Very reminiscent of early ahead stem designs to be honest, looks nice.
Vintage French randonneuer's and porteurs.
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Wow....stunner! Bam a lam....black Betty!
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me too, slender loveliness
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While the age-old tradition of bicycle touring comes of age, the debate continues as to whether modern touring bicycles should be referred to as randonneurs, considering the fact that there are differences that define the two disciplines. In the case of this wonderfully elaborate machine by French artisan builder Alex Singer, as it was designed for both in the country from whence the term originated, let’s leave it with its romantic title.
Alex Singer, along with Rene Herse is one of the most revered frame builders of the modern age, generating a worldwide cult following and escalating the sale value for collectors. Singer was born in Budapest in 1905 and moved to France in 1923. After a professional racing career, he devoted himself to touring and manufacturing bicycles. He was joined by Ernest Csuka and together they established Cycles Alex Singer as one of France’s leading frame building shops, on a reputation for elegant, robust racing, touring and tandem frames with innovative details for their time.
This particular model was discovered on eBay in ‘original’ condition, but you can buy a brand new Alex Singer for around €5-8k. The new models are made by the son of Ernest Csuka, Olivier, at the original Alex Singer premises in Levallois Perret, France. Thanks to Kaptain Amerika.
Alex Singer, along with Rene Herse is one of the most revered frame builders of the modern age, generating a worldwide cult following and escalating the sale value for collectors. Singer was born in Budapest in 1905 and moved to France in 1923. After a professional racing career, he devoted himself to touring and manufacturing bicycles. He was joined by Ernest Csuka and together they established Cycles Alex Singer as one of France’s leading frame building shops, on a reputation for elegant, robust racing, touring and tandem frames with innovative details for their time.
This particular model was discovered on eBay in ‘original’ condition, but you can buy a brand new Alex Singer for around €5-8k. The new models are made by the son of Ernest Csuka, Olivier, at the original Alex Singer premises in Levallois Perret, France. Thanks to Kaptain Amerika.
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1945 Alex Singer, check the box lining!! Translation below.
Antique Alex Singer porteur type bike from 1945 in very good condition comprising:
Steel frame and fork, size 52 x 57, black colour with red, green and yellow stripes
AVA aluminium handlebars and stem, Atomico bell
Mafac cantilever front brake lever and caliper, Torpedo rear brake, Durax crankset,
650 wheels, Rigida rims, 650 B Michelin tyres, Huret butterflies, Pryma leather seat,
Front and rear mudguards and chain guard RBN, front and rear luggage rack Alex Singer
Front and rear lighting Soubitez and Cibié by dynamo,
Rare model in very good condition and entirely original.
Antique Alex Singer porteur type bike from 1945 in very good condition comprising:
Steel frame and fork, size 52 x 57, black colour with red, green and yellow stripes
AVA aluminium handlebars and stem, Atomico bell
Mafac cantilever front brake lever and caliper, Torpedo rear brake, Durax crankset,
650 wheels, Rigida rims, 650 B Michelin tyres, Huret butterflies, Pryma leather seat,
Front and rear mudguards and chain guard RBN, front and rear luggage rack Alex Singer
Front and rear lighting Soubitez and Cibié by dynamo,
Rare model in very good condition and entirely original.
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