Rene Andre is one of the lesser known French constructeurs but many Parisien cyclists rate him as one of the best. He was a builder in Paris, and used to braze for Cycles CNC. This bike has been restored and recently for sale on Ebay(I don't usually post other peoples auctions, but this bike is … Continue reading Rene Andre Porteur
Barn fresh Rochet bicycle on Ebay
Funny listing on French Ebay, an later Rochet bicycle that was recently located in a barn.the description translates to "Found in a barn - Sold in its own juice."a link to the bike on Ebay is here-
A very tall Nicola Barra frameset
I could I be 6 inches or so taller! this frameset was found on Ebay and it is a 65cm frame. The lateral stays were added to combat frameflex due to the size. I figure the bicycle sometime in the 1940s?? That is a lot of aluminum. Looks like something my friend Yann could ride, … Continue reading A very tall Nicola Barra frameset
A very nice Rene Herse Randoneur bicycle
I am not really want to write about other people's auctions on ebay but this Rene Herse is something special. Not only is it a beautiful bicycle, compete with all the Rene Herse propritary components(stem, cranks,bottom bracket, brakes, front derailleur, rack, and other bits) but the bicycle fetched over a whooping $8600! That's a lot … Continue reading A very nice Rene Herse Randoneur bicycle