Show your French bikes!
07-11-15, 10:37 PM
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Jeunet 630, I'm probably going to just flat plain copy @southpawboston on mine. It's kinda cute like it is:
Then there's this cool Rochet mixte I picked up, needs a bit of work:
Fairly rare US import model Gitane Gran Tourisme, Lefol fenders, MAFAC Raids ready to go. 700c or 650b? Fender clearance will tell.
Finally, a 1950's vintage Rochet for a complete restoration:
Then there's this cool Rochet mixte I picked up, needs a bit of work:
Fairly rare US import model Gitane Gran Tourisme, Lefol fenders, MAFAC Raids ready to go. 700c or 650b? Fender clearance will tell.
Finally, a 1950's vintage Rochet for a complete restoration:
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07-12-15, 06:24 AM
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This is my Jeunet 620 Super Olympique. Forum member "bdub" was kind enough to work out a trade for the frame. I gave it a razzle dazzle Testors paint job. Equipped with Nervar Sport steel cotterless cranks and my well used Lionrone saddle. Simplex Prestige derailleurs and an engraved Jeunet handlebar.
07-12-15, 06:36 AM
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Mercier with lots of upgrades.
07-12-15, 07:39 AM
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Beautiful! These pics are inspiring....
07-12-15, 10:19 AM
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Posted this on this thread before, but added the correct crankset so i figured I would post it up again. Early 1950,s CRITERIUM. Lots of patina here. I figured the old bridge would be the perfect backdrop.
Criterium Slideshow by yesrocks2001 | Photobucket
Criterium Slideshow by yesrocks2001 | Photobucket
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07-14-15, 05:30 PM
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From left to right, 84 Peugeot PSV, 85 (est.) Vitus Plus Carbone 7, 84 (est.), Peugeot PY10FC, all built up "Tout French", of course!
Bonne Fête de la Fédération!!
07-15-15, 07:56 AM
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Very neat old bike, Steve.
Posted this on this thread before, but added the correct crankset so i figured I would post it up again. Early 1950,s CRITERIUM. Lots of patina here. I figured the old bridge would be the perfect backdrop.
Criterium Slideshow by yesrocks2001 | Photobucket
Criterium Slideshow by yesrocks2001 | Photobucket
07-17-15, 03:48 AM
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Sorry for the picture...
My 1965 CHARDONNET
My 1965 CHARDONNET
07-17-15, 03:54 AM
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And this GITANE with a triple "Stronglight 80" and CAMPAGNOLO "Chorus" derailleurs...probably a post 1990 model MACH , but non identified ...
07-17-15, 05:46 PM
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Almost finished the '52 Urago - installed a frame pump and left side Stronglight 49d crank arm, hoping to find some chain rings in the near future, most likely 42/46T T.A. cyclotourist ones. Anyone know the maximum tooth difference with the Simplex Tour de France rear derailleur? I know with the limited chain wrap capability it is not much. Looking at the seat and head tube angles I initially thought something like 71/73 degrees but found out it is 73.5 ST and 75 for the HT, seems they were trying for very little trail back then figuring it would reduce steering effort. An online calculator puts the trail at 19mm and wheel flop at 9mm but the bike rides decently with no surprises. Holds a straight line rather well.
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07-17-15, 08:40 PM
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Very jealous - had a PSV, love the PY10FC (grail bike) and would take the Vitus in a heartbeat. That's a great collection!
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07-17-15, 10:20 PM
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Almost finished the '52 Urago - installed a frame pump and left side Stronglight 49d crank arm, hoping to find some chain rings in the near future, most likely 42/46T T.A. cyclotourist ones. Anyone know the maximum tooth difference with the Simplex Tour de France rear derailleur? I know with the limited chain wrap capability it is not much. Looking at the seat and head tube angles I initially thought something like 71/73 degrees but found out it is 73.5 ST and 75 for the HT, seems they were trying for very little trail back then figuring it would reduce steering effort. An online calculator puts the trail at 19mm and wheel flop at 9mm but the bike rides decently with no surprises. Holds a straight line rather well.
07-18-15, 12:27 AM
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07-18-15, 06:24 AM
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^Thanks. Tires are Tufo tubular cyclocross tires. They are probably coming off the bike though. They ride very slow on pavement. I have a pair of Challenge Grifo tires that are very similar and they ride much faster. Something about the heavy Tufo sidewall perhaps, I don't know.
08-21-15, 12:53 PM
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70s Mercier 300
And here's my early 70s Mercier 300 (1973, probably):
Mafac Racer Brakes
Belleri Handlebar
Simplex Prestige Rear and Front derailleur
Stronglight Crankset
Liotard pedals
Selle Italia Grand Prix saddle (the round badge is there to cover a minor scratch
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It goes like it's fresh from the factory.
I'm planning to change the bar tape with a White one, and to add a vintage chrome pump (for wich the bike already has the stands).
Mafac Racer Brakes
Belleri Handlebar
Simplex Prestige Rear and Front derailleur
Stronglight Crankset
Liotard pedals
Selle Italia Grand Prix saddle (the round badge is there to cover a minor scratch
)It goes like it's fresh from the factory.
I'm planning to change the bar tape with a White one, and to add a vintage chrome pump (for wich the bike already has the stands).
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08-21-15, 08:45 PM
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Pugsley, my French (mostly) companion of the bike path: 
08-25-15, 11:10 AM
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Other pict of my 1965 CHARDONNET
08-25-15, 11:39 AM
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Dang! I really need to spend more time on LBC ...
Very nice!
Very nice!
08-25-15, 12:16 PM
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I am very happy with this bicycle, because it is a rare NOS of this builder, I find it , not on the LBC but on a flea market...Henri CHARDONNET was a local champion and , after, he was builder in TOULON on the south of France, he built some bicycles with B.CARRE frames and after, with CIZERON frames (CIZERON makes also frames for Frncesco MOSER bicycles).
H.CHARDONNET was renowned for an excellent builder of pretty bicycles with nice colours and finish and this one has a pretty look and an original 36_52 crankset ...a "compact" in 1965...probably because the Mt FARON was near H.CHARDONNET store ...
H.CHARDONNET was renowned for an excellent builder of pretty bicycles with nice colours and finish and this one has a pretty look and an original 36_52 crankset ...a "compact" in 1965...probably because the Mt FARON was near H.CHARDONNET store ...
08-25-15, 12:36 PM
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details of the fork
and the rear derailleur, one of the first HURET "svelto" model
and the rear derailleur, one of the first HURET "svelto" model
08-25-15, 02:21 PM
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It has even got the little black wing nuts.
That village is beautiful.
"What color shall I paint my chateau?"
That village is beautiful.
"What color shall I paint my chateau?"