Originally Posted by
1simplexnut
Bertin Noir 1978
that reminds me of my first road bike- a black C-37. The red panel started failing and I replaced it with a black as shown here. Sold it off as a frame set and bought a bike sized better for racing. I was tall and young, I still don't fit a 59 cm bike.
I did find a 56cm C-37 from the same batch my first bike was. Top tube is a bit longer than I would like at 56, but a very close return to the past. I have been looking for red half hoods... originals that come up are in sad shape, I did find reproductions but they are 30% of the price I bought the used whole bike for. Ouch.