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Trying to deduce what kind of Frame I have - La Mour?

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Old 02-25-12, 03:57 PM
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Trying to deduce what kind of Frame I have - La Mour?

Hello Bike Forum Members,

Years ago I bought a fixed gear off a co-worker, who himself bought it off his friend that moved away. I am looking to part ways with it soon, at 31 the knees and back are crying out for a simpler ride, and now that I've acquired that simpler ride, I'd like to get this guy to a new home. The only problem is I have no idea where to start, between the sands of time and buying it 3rd hand, not even the original owner can recall the model specs.

I've tried to find some info on the model online to no avail, I was wondering if anyone here has any idea. It is a 53cm La Mour (Le' Mour?) from a French bike builder out of Portland. I've put my best googling to work and came up with nothing. Any info would be appreciated. If there is another place I should have posted this, apologies.

Hello Bike Forum Members,

Years ago I bought a fixed gear off a co-worker, who himself bought it off his friend that moved away. I am looking to part ways with it soon, at 31 the knees and back are crying out for a simpler ride, and now that I've acquired that simpler ride, I'd like to get this guy to a new home. The only problem is I have no idea where to start, between the sands of time and buying it 3rd hand, not even the original owner can recall the model specs.

I've tried to find some info on the model online to no avail, I was wondering if anyone here has any idea. It is a 53cm La Mour (Le' Mour?) from a French bike builder out of Portland. I've put my best googling to work and came up with nothing. Any info would be appreciated. If there is another place I should have posted this, apologies.





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Old 02-25-12, 04:17 PM
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How the hell did you even ride this thing?
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If you can't find any answers, you can ask over at PDXFixed.
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Is it me or does that bike look like it belongs in a Dali painting?


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Originally Posted by MincedFeet
How the hell did you even ride this thing?

It's more comfortable then it looks... until you ride something else and realize how uncomfortable you were.

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If you can't find any answers, you can ask over at PDXFixed.
Thanks, I've never really spent much time on the web in regards to biking sites. I appreciate any guidance.

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Is it me or does that bike look like it belongs in a Dali painting?
I kind of liked the S curve, but finding a seat post for it was not easy.
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That bike looks awesome!! I would lower that seat post and ride the **** out of that.
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I'll take it.
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Old 02-26-12, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Philasteve
That bike looks awesome!! I would lower that seat post and ride the **** out of that.
That was my main issue with it. I had to raise the seat up that high to ride it, which looked ridiculous. The perils of second hand purchases with little foresight.
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You could have chopped it. I hope it at least remotely fit at that height.
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I think the OP says that if he goes cut the seatpost down: the frame will be too small for him.

I dont think anyone here knows what you are riding, but it is one of a kind! I like it.
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