First Frenchie, and not a PX10!

[Fifthgrace]

Ah mes amis! After a lifetime of love for Italian and English bikes, I have finally allowed my thoughts to wander across La Manche. Is this a long term affair or just a dalliance?

 

[avalonian]

Très beau effectivement

 

[Fifthgrace]

Trying to work out the date for this repainted frame: The saddle (original) "Norex 38" first appeared in catalogues in 1958, so post that date and the grease/oil nipple for the BB (originally made of brass, now replaced) would suggest early to mid 1960s (were they around later too?). However previous owner said that the bike featured Lejeune and not Sauvage-Lejeune decals, which according to other online sources would suggest post '68 when Lejeune made the switch after their takeover of Sauvage. The lugs are Nervex 110 Legere, but can't get an intro date for them on the web. Rear drop-outs are stamped '67'- do they correspond to 1967?? Original wheel rims are Mavic Championat du Monde and the gold Mavic decals are diamonds (not rectangles) with additional surrounding text (picture)-has anyone dated MAVIC decals? Hubs are re-spoked Campagnolo Nuovo Record. Rest of spec is later additions. Your thoughts/ help appreciated!