On my day off I framed a couple pages from the Rene Herse catalog. They were 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" loose pages that were put into an envelope with Lyli Herse's picture on it. The art work is Daniel Rebour technical drawings. (sorry for the inferior picture, it was taken with my phone).
Daniel Rebour drawings
Here are two sheets of Daniel Rebour drawing that I acquired this spring. I have always loved his drawings and finally bought the drawings for myself, this is after I bought a sheet for my boss a couple years ago. He did drawings for most of the French manufacturers including Rene Herse, Alex Singer, Simplex, … Continue reading Daniel Rebour drawings
more swap meet pictures, again
Here is a nice selection of bicycles seen recently at various swap meets around the country.First is a late 1940s-early 1950s Rene Herse bicycle.With Herse proprietary brakes, cranks, stem, Bottom Bracket, Racks and other modifications.A restored Umbreto Dei track bike.Super Clean early 1970s Schwinn Paramount. it looks like it was never ridden.The pink one is … Continue reading more swap meet pictures, again
Frexel inverse Brake levers
I love city bikes. I don't understand people that ride bikes in the city without fenders and chainguards, and dare I say. . . upright riding position!!The search for brake levers for the upright riding position leaves the rider looking either at current stock(modern plastic/aluminum Mtn. bike levers) or older brake levers. Most brake levers … Continue reading Frexel inverse Brake levers
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