Both bikes look fabulous: where did you get them? They look like French Market finds! I also like the "light-touch" restoration - very sympathetic and nice that you're getting them out on the road so quickly - most impressed. @absurdbird - The Patent apps came from Disraeli Gears. (had a quick look on ClassicRendezvous Simplex page but it didn't show up much). There are also some nice photos showing another variant on Velobase Do they work well? is it 4 or 5 speed?
Both bikes look fabulous: where did you get them? They look like French Market finds!
I also like the "light-touch" restoration - very sympathetic and nice that you're getting them out on the road so quickly - most impressed.
@absurdbird - The Patent apps came from Disraeli Gears. (had a quick look on ClassicRendezvous Simplex page but it didn't show up much).
There are also some nice photos showing another variant on Velobase
Do they work well? is it 4 or 5 speed?
My dad got them off on of his customers in France (Good spot!)
Both bikes run 1x4 speeds.
The Type Olympique is back on the road after fitting new 700B tyres, a new chain and sorting out the leather saddle.
The Captivante is waiting for its new 650B tyres, chain and leather saddle treatment...
Unfortunately, both bikes are too small for me (I ride 56cm and these, although 55cm TT, feel like 54cm bike) and I will have to sell them.
No idea on pricing or best place to sell... Any advice welcome!
Thanks for the Disraeli Gears website link.
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My dad got them off on of his customers in France (Good spot!)
Both bikes run 1x4 speeds.
The Type Olympique is back on the road after fitting new 700B tyres, a new chain and sorting out the leather saddle.
The Captivante is waiting for its new 650B tyres, chain and leather saddle treatment...
Unfortunately, both bikes are too small for me (I ride 56cm and these, although 55cm TT, feel like 54cm bike) and I will have to sell them.
No idea on pricing or best place to sell... Any advice welcome!
Thanks for the Disraeli Gears website link.