For sale 1950's French Rochet 650b f/f damaged 55cm
03-18-17, 03:20 PM
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For sale 1950's French Rochet 650b f/f damaged 55cm
Checking if any interest in an old 1950's Rochet 650b that appears to have some crumpling in top and bottom tubes. To small for me to take on restoration project, needs realignment with a Park HTS-1.
Seat tube is 21.5 ctc 55cm and top tube 22 ctc 56cm. $250 plus actual shipping cost via bike flights (probably $40-60 range)
Seat tube is 21.5 ctc 55cm and top tube 22 ctc 56cm. $250 plus actual shipping cost via bike flights (probably $40-60 range)
03-18-17, 04:34 PM
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Old style Simplex derailleur hanger, top tube shifter boss, box lining, pretty lugs, hand-painted downtube logo! That's a beauty. I'll take one in a 59 or 60 please.
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03-18-17, 05:58 PM
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If she were only larger it would be a keeper. I've been tempted to just keep as a wall hanger.
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It is a beauty; I don't see the crumpling though.
03-20-17, 08:28 PM
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Lovely. I hate that I've got the Cyclo drivetrain pining for that bike in my stash. 
03-21-17, 04:07 AM
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Although, gold stronglights would look very nice on the green Singer.
03-21-17, 07:36 AM
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Such a pretty paint job, and in good shape, too!
It would be cool if there was a way to repair the frame without ruining the paint.
It would be cool if there was a way to repair the frame without ruining the paint.
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Park head tube straightener Model HTS-1 vintage Road/ Mountain Bike mtb RARE! | eBay
Park head tube straightener Model HTS-1 vintage Road Mountain Bike mtb RARE! | eBay
(Not recommended for Carbon Fiber frames)
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Vonruden, I contacted you when you first put this beautiful frame on CL. I dearly hope someone will take on the effort to straighten the frame. It certainly deserves it.
And without meaning to be obnoxious, after looking at your Instagram photos, that bright green, gorgeous Alex Singer will only feel complete with a gold crankset and gold hubs. I say go for it. That's quite a collection you've got.
And without meaning to be obnoxious, after looking at your Instagram photos, that bright green, gorgeous Alex Singer will only feel complete with a gold crankset and gold hubs. I say go for it. That's quite a collection you've got.
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