For Sale: 50's French Fixed/Single speed Complete bike perfect for the Tweed Ride

As the title says.
French circa 1950's complete build.(maker unknown) but some very nice details lugwork pump peg etc and is very light.

Seat tube ctc 55.5cm top tube ctc 57cm
Stronglight Competition Cranks (rare but they make the bike) with Stronglight cottered BB Lyotard Pedals/Christophe Clips.
Atom rear hub Fixed/Single speed or geared on old logo Mavic tub rim
Mailard front hub on Mavic old logo tub rim
Brooks Saddle
Mafac Racer brakes front/rear with matching levers.
Phillipe quil stem with maes or similar period bars.
Bluemells Club special mudguards

Give the bike a service/clean change the wheels and you have a very nice period bike.

Looking for ((((((((((((ON HOLD))))))))))))))

Photos can be seen here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55283420@N07/sets/72157626105512692/

that is freakin nice

that is freakin nice

Thanks. It looks better in the flesh so to speak.

i would be all over that if it fit. niice.

actually the tt does fit... hmmm, where you based JD?

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heh. that is pretty cool. would be tempted if i wasn't mid-build...

actually the tt does fit... hmmm, where you based JD?

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Come on! You know where i am! Can put it in the van and meet you on the M1.

pretty awesome!

pretty awesome!
Are you looking to buy JDs bits? Or just letting him know its awesome?

Mega!

Are you looking to buy JDs bits?

My bits aren't for sale thanks! But the bike is! Cheers

Gosh. That's nice. Good price, too.

i want that chaaaaaainring (if you split).

Can't believe this isn't sold.... very smart.

i want that chaaaaaainring (if you split).

You will have to get in the queue. I have people wanting the cranks/bb etc.

Sweet bike J.

if this doesn't go by the end of today I am going to buy it. so I suggest anyone faffing around going 'ooh I dunno maybe he'll take the price down a bit' GETS IN THERE NOW because GOD knows I don't need this bike but I REFUSE to post on a messageboard a period bike this nice is being sold this cheap but still gets split up.

I REFUSE, SIR.

if only it were smaller :-(

Hi there, You have a PM and I hope I will be the lucky new owner. I have been thinking about this one since last night.

OK let me know if Geoffrey doesn't come through and I'll have it. Safety safe.