my 1930 race bike

[24pouces]

Some pictures of the bike I rode in Paris when I was a student, in the beginning of 90ies.
I found the bike in a cellar where I lived. I didn't have enough money, but I cleaned the frame and tried to have a bike which could be riden without problem.
It was very light for such an old bike. One day, I met an old woman who knew the person who has welded it and could gave me an idea of the age of the frame.

I still have it. So, why not restore it… But actually, it cocan be riden

 

[Mike]

That's awesome. Presumably the gears are a relatively recent addition?

 

[24pouces]

Yes
I put items for riding the frame. Because I had to climb, I prefer to put a derailleur on it. It's a neo-retro bike

But I don't know if I restore it strictly as it was in 1930 (the rear derailleur appears around 1935) or If I built a neo-retro

 

[fingers]

Bikes are amazing

Good work!

 

[24pouces]

on the head badge, is written : "le petit qui n'a pas peur des gros"
in translation : Small who isn't afraid by the bigs
A funny philosophy

 

[seaneee]

Those Ideale saddle clamps are amazing.

Was it originally a single speed or three speed. Would be great to see a simplex JUY shifter on it it and some old South of France bars.

Great bike.

 

[Old Ned]

Looks terrific for its age. Shows there's nothing new in frame design with the 'fastback' seat stays which were supposedly 'new' in the 60's! Beautifully brazed joints.

I had a couple of those Ideal saddle clips but, stupidly, let them go. You can get perfect adjustment with them. Mine also had a couple of slots for a strap to hold a spare tubular etc.

 

[legend]

Please can I have a larger picture of the headtube figure?
Very nice, very, very nice!

 

[TW85]

lovely. Never, ever sell it

high five on the CLB's too!

 

[rogerzilla]

That is the head badge to end all head badges.

Slaaaaaaaaaaaack angles.

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