I've just found a Grail bike! French Constructeur Randonneur content.
02-08-12, 11:24 AM
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I've just found a Grail bike! French Constructeur Randonneur content.
It's not a Rene Herse or Alex Singer but i love it!
I'm so excited i had to post this before uploading the photos
I'm so excited i had to post this before uploading the photos
02-08-12, 11:28 AM
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I only went to the shop to buy a brake and this bike was just sat there.
He hadn't even thought of a price!
He hadn't even thought of a price!
02-08-12, 11:33 AM
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I'll have to believe everything they say about the French is true.....unless I see some pics!
02-08-12, 12:21 PM
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Looks like just another entry-level 80's UJB to me....
You'll have to POST A LOT MORE PICS to prove otherwise, Daveyates!
You'll have to POST A LOT MORE PICS to prove otherwise, Daveyates!
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Oh, that's my mom's old bike. When will you be available for my sister to pick it up?
02-08-12, 12:45 PM
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02-08-12, 01:03 PM
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02-08-12, 01:09 PM
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SCORE!!! Congratulations - looking forward to more pics. I just love a good campeur.
02-08-12, 03:50 PM
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That bike looks like it could go to all corners of the planet!
Somethng one would expect Lawrence of Arabia or Hemingway would chose to ride.........Oop's!, maybe I'm a little bit "over-gushing" here....
Nice grail find Dave! Congratulations! Now lets see that resto started soon!
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Somethng one would expect Lawrence of Arabia or Hemingway would chose to ride.........Oop's!, maybe I'm a little bit "over-gushing" here....
Nice grail find Dave! Congratulations! Now lets see that resto started soon!
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02-08-12, 05:09 PM
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I'm moving to Paris....
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Man that looks as heavy as my first balloon tire bike with the gastank!
02-08-12, 05:26 PM
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Oooh, looks like a nice find! Dave, you certainly have the knack! More pics, please?
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Oh damn! What a find!!
Even comes with a red constructeur combo lock.
Even comes with a red constructeur combo lock.
02-08-12, 05:48 PM
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Dang. Look at the contraptions on that thing. Is that another Simplex "suicide" front derailleur? That front wheel looks a little funny on there but what a score. Can't wait to see close ups of this bike.
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Well the bike is completely stripped now with just the crank to remove. The condition of the paint on the frame is looking better than i first thought.
There are a few little chips here and there but i think it is going to clean up well.
The component list...
Aluminium Normandy clone Exceltoo super competion hubs.
Aluminium Super champion rims.
A Duprat Universal crank.
Morvil cantilever brakes
Ideale 63 leather saddle.
Simplex ( Grand Prix ) Rear derailleur.
I'm not sure of the front derailleur marque but the outer cage is snapped off.
Pivo , Philippe clone Stem.
Aluminium Randonneur bars and brake levers.
Roto Phare dynamo.
The Campeur racks are made from hollow pipe.
I'll post some more photos of the frame tomorrow.
There are a few little chips here and there but i think it is going to clean up well.
The component list...
Aluminium Normandy clone Exceltoo super competion hubs.
Aluminium Super champion rims.
A Duprat Universal crank.
Morvil cantilever brakes
Ideale 63 leather saddle.
Simplex ( Grand Prix ) Rear derailleur.
I'm not sure of the front derailleur marque but the outer cage is snapped off.
Pivo , Philippe clone Stem.
Aluminium Randonneur bars and brake levers.
Roto Phare dynamo.
The Campeur racks are made from hollow pipe.
I'll post some more photos of the frame tomorrow.