I am not nuch help with french bikes but, I just installed my seconf Wood BB and they are very nice. a bit tricky to get centered, I can't imagine what an asymetrical will be like. great BBs and the best part is once you have the BB you just need $30 rings to move it from an Italian to french frame.
nice looking bikes
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