Posted by concoursdelegance on November 13, 2013 · 2 Comments
After a long quest, my Louis Pitard is finally here. Some components have been changed through the years (wheels, front light), others are in a too bad shape to be conserved (saddle) … tu put it in a nutschell, a good restoration has to be done. Unfortunately, the frame has head tube lugs that may … Continue reading →
Filed under French Bicycles · Tagged with Anjou Velo Vintage, Christophe, constructeur, cycling, Durax, Golden Age, Le Chat, Le Cyclo, Louis Pitard, M.A.F.A.C., MAFAC, Mavic Inal, Maxi Car, Normandy, randonneur, randonneuse, Selle Idéale, touring bike
Posted by concoursdelegance on August 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Beauty is the sole ambition, the exclusive goal of Taste. Charles Baudelaire In a certain way, French builders dedicated their lives to achieve this ambition; flawless lines, subtle harmony and perfect geometry were all what came with the packaging. Their bikes were designed to match each and every expectations buyers could have had before stepping in the … Continue reading →
Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged with Alex Singer, Bailleul, Camille Daudon, Emeriau, Hurtu, Jo Routens, Longoni, Louis Pitard, Maury, Nicola Barra, Paul Charrel, R. Andre, Rene Herse, Schultz, Uldry