I like them but the Mafac ones have a more fluted(?) edge to them giving them more of a flowing line. But I like the idea and it has given me another option for my drops which is good. Thank you.
Vintage French randonneuer's and porteurs.
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Guinessisgoodforyou
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It's French and it's beautiful.
Blackbike
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New Old Stock RADIOS No16 lighting kit fender mount, complete as a reference, The Brevete S.G.D.G. is a French patent mark that ended in 1968 so its no later than that. Anyone know the year range?
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Guinessisgoodforyou
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No idea of the year. Pehaps look at some Daniel Rebour drawings? Nice set, quite rare I'd have thought.New Old Stock RADIOS No16 lighting kit fender mount complete, The Brevete S.G.D.G. is a French patent mark that ended in 1968 so its no later than that. Anyone know the year range?
: Mike
Blackbike
Retro Guru
In this thread there is a Alex Singer restoration with this light set installed, I was cruising Ebay and saw this set with the a asking price close to what was being asked for the standard trashed set of lamps I had no choice, I had to buy them. Not for resale but just to have a beautiful piece of history. I will take your advice and do some research as I have some Rebour in the bookshelf.
Thanks: Mike
Lovely @Blackbike - Best I can help with the dynamo would be just after WWII. Probably produced one way or another throughout the 50s at a guess. Some have found homemade modifications presumably for "blackout", but nothing concrete. Only a catalogue, advert or report from a trade show would provide a proper answer really.
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Guinessisgoodforyou
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I think sometimes we get so wrapped up trying to identify bikes and parts we forget to just enjoy them. Just as you say.
