This is another bike from Fred Delong’s collection. He was a technical editor (and “Question Man” at Bicycling Magazine in the 1970s along with Dick Swann) and even had a book published on bicycles and cycling- Fred Delong book of Bicycling. This JB Louvet has seen many miles and numerous trips to Europe and beyond. It is currently owned by a mechanic here at Via Bicycle, these photographs are the way we received the bike.
JB Louvet started the company in 1903, and I have not been able to find when the company closed, but in 1937, Dilecta acquired JB Louvet, but it appears Louvet still labeled their own bikes as this bike appears to be from the early 1960s. Louvet had sponsored many decades of cycling teams and most notably had Henri Pélissier.
Bicycles and motocycles.
TA Criterium headset
Huret dropouts with Huret Luxe super touring rear derailleur.
Via Bicycle 
Such a cool bike! Is it going to be put back into riding condition, or restored?
Cheers,
Chris
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