René Herse

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Frame:
Reynolds 531, internal cabling, original paint

Handlebars and Stem:
René Herse stem, Philippe Professional, shellaced tape.

Front wheel:
Atom hub, unmarked rim

Rear wheel:
Ditto

Crankset and Bottom bracket:
René Herse crankset

Saddle and Seat Post:
Idéale 80 saddle

Cog/Gearing et cetera:
Huret Luxe derailleurs, René Herse mudguards + rollers, Weinmann Vainqueur brakes

Notes:

Year: 1969

This is my first French bike since buying a Peugeot PX-10 back in the bike-boom era. The little details that characterize a Herse are really charming. Its reputation as being a smooth ride is justified too.

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Awesome! That stem sure

Submitted by Carabo on 05/03/2008.

Awesome! That stem sure looks like some clever engineering, close up maybe? :)

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Thanks for the compliment.

Submitted by gridplan on 05/03/2008.

Thanks for the compliment. :) I just added a picture of the stem.

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CREAME

Submitted by LECHERO 531 on 05/03/2008.

BEAUTIFUL RIDE, I WANT SOMTHING LIKE THIS

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Thanks very much. You may

Submitted by gridplan on 05/03/2008.

Thanks very much. You may know this, but the brand has recently been resurrected (http://www.renehersebicycles.com/). So ones like this are once again in production.

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Awesome! That stem sure

Thanks for the compliment.

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