Vintage French randonneuer's and porteurs.

[Woz]

The 1945 Alex Singer Porteur is a gem. High end and beautifully finished - what a work bike

 

[Woz]

Classy vintage umbrella mount on a ladies bike.

 

[dorset boy]

Prefer to see something with a nice rack at the front.

"ALL HAIL THE MERLOT" Is that front rack ok Woz ?

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

French constructeur bicycles are often imitated, but seldom replicated. Builders such as René Herse, Alex Singer and Jacques Ausécache contributed to a golden era of traveling by bike that we’re still attempting to interpret for our own generation.

Details such as those found on this frame by Jacques Ausécache, are still referenced by modern builders, albeit with modern technological improvements. Ausécache is not as well known as his contemporaries, perhaps because he was actually participating in randonées or brevets. He was instrumental in founding the Cyclotouristes Saint-Mauriens club in 1934, which still exists today with 56 members, and the club’s decal can be seen on the rear fender. This bike was built for a club member around 1947-49 and has obviously seen more than it’s fair share of touring miles. The components were top shelf in their day, the most notable being the Le Chat front derailleur, a rare item as they required permanent installation into the frame.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Fin.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Curious as to whether anyone would be interested in a not French or vintage thread? No specific era (No pizza cutters) or country, Tourers/Campeurs, Trade/Porteurs, Audax/Randonneurs. I guess bikes I find beautiful or interesting.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Found more pictures of the Rene Herse on page 69.

 

[Mickeyspinn]

French constructeur bicycles are often imitated, but seldom replicated. Builders such as René Herse, Alex Singer and Jacques Ausécache contributed to a golden era of traveling by bike that we’re still attempting to interpret for our own generation.

Details such as those found on this frame by Jacques Ausécache, are still referenced by modern builders, albeit with modern technological improvements. Ausécache is not as well known as his contemporaries, perhaps because he was actually participating in randonées or brevets. He was instrumental in founding the Cyclotouristes Saint-Mauriens club in 1934, which still exists today with 56 members, and the club’s decal can be seen on the rear fender. This bike was built for a club member around 1947-49 and has obviously seen more than it’s fair share of touring miles. The components were top shelf in their day, the most notable being the Le Chat front derailleur, a rare item as they required permanent installation into the frame.

Le chat c'est mignon

 

[Mickeyspinn]

Curious as to whether anyone would be interested in a not French or vintage thread? No specific era (No pizza cutters) or country, Tourers/Campeurs, Trade/Porteurs, Audax/Randonneurs. I guess bikes I find beautiful or interesting.

Go for it.....but don't forget your duties here
We need our daily/hourly dose you know!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Le chat c'est mignon

Oui, c'est vrai.