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Yes, I was shocked it went for that much. I didn't think Paris bikes were that popular. It was a very original example though.

Did anyone here get the Paris? Would have been far too much for me even if I had the room for another bike.

Great! I hope you get it. Alvin Smith the Rensch/Paris Marque Enthusiast is very helpful. He was able to date my tandem for me (summer 1949).

Has anyone seen this? It looks like a Paris Cycles Tour De France in original condition. It deserves to be saved from being stripped down for its parts. Unfortunately I have only just bought a Paris Tandem and my there is no way my wife will put up with another bike yet!

Ooh filet brazed Hobbs. I would have definitely have bought it if I hadn't just bought a Paris Tandem. That's a good price for a nice frame!

You should definitely complete your Tour de France. You should post some pictures. These Paris bikes are beautifully made. There is more information available for the Tour de France than the tandems unfortunately for me.

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I picked up this Paris Cycles tandem today. Looking forward to building it up. I don't know how to date it yet but will be between around 1942 and 1955.

That is a lovely bike. You have done a great job with it. I'll keep an eye out for you at Eroica Britannia this weekend.

Thanks @clubman. I have searched all the Fiamme decals I can find on Google and haven't found one showing a gold eagle. Mind you that doesn't prove anything! Only having part of the label doesn't help unfortunately.

I did ride it last year but not with those tyres/wheels. I'm sure I read that the routes have been altered this year after complaints last year. I hope so as my other Hobbs will have similar wheels albeit with slightly wider tyres, if I manage to finish it in time.

That looks a lovely bike! Beautiful condition. I am in the process of rebuilding a 1947 Hobbs of Barbican Superbe for Eroica Britannia this year but it may not be finished in time. If it isn't ready then I'll be riding my Hobbs of Barbican Raceweight as below. I will be very jealous of all your gears!

I'm trying to identify a sprint rim I got as part of a job lot. There is nothing imprinted on the rim, just a partial rim sticker. Anyone recognise the decal?

A few weeks ago I bought a job lot of alloy Fiamme, Mavic and other sprint rims. I now have lots of cleaning to do. The best Fiamme rims I will use for the Hobbs Superbe. Most of the others appear to be 40H rears.

I have finally fitted new tubs to the Fiamme/Airlite wheel combination I bought, but because they are track rims I have replaced the existing wheels on my 1948 Hobbs of Barbican Raceweight. The previous rims were 26 x 1 1/4 Weinmanns with Normandy Hubs. They looked nice but weren't really old enough. Plus I was struggling to find tyres that I liked.

I think the new wheels look great on the Raceweight. I have saved a lot of weight by switching (approximately 800g including leaving off the additional freewheel!). I think the bike looks better too!

There is also Ellis Briggs although I haven't used them. I'm doing similar research to you.

The problem with having the lining done elsewhere is that it would either be on top of the final lacquer coat and at risk of getting worn or damaged, or you would need to get lining and lacquering done by the second supplier which would be extra cost.

Ahh, the pictures were there earlier in the week! Not sure what has happened.

Hi @Walbrook. That is interesting and would certainly make sense. Lights in those days were very dull anyway so I can understand why they would want to have the light closer to the kerb.

A 1938 Hobbs Continental Superbe sounds like a great find. Yes you should definitely start a CP thread as there are plenty of people here that are interested in vintage bikes. What are you hoping to put on it parts wise?

That is a very lustworthy frame indeed. Very high quality. Now you have the "fun" of trying to find all the right components to do it justice!

That is a lovely frame! The lugs are beautiful. It looks good in black and gold too.

Will you repaint it?

Any photos?

You seem to have cornered the market in Champion du Monde derailleurs! :o)