Vintage French randonneuer's and porteurs.

[grantoury]

Brival, not heard of the either. Some beautiful details all over, just plain nice. Possibly a small builder or sub contractor.

interesting brakes

 

[Woz]

Here we are - don't recognise the brand M Poirot. 60s / 70s? Cheap as chips. Some elbow grease and parts needed.

Interesting rear DS drop-out. Looks like some transition period going on.

https://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/1976197172.htm

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Here we are - don't recognise the brand M Poirot. 60s / 70s? Cheap as chips. Some elbow grease and parts needed.

Interesting rear DS drop-out. Looks like some transition period going on.

https://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/1976197172.htm

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That has real potential, think its 60s, drop out would appear to be transitional as you say. Chainstay mount and drop out mount.

 

[Woz]

Yes, can't be many left in that condition surely?

Agree - it's that kind of accessory which just got unbolted one day, thrown to the back of the garage waiting for a spring clean and then off to the tip. Guess we need to remind ourselves too that selling cast off stuff back then was either word of mouth, wait for a street flea market, or a local ad in the local newspaper.

 

[grantoury]

Agree - it's that kind of accessory which just got unbolted one day, thrown to the back of the garage waiting for a spring clean and then off to the tip. Guess we need to remind ourselves too that selling cast off stuff back then was either word of mouth, wait for a street flea market, or a local ad in the local newspaper.

Or passing on to family, friends

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

The plastic monstrosity I carried my son on went to the tip because no one wanted it.

 

[grantoury]

I sat in one of these as a kid. Sat on the rack, so lookdd left the entire way. I wonder if it survived

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

My French post bike needs wicker luggage.

 

[Woz]

Got to give it to the guy who did that restoration - the child seat, shellac on the cloth bar tape, red frame just oozes quality and a keen eye.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Got to give it to the guy who did that restoration - the child seat, shellac on the cloth bar tape, red frame just oozes quality and a keen eye.

Yes, well done but not over restored. Most parts you see mirror polished were never finished like that originally. I wonder how comfortable shellac tape is to ride on though.