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08-17-13, 07:07 PM
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Well, after seeing all the beautiful restorations, I'm a bit embarassed to post my single speed conversion of this early 1970s Mercier Model 100 (Rally Sport). When I got it nearly four years ago, it was a total basket case with badly bent chainrings, unusable wheels and broken derailleurs. Initially, I simply replaced the wheels with an old set of 700c tubulars and fashioned a single freewheel from and old Suntour Winner body, some spacers and a cog. Recently, I decided to do a better job, and picked up a 27" wheelset with a rear flip flop track hub and a single speed freewheel. The tires are Panaracer Pasela TG 27 x 1-1/4 gumwalls that look much like the originals. The only non-original parts are the seatpost and saddle. The pedals are authentic NOS Lyotard Model 36F that are identical replacements for the originals that were badly damaged. Also, I added the Pletscher rack that is period correct.
08-17-13, 08:18 PM
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Welcome, a decent trio. I like the flat bar one, lots of potential with the frame.
08-18-13, 05:12 AM
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Currently (re)building the Trophée. Finally collected a very nice Dura Ace EX 7200 group. Will make an 'explosive-view' poster of the bike's components. To be continued.
08-24-13, 08:53 AM
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Untitled by Shiver_Image, on Flickr
Untitled by Shiver_Image, on Flickr
Campagnolo & Shimano by Shiver_Image, on Flickr
1977 Le Jeune Commuter by Shiver_Image, on Flickr
Evolution of my LeJeune by Shiver_Image, on Flickr
08-24-13, 07:41 PM
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A current pic of my Pug. Those bikes^^^^ are amazing.
08-25-13, 02:58 PM
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08-25-13, 03:00 PM
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What??? Only 2 wheels?
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08-27-13, 06:48 AM
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PEUGEOT PSN 10/E 1977
08-27-13, 06:57 AM
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Two olds LA PERLE......on the left, the 1952 model of a friend, and on the right, my 1963 model.....
08-27-13, 09:09 AM
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wow, looks great! more pictures of the 1952 model please!
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08-27-13, 09:51 AM
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It is not mine, on this picture , my friend ron the "eroïca" with him.....yesterday, the cranksets was changed for our little run .
This LA PERLE 1951-1952 with the "LAM" brakes, is quite the same of H.KOBLET 's bike.....
This LA PERLE 1951-1952 with the "LAM" brakes, is quite the same of H.KOBLET 's bike.....
08-27-13, 12:11 PM
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both bicycles look wonderful. i love the Coloral bottle on the 1952. thank you!
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08-28-13, 06:47 AM
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Well, I can post some picts of mine , during his renoval......first, The "Oscar Egg" 's lug and fork....
08-28-13, 06:50 AM
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Second, the "Stronglight 49 D" crankset.....
08-28-13, 06:54 AM
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Third, the "Simplex raid export" rear derailleur.....one of the rare good all metal derailleur made by Simplex....
08-28-13, 06:56 AM
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The "LAM Course " front brake of the 1952 model.....
08-28-13, 07:04 AM
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And a remarkably beautiful another friend's LA PERLE during the exhibition for "cent ans de Tour de France"
08-28-13, 02:03 PM
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The rear brake "LAM" on the 1952 model
08-28-13, 06:55 PM
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Lovely, Papik. Simply wonderful
08-29-13, 07:16 AM
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Peugeot TH8 tandem. The seller said their in-laws brought it with them when they moved from England. Dated 1980. It doesn't have much wear, just a lot of years of dirt accumulation. Both derailleurs were broken, so I replaced them with a Sun Tour set that I had in the parts bin. I replaced the cables and trued the back wheel, so we could take it for a quick test ride.