Gachon bike and Quebec cycling history
11-15-10, 10:45 AM
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Gachon bike and Quebec cycling history
While researching this Gachon bike on ebay, I came upon this site and article. Great set of pictures from the heydey of cycling.
https://protourquebecmontreal.com/new...vers-le-passe/
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
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https://protourquebecmontreal.com/new...vers-le-passe/
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
11-15-10, 12:29 PM
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Great website pics. It really was an amazing time for cycling in Canada. As much as I love Steve Bauer, I wouldn't rank his accomplishments over Torchy Peden's. I'm also hoping that Ryder Hesjerdal is next.
The Gachon looks like a roadster converted to racer. Sweet lugs and graphics!
The Gachon looks like a roadster converted to racer. Sweet lugs and graphics!
11-15-10, 12:47 PM
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Great website pics. It really was an amazing time for cycling in Canada. As much as I love Steve Bauer, I wouldn't rank his accomplishments over Torchy Peden's. I'm also hoping that Ryder Hesjerdal is next.
The Gachon looks like a roadster converted to racer. Sweet lugs and graphics!
The Gachon looks like a roadster converted to racer. Sweet lugs and graphics!
11-15-10, 01:05 PM
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I agree with T-Mar. Looks like the bike was designed to work with smaller wheels. And the fork is buh buh buh ... uh, nice graphics!
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oh man, a friend of mine here in MTL was talking about getting one of these from craigslist. It had similar paint but apparently had track ends. I'll ask him about it.
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