Originally Posted by
John E
You need the seat tube OD (probably 28.0mm for a French bike) and the seat post OD (26.4mm in a 28.0mm tube would indicate butted tubing, probably 531). The brand of dropouts (Simplex?) would help, as well.
Based on the integral derailleur hanger and chromed stays, I am guessing this is a PX-10 equivalent. If I am right, this is a keeper, if it is your size (way to tall for me).
John,
You were one of the BF members that chimmed in on earlier threads relating to 'Stella', so I thank you for you input. Unfourtunately I don't own the bike so I can't take a closer look than that photo.
this is from Sheldon Brown on French Frames:
"The better models, those with
Reynolds 531 or other high quality tubing, commonly featured Simplex
forged fork ends, with built in Simplex-type derailer hangers".
So, seems like you're right on que. Did you see the bike in the link I posted though? There's a Columbus sticker on the downtube. I have also seen similiar example with "Durifort" tubes and Huret drop-outs with the afore-mentioned Nervar Crankset:
Vintage French Stella Road Bike 61 Durifort Huret Mavic Mafac Simplex No Peugeot | eBay
