TVT Carbone
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TVT Carbone
There is one of these in my LBS if anyone is a fan. Don't know the price but if there's any interest in getting it shipped, I'll facilitate...

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Last edited by MiloFrance; 12-19-16 at 10:45 AM.
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Bikes: 1986 Alan Record Carbonio, 1985 Vitus Plus Carbone 7, 1984 Peugeot PSV, 1972 Line Seeker, 1986(est.) Medici Aerodynamic (Project), 1985(est.) Peugeot PY10FC
I would be happy to finally add a TVT in my French CF bike collection.... if the price of the bike and cost of shipping it to The US/California would be reasonable.......
Wish I could see pics of the bike for sale so I can see what condition the bike is in, and information, like frame size
Wish I could see pics of the bike for sale so I can see what condition the bike is in, and information, like frame size
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I would be happy to finally add a TVT in my French CF bike collection.... if the price of the bike and cost of shipping it to The US/California would be reasonable.......
Wish I could see pics of the bike for sale so I can see what condition the bike is in, and information, like frame size
Wish I could see pics of the bike for sale so I can see what condition the bike is in, and information, like frame size
YES!
Right up your alley, if it fits.
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OK, it's a 60ST x 58TT looks smaller but the tape doesn't lie.
https://goo.gl/photos/6Kr7vftQEBdi2oSPA



Still has the matching pedals and seat post. The rest however is a bit of a mishmash. Rear hub is a Mavic 502 (?).
Price is marked at 400€ but I know I can drop him at least 20%. Let me know...
https://goo.gl/photos/6Kr7vftQEBdi2oSPA
Still has the matching pedals and seat post. The rest however is a bit of a mishmash. Rear hub is a Mavic 502 (?).
Price is marked at 400€ but I know I can drop him at least 20%. Let me know...
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Thank you for posting the pics!
Can you re-post the second pic of the bike. it does not want to display on my computer. Might be a problem with the link to the image.
I suspect that the non-displaying pic might be of the whole bike?
Can you re-post the second pic of the bike. it does not want to display on my computer. Might be a problem with the link to the image.
I suspect that the non-displaying pic might be of the whole bike?
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
We got one of those, in pretty nice condition, at the annual Holiday Baskets program for needy families, along with an early 1970s Paramount. These were definitely the two stars of the show, and we made sure the event organizers knew what they were, since they could be resold to raise some cash for the program.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
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Bikes: 1986 Alan Record Carbonio, 1985 Vitus Plus Carbone 7, 1984 Peugeot PSV, 1972 Line Seeker, 1986(est.) Medici Aerodynamic (Project), 1985(est.) Peugeot PY10FC
I just noticed the size....... I can only ride up to 56cm and smaller.
It will be quite big for me with it being a 60cm ST size.
It looks like a nice package with some nice Mavic components still remaining on the bike, especially the Starfish style crankset, which would have gone well with the Mavic SSC components I presently yave and could yave combined with them, f only the bike was a 56cm.......
Maybe another C&V CF bike collector in the forum might fit the bike better......
They better look into this bike quick as TVTs are starting to get quite rare in good condition.
Price is in the ball park, if the bike is in very good condition l, frame-wise, especially with the Mavic crank and hubs and what could be a Mavic SSC seatpost.
Decals for the frame would be easy enough to find, as I repeatedly see them as eBay.
Thank you MiloFrance for giving me/the forum a heads up on this TVT!
I do hope it finds a good home soon!
I guess I have to wait a bit more for the right size TVT to come up.....
It will be quite big for me with it being a 60cm ST size.

