I don't particularly like French bikes but I came across one and I bought it for the parts. I could not bear to throw the frame in the trash even though it has a poor repair. It is a Mercier Formule 1 from ~1980. The more I looked at it the more it grew on me. It has all oval tubing along with an oval seat post, aero levers, etc, etc. One day I may get around to restore but for now it is hanging in the basement. (The photo is not mine but the shape and color are correct)
