. My only reservation would be a longer head-tube by about 1". Fashion today - and why I don't know - and in particular in the USA - means hand position about level with saddle. For me though, the French bike is ergonomically perfect where the hands are just plonked where they should be with some forward lean weight over the front.
non-fixie
Senior Retro Guru
It's a randonneur, it's quirky, it's cool, it's cute, it's gorgeous.
It's an extensively reworked Araya Micro Hurry 16. Note the rear cable hanger, the front rack and the canti bosses, all made and added by the owner:
The original:
More info about this bike and another red example the owner has modified can be found here:
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It's an extensively reworked Araya Micro Hurry 16. Note the rear cable hanger, the front rack and the canti bosses, all made and added by the owner:
The original:
More info about this bike and another red example the owner has modified can be found here:
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Now this is a bicycle!!!!!!!It's a randonneur, it's quirky, it's cool, it's cute, it's gorgeous.
It's an extensively reworked Araya Micro Hurry 16. Note the rear cable hanger, the front rack and the canti bosses, all made and added by the owner:
The original:
More info about this bike and another red example the owner has modified can be found here:
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grantoury
Kona Fan
Is this an aluminium Crust?
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