Unknown frame (french?)

[Woz]

I saw that myself. No idea of the builder as it has quite a few common features with a few constucteurs.

..... and constantly changing over time too. Curved brake bridge and the long seat-stay tips are a very nice feature.

 

[Battersby]

Back to the bosses, would simpex band on work without the band?

 

[Woz]

Back to the bosses, would simpex band on work without the band?

The link posted earlier includes some very informative comments. In short, yes, but with the reservation I have never done this myself, but have tried various Huret levers from band on clamps on a Simplex boss and they have all worked.

 

[Battersby]

The link posted earlier includes some very informative comments. In short, yes, but with the reservation I have never done this myself, but have tried various Huret levers from band on clamps on a Simplex boss and they have all worked.

Much appreciated, thanks.

 

[Battersby]

OK, frame turned up yesterday. Its as nice as I hoped and will be off to Argos for a few changes and paint.

Band on simplex levers don't fit. I may get them changed for standard bosses to make my life easy.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

OK, frame turned up yesterday. Its as nice as I hoped and will be off to Argos for a few changes and paint.

Band on simplex levers don't fit. I may get them changed for standard bosses to make my life easy.

I think I have some Huret levers in the box of sh*t you can try. Post cost only.

 

[Battersby]

I think I have some Huret levers in the box of shit you can try. Post cost only.

Thanks for the kind offer but I think I'll get Argos to just change the bosses. I'm guessing Argos is the go to still, anyone have other recommendations?

I can't work out if I should build it up with modern parts (7700 or campag) or a TA chainset and huret derailleurs. I'll get it painted first and then work out things after.