by velocollective | Sep 27, 2017 | Vintage Bikes, Vintage French Bikes
The Mercier Can I call it rose coloured? I think this bike is more of a purple rose, which is quite unusual and distinctive. I do really like this colour of frame that came from the Mercier workshop, this one being from 1981. It has a French threaded bottom...
by velocollective | Sep 23, 2017 | Vintage Bikes, Vintage French Bikes
Who was Bernard Dangre? I must admit, I always thought Bernard Dangre was a professional rider. I imagined he was another of those French cyclists, tough and gnarly, who turned to making bikes after a career on the road. Well, that was wrong! Dangre was...
by velocollective | Aug 15, 2017 | Vintage Bike Parts, Vintage French Bike Parts
Stronglight 93, 49D, 104, 105 Cranksets I’d prefer a drilled Stronglight 105 crankset on my bike to Campagnolo Super Record, though many would disagree with me. The great imitators of the day, Shimano, also made a very desirable crankset, the lovely 600...
by velocollective | Jun 6, 2017 | Repair Tips
French Bottom Bracket – Service I’ve uploaded another repair video to youtube titled: French bottom bracket service video. I hope this is useful and can provide some easy visual steps to how best service your vintage bottom bracket. French bottom...
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