by Dominic | May 17, 2018 | Vintage Bikes, Vintage French Bikes
The Rider Jacques Anquetil is France’s greatest cyclist, five times winner of the Tour and winner of 8 tours in total. For 19 years, he dominated his sport with his graceful riding style, and was considered a very intelligent and articulate rider. His era was the...
by Dominic | Nov 7, 2017 | Bike Histories, Other Vintage Bikes, Vintage Bikes
The Cool Europeans Imagine walking into a bike shop in an American town in the 1970’s. For the average Joe, there wouldn’t have been much choice if he wanted a road bike made in the USA. The US bike market at that time was dominated by that behemoth...
by Dominic | Oct 15, 2017 | Vintage Bikes
Ferry and Bike Imagine being able to cycle from London to Paris on a dedicated bike trail. It sounds amazing, but it’s not yet a reality. Riding The Avenue Verte, as its called, may not offer a compete route for cyclists yet, but is a great trail for...
by Dominic | Sep 27, 2017 | Vintage Bikes, Vintage French Bikes
The Mercier Can I call it rose coloured? I think this bike is more of a purple rose, which is quite unusual and distinctive. I do really like this colour of frame that came from the Mercier workshop, this one being from 1981. It has a French threaded bottom bracket...
by Dominic | Aug 16, 2017 | Vintage Bikes, Vintage French Bikes
Dimensions and Condition 1982 Motobecane C5 road bike, top of the range of the Motobecane catalogue that year, 61cm frame size from centre to top, 59.5cm top tube, 14 speed 7 x 2, full Reynolds 531 tubing frame and forks. Huret dropouts, braze on cable guides and...