It looks like a nice package with some nice Mavic components still remaining on the bike, especially the Starfish style crankset, which would have gone well with the Mavic SSC components I presently yave and could yave combined with them, f only the bike was a 56cm.......
Maybe another C&V CF bike collector in the forum might fit the bike better......
They better look into this bike quick as TVTs are starting to get quite rare in good condition.
Price is in the ball park, if the bike is in very good condition l, frame-wise, especially with the Mavic crank and hubs and what could be a Mavic SSC seatpost.
Decals for the frame would be easy enough to find, as I repeatedly see them as eBay.
Thank you MiloFrance for giving me/the forum a heads up on this TVT!
I guess I have to wait a bit more for the right size TVT to come up.....
Last edited by Chombi; 12-20-16 at 10:22 PM.
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I have to say, I'm tempted myself. I could happily ride a 60 although the biggest I have is a 59 and the smallest a 56.With the exception of the matching pedals and post, I have a use for the rest of the components too. Tough one at this time of year with near all my clients late paying! Anyway if anyone wants it as frame fork HS, BB and the above mentioned, We can probably do something good!
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French Carbon?
There is one of these that has been stuck on our local Craigslist for quite some time.
Peugeot Fibre de Carbone - reduced from $750 - $700 (Eugene)
I've got too many bike projects. But, currently getting prepared to build up a quite a bit older bonded carbon frame (made in the USA).
There is one of these that has been stuck on our local Craigslist for quite some time.

Peugeot Fibre de Carbone - reduced from $750 - $700 (Eugene)

I've got too many bike projects. But, currently getting prepared to build up a quite a bit older bonded carbon frame (made in the USA).
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Done. €290 and it's mine. Happy to keep it as a rather pink classic in my collection, although it's not really my bag. If anyone wants the frame, HS and other matching parts, things can be arranged, PM me! If the OH says I'm at N+2, the parts will be kept and the frame will carry on to the next owner via the usual channels.
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There has been a LeMond TVT92 Carbone bike on my local CL for over a year now. Its been for sale by a couple different sellers.
My size too for $400! Cool look for sure.
Greg Lemond TVT92 Carbone road
My size too for $400! Cool look for sure.
Greg Lemond TVT92 Carbone road
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Bikes: 1986 Alan Record Carbonio, 1985 Vitus Plus Carbone 7, 1984 Peugeot PSV, 1972 Line Seeker, 1986(est.) Medici Aerodynamic (Project), 1985(est.) Peugeot PY10FC
That's a PY10FC, Peugeot's pro team bike from 83 to just before 85.
Supposedly, exactly the same as what the pros rode in the circuit, including the TDF.
Only difference I heard about is they pinned the Bottom bracket shell to the seat and down tubes for more joint reliability.
I have one (thanks to forum member, "jyl".).
It literally rides like a dream! Fast but very very quiet.
Very hard to find in good condition in the US as I think theyonly imported something like 200 of them into the country, through those years.
Many think it's just a re-branded Vitus Carbone 3, but the frame was designed by Peugeot with larger diameter CF tubes with proprietary CF lay up pattern to produce a stiffer frame. The glue joint details are also a bit different from what Vitus have on their bikes.
Supposedly, exactly the same as what the pros rode in the circuit, including the TDF.
Only difference I heard about is they pinned the Bottom bracket shell to the seat and down tubes for more joint reliability.
I have one (thanks to forum member, "jyl".).
It literally rides like a dream! Fast but very very quiet.
Very hard to find in good condition in the US as I think theyonly imported something like 200 of them into the country, through those years.
Many think it's just a re-branded Vitus Carbone 3, but the frame was designed by Peugeot with larger diameter CF tubes with proprietary CF lay up pattern to produce a stiffer frame. The glue joint details are also a bit different from what Vitus have on their bikes.
Last edited by Chombi; 12-21-16 at 09:02 PM.
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There has been a LeMond TVT92 Carbone bike on my local CL for over a year now. Its been for sale by a couple different sellers.
My size too for $400! Cool look for sure.
Greg Lemond TVT92 Carbone road
My size too for $400! Cool look for sure.
Greg Lemond TVT92 Carbone road
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It's come home! (OH doesn't know) Anyone interested, PM me. If you only want the HS BB and matching parts, I'll do you a deal 
More detailed pics to follow.

More detailed pics to follow.
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Does anyone know how bendy these High Modulus TVT 92s are? There is one going for 500USD converted to a time trial bike. It has no brakes nor front derailleur but in nice bright yellow and carbon top tube. The crank is hollow tech. I hear the front derailleur needs a non standard size clamp.

It does not look yellow but it is

My favourite colour

It does not look yellow but it is

My favourite colour







