1940-45 Gnome Rhone alloy bicycle

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Very fine original Gnome et Rhone alloy bicycle. These very interesting and under-rated bikes were built by the famous aviation firm, their large industrial capacity enabled them to make nearly all the parts themselves, the only outsourced parts on this bike are the lighting, derailleur and pedals. GR did actually make their own pedals on some bikes, bars and levers. So this is a very distinctive bike with parts that you will find on no other bike, GR chainguard, GR stem, GR brakes, GR stamped hubs, GR stamped rims, GR mudguards, home designed GR rear rack. All these parts have a very interesting "art deco" design. The different logos all integrate the motif of a propeller, giving an impression of speed, and showing that this bike was created by an aviation firm. Very interesting example of this make of bike, in truly excellent condition, superb chrome and no corrosion to the alloy, and all original.

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The engineering in this bicycle is amazing, 10 speeds in 1909. Pic heavy because 🥰

The Lévocyclette made by Terrot. An explanation of operation is included below.

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The Lévocyclette is a really nice bike, early model with round fork top and early serial number, quite big size, lots of good original nickel and paint, will clean up beautifully. Complete with Terrot chains, brakes, levers etc.

Nice Brown saddle a bit torn both sides will need repair, Terrot saddle bag. One small dented area on rear stay (dynamo clamp?), otherwise good all original. Back rim very nice lining under grey overpaint. Mudguard missing at the front, rusty at the back.

Spectacular and rare machine, a must in any serious bike collection.

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Terrot system H bike. So rare and very special, I hope the missing parts have been remade and a rebuild has been carried out.

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Very rare Terrot H system bike, with sliding rear cogs gear change. Top quality model, large frame, nice handlebar shape, grips, all correct Terrot brakes, Terrot saddle, original mudguards, correct rear rim, special back hub, beautiful pedals and toe-clips, super super rare model. I know of a handful in collections, I have never seen one for sale. It's the rarest of all Terrot models.

Missing rear pulley wheels, the last photo shows a complete Terrot H, showing what needs to be remade.

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1920 Terrot HT system bike, another beauty. A gear chart is shown also, in metric. 1920 terrot ht 1.webp 1920 terrot ht 2.webp 1920 terrot ht 3.webp 1920 terrot ht 4.webp 1920 terrot ht 5.webp 1920 terrot ht 6.webp 1920 terrot ht 7.webp 1920 terrot ht 8.webp 1920 terrot ht 9.webp 1920 terrot ht 10.webp

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1920 Terrot HT system bike, good original condition, just missing brakes. Extremely rare 4 speed bicycle offering a wide range of gearing, with fixed chain line and 4 speed pinion sliding in and out of the rear hub. Terrot were pioneers in developing multiple speed bicycles (polymultiplié) for mountainous areas, the HT was with the levocyclette one of their most interesting and expensive models. The HT Terrot won gold medal of the Touring Club de France in 1922. Nice condition paint and nickel, this is a bike with much original patina that will react well to conservative restoration work. Top quality machine from the best french maker of the time, very very rare, fascinating technicaly, good original condition, this is a very collectible bicycle.
 

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