by velocollective | Apr 30, 2017 | Vintage French Bikes
The Mystery Bike It was in a shoddy state. Unridden for a long time, I’d guess for more than twenty years. The tyres were flat, the rear derailleur was locked up with thick dirt; the chain was off; the Stronglight headset was rusty and so loose...
by velocollective | Apr 27, 2017 | Repair Tips
Repairing a Vintage Huret Rear Derailleur: Spring Tension Repairing a vintage Huret rear derailleur, I have to admit, wasn’t a job I was sure of. I really believed that this 1978 Huret Eco rear derailleur was broken, after taking it off an...
by velocollective | Apr 21, 2017 | Repair Tips, Vintage French Bike Parts
in I’d consider myself a purist when it comes to restoring vintage bikes. I don’t really like seeing good quality bikes, close to their original build, being stripped into fixies or reassembled into some custom street bikes. I’m not saying...
by velocollective | Apr 13, 2017 | Repair Tips, Vintage French Bikes
The 26mm Issue Vintage French seatpost sizes..or simply called “why didn’t they just make one bloody size of seatpost?” Yes, beware the French bike, for there are a surprising number of difficulties that can easily stand in your...
by velocollective | Apr 6, 2017 | Vintage French Bikes
Where Did All the Decals Go? This is the first thing I always think when I see bike removed of its branding. Do they just fall off in time? Do people take them off to protect their bikes from being stolen? Do they just somehow slip off in the rain, or while...
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