Vintage French randonneuer's and porteurs.

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I can’t see the pic’s Bob..?

Try now Ben.

 

[ferrus]

Oh that’s lovely

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

1975 Motobecane Grand Touring. Not high end but none the worse for that.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Fantastic Huret speedo. Fin.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

1927 Leo Chardon.

 

[chickendrumsticks]

1927 Leo Chardon.
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Yes! It appeals to my sense of the absurd.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Beautiful 1970s Routens. Without the usual additions, but nice anyhow.

 

[s.e.charles]

beautiful "save"



that front rack is making me feel all tingley

 

[s.e.charles]

Q: what is the rational behind closing up the brake levers?

Q: are the bars left untaped "just in case" regular grabs are added?

thanks

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Q: what is the rational behind closing up the brake levers?

Q: are the bars left untaped "just in case" regular grabs are added?

thanks

I assume so you can brake from the top of the handlebars. Called guidonnet levers.

You can get "honking stops" which are effectively dummy brake hoods that fit in the gap.